Prediction Boyacá Chicó vs Deportivo Cali 2025 – Betting Tips for the Liga BetPlay on 22/08/2025

Preview: Tunja showdown in Clausura round 8

Boyacá Chicó and Deportivo Cali meet under the lights at Estadio de La Independencia in Tunja on 22/08/2025, a fixture that promises intensity more than clear-cut superiority. On paper the two sides arrive with contrasting narratives: Boyacá Chicó sit down the table in 16th after a stuttering run in the Clausura, while Deportivo Cali occupy a more comfortable mid-table 10th. The local crowd — in a stadium that holds 21,000 — will be behind Chicó, who have shown flashes across recent weeks but have lacked consistency. Their most recent outing ended in a 2-0 reverse against Rionegro Águilas, while just a few fixtures earlier they salvaged a point in a 2-2 home draw with Pasto.

Deportivo Cali travel with momentum gleaned from a convincing 3-1 win over Unión Magdalena and a 3-3 draw with Millonarios, results that highlight their attacking capability. Across the season the visitors have scored ten away goals and remain a threat in transition, illustrated by Luis Orejuela’s notable performance in their last victory. Boyacá Chicó can point to their last meeting in the Copa Colombia when they edged Cali 1-0 in June, a reminder that previous results can still sting even when form suggests otherwise.

Key factors shaping the clash

This match will likely hinge on who can impose their tempo and limit defensive lapses. Both teams have produced attacking numbers; total shots and shots on target are comparable across the campaign, suggesting chances will come for either side. Boyacá Chicó’s defensive record is a concern — they have conceded frequently across venues — while Cali have alternated high-scoring affairs with tighter displays, producing three goals in two of their most recent outings. The tactical battle will therefore revolve around whether Boyacá Chicó can tighten up at home or whether Deportivo Cali’s more fluid forward play will unlock space.

Deportivo Cali arrive with a psychological edge after a convincing win and a higher recent probability in market pricing, while Boyacá Chicó will lean on home familiarity and the memory of their June victory to spur a reaction. The head-to-head is not decisive but does add intrigue; football in Tunja has produced surprises before, and this fixture is prone to drama.

Prediction and betting tip

Expect a competitive game with chances at both ends and a slight lean toward the visitors. Deportivo Cali’s recent attacking form and market probabilities give them the narrow advantage on the night. Betting suggestion: 1X2 — Deportivo Cali to win (odds 2.60).