Live Coverage: Deportivo Cali vs. Santa Fe in Liga BetPlay Dimayor
Deportivo Cali hosts Santa Fe in Palmira this Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. The game is part of matchday 12 in Liga BetPlay Dimayor 2026-I.
Both teams need a win to climb the standings. Santa Fe sits 14th with 11 points, while Cali is 10th with 15.
Form and stakes
Cali arrives buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Cúcuta Deportivo. Avilés Hurtado scored both goals in Rafael Dudamel’s second debut as coach.
Santa Fe faces a tougher situation. The squad lists Ewil Murillo, Franco Fagúndez, and Alexis Zapata in the medical department.
Points are crucial now. The Copa Libertadores begins next month, which will complicate fixture congestion for some teams.
Match conditions and officials
The match is in Palmira, Valle del Cauca. The sky is cloudy, with a temperature near 19°C.
Humidity is around 82 percent. Rain chances are low at about 20 percent.
The referee appointed is Jairo Mayorga from Tolima. Assistants are John León and Mario Tarache.
Luis Picón will operate VAR from Antioquia.
Probable lineups and tactics
Rafael Dudamel set a 5-2-3 for Deportivo Cali. The projected XI includes Pedro Gallese in goal.
- Defenders: Luis Manuel Orejuela, José Caldera, Felipe Aguilar, Fernando Álvarez, Andrés Correa.
- Midfielders: Ronaldo Pájaro, Matías Orozco.
- Forwards: Johan Martínez, Juan Dinneno, Avilés Hurtado.
Pablo Reppeto plans a 4-3-3 for Santa Fe. Andrés Mosquera Marmolejo is set to start in goal.
- Defenders: Mateo Puerta, Emmanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, Christian Mafla.
- Midfielders: Jhojan Torres, Daniel Torres, Yílmar Velásquez.
- Forwards: Omar Fernández, Hugo Rodallega, Luis Palacios.
Players to watch
Avilés Hurtado is in form after his brace last week. He will be critical to Cali’s attacking threat.
Hugo Rodallega leads the Santa Fe front. He has history with Cali, having played for them in 2005.
Where to follow
Filmogaz.com will carry minute-by-minute reports and analysis. Fans can also find live updates and postmatch coverage.
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