Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali: result and our prediction
Fortaleza FC host Deportivo Cali in the Primera A (Clausura - 16) on Sunday 25 October 2026. Fortaleza FC are #1,200 in our world ranking and have drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 5; Deportivo Cali are #510 and have won 2 and drawn 3 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 690 places - in Deportivo Cali's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Deportivo Cali the favourites at 47%, with a draw at 27% and Fortaleza FC at 26%.
Rating: 927
Chance to win: 26%
Last 5: LDLDD
Rating: 1085
Chance to win: 47%
Last 5: DWDDW
Who will win Fortaleza FC vs Deportivo Cali?
Fortaleza FC are #1200 and Deportivo Cali #510 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Deportivo Cali (47%). More from the Primera A.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | Fortaleza FC v Deportivo Cali | 1-1 |
| 2026-03-01 | Deportivo Cali v Fortaleza FC | 1-1 |
| 2025-07-25 | Deportivo Cali v Fortaleza FC | 1-1 |
| 2025-02-09 | Fortaleza FC v Deportivo Cali | 1-0 |
Primera A table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atletico Nacional | 19 | 40 | #254 |
| 2 | Junior | 19 | 35 | #749 |
| 3 | Deportivo Pasto | 19 | 34 | #1326 |
| 6 | Deportes Tolima | 19 | 31 | #852 |
| 7 | Deportivo Cali | 16 | 30 | #510 |
| 8 | Santa Fe | 19 | 29 | #432 |
| 14 | Llaneros | 19 | 22 | #1294 |
| 15 | Fortaleza FC | 19 | 22 | #1200 |
| 16 | Cucuta | 16 | 21 | #1396 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atletico Nacional | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 40 |
| 2 |  Junior | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 35 |
| 3 |  Deportivo Pasto | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 |
| 4 |  America de Cali | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 33 |
| 5 |  Once Caldas | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 33 |
| 6 |  Deportes Tolima | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 31 |
| 7 |  Santa Fe | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 29 |
| 8 |  Internacional de Bogota | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| 9 |  Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 27 |
| 10 |  Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 11 |  Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 26 |
| 12 |  Águilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 26 |
| 13 |  Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 23 |
| 14 |  Llaneros | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | -3 | 22 |
| 15 |  Fortaleza FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -5 | 22 |
| 16 |  Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 18 |
| 17 |  Alianza Valledupar | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | -14 | 17 |
| 18 |  Chico | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | -17 | 17 |
| 19 |  Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -13 | 16 |
| 20 |  Deportivo Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | -17 | 10 |