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For fans of the Colombian League, the upcoming match between Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldaspromises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams are fighting hard to start the season in the best possible way and to surpass last year’s results. On the one hand, Once Caldas wants its first victory of the year, and on the other hand, Deportivo Cali will play its first game of the year.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best information about both team’s latest results and the possible starting lineups of each of them. Who will emerge victorious? Read our picks and predictions below to find out.
Be sure to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Deportivo Cali vs Once Caldas Categoria Primera A Matchday 3 Game on February 5, 2023
- Where: Deportivo Cali Stadium, Palmira, Colombia
- When: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 3:15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Deportivo Cali (+145) / Tie (+210) / Once Caldas (+175)
- Asian Handicap by UnibetDeportivo Cali (AH -0.5, +165) / Once Caldas (AH +0.5, -200)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGMOver (+130) / Under (-185)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes ( +100) / No (-140)
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Deportivo Cali Preview
Deportivo Cali has not managed to play any match corresponding to the new season, as the first two matchdays were postponed. However, they are coming off a 2022 in which it competed in both the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
In fact, the team only made it as far as the first group round of the Copa Libertadores, finishing in third place, which allowed them to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana. In the latter, it managed to reach the round of 16, where it lost to the Peruvian team Melgar.
Deportivo Cali will be looking to improve on last year’s results and start the season scoring goals along its best players such as Vasquez, Acosta and Parra.
Possible Deportivo Cali lineup (4-3-3): Johan Wallens; Aldair Gutiérrez, Germán Mera, Juan José Mina, Juan Esteban Franco; Edgard Camargo, Kevin Velasco, Yimmi Congo; John Vásquez, Oscar Segura, Adrián Parra.
Once Caldas Preview
Once Caldas has played two games so far in the Colombian League, drawing one and losing one. Undoubtedly it is not the best start, which has generated many difficulties at an emotional level, but the team is now looking to take advantage of the fact that it has more playing time to overcome Deportivo Cali.
In fact, since October 2022, before the end of the Colombian League, this team has not been able to attain a win. The first two matches it has played were against Atlético Nacional on January 26, which resulted in a 1-0 win for the Paisas, and against Deportes Tolima, which ended 1-1.
This last match was important for the team because its star striker, Dayro Moreno, scored his 100th goal for the team at home. No doubt this gives them a good incentive to want to win against Deportivo Cali.
Possible lineup Once Caldas (4-3-3): Gerardo Ortiz; Fainer Torijano, Felipe Correa, Santiago Jiménez, Alejandro Artunduaga; Juan Rodríguez, Sherman Cárdenas, Luis Pérez; Dayro Moreno, David Lemos, Jorge Méndez.
JefeBet Prediction
It is no surprise to anyone that Once Caldas started the season with the wrong foot, and that the team has also struggled to raise its level to satisfy their fans and meet their own expectations. Meanwhile, Deportivo Cali is more rested and has had time to analyze its opponent, and for this reason, we believe it will win this match.
Prediction: Deportivo Cali wins 1-0.
