In a thrilling clash of Colombian football, Deportivo Cali is set to face off against América de Cali on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Estadio del Deportivo Cali. This highly anticipated match, referred to as the clásico vallecaucano, is part of the ongoing Liga BetPlay i-2025 season and promises to deliver an exciting encounter.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:10 hours Colombian time, with broadcast coverage available on Win Sports+ and Win Play. Fans are eager to see which team will emerge victorious in this fierce rivalry.
Deportivo Cali comes into the match needing a win to bolster their position in the league standings, where they currently hold the eighth position with 14 points. Under the management of Alfredo Arias, the team has not enjoyed the best of fortunes recently, going three matches without a win. Their most recent outing ended in a 0-0 draw against Independiente Medellín on March 16, 2025. Prior to that, the Azucareros had faces another draw against Boyacá Chicó and a 2-2 result against Unión Magdalena.
The last time Deportivo Cali celebrated a victory was on February 23, 2025, when they defeated Millonarios 3-1. Given their current form and necessity for points, the pressure is on for Cali to perform at home.
On the opposite side of the pitch, América de Cali is riding high after a convincing 3-0 victory against Alianza FC, with Duván Vergara, Rodrigo Holgado, and Juan Fernando Quintero all finding the net. However, Quintero will be absent from the match against Cali as he has been called up to the Colombian national team, preparing for an upcoming fixture against Paraguay on March 25, 2025.
Currently sitting in fourth place in the league with 17 points, América has the chance to leapfrog into second place if they succeed in defeating their rivals. The Red Devils (Diablos Rojos) will aim to build on their recent success and reclaim their dominant position in this historic match.
The last meeting between the two teams occurred on April 12, 2024, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite Deportivo Cali's absence of local victories in their last six clássico matches against América, they will be hoping to reverse this trend.
In preparation for this pivotal match, Deportivo Cali's likely lineup includes Alejandro Rodríguez; Fabián Viáfara, Juan Quintero, José Caldera, Yulián Gómez Mosquera; Víctor Mejía, Rafael Bustamante, Jarlan Barrera, Javier Reina, Jean Colorado, and Emiliano Rodríguez. Meanwhile, América is expected to field Jorge Soto; Yerson Candelo, Jean Pestaña, Braian Medina, Marcos Mina; Rafael Carrascal, Éder Álvarez Balanta, Sebastián Navarro; Duván Vergara, Rodrigo Holgado, and Christian Barrios.
As the clock ticks closer to the match, anticipation builds in the region and across Colombia as supporters from both sides prepare for what promises to be a memorable showdown. Will Deportivo Cali break their winless streak at home, or will América de Cali strengthen their claim for a top league position? Fans can follow all the action live as the game unfolds.
