**Cali's looking to bounce back on home turf, and Cúcuta's brought a few too many injuries to the party.** This feels like a chance for the hosts to get right after that nightmare loss to Atlético Nacional. 🔴

Deportivo Cali steadied the ship with a win over Once Caldas but leaked goals at the back; Cúcuta are scrappy (2W 1D in their last five) but road woes and absentees could cost them here.

Key storylines:

- **Deportivo Cali's home fortress**: They're unbeaten at Estadio Deportivo Cali this stretch, and they dominate the head-to-head — five wins, zero losses against Cúcuta
- **Cúcuta's injury crisis**: H. Lópes, J. Quiñónes, and J. D. Ramírez all out hammers their attacking depth and mobility
- **J. Dinenno's finishing**: The Cali striker needs to convert chances after a frustrating road spell

Expected lineups:

- **Deportivo Cali**: P. Gallese, J. Caldera, F. Álvarez, K. Sandoval, E. Velasco, L. Chaverra Renteria, D. Giraldo, J. Martínez, N. Benedetti, S. Rodríguez, J. Dinenno
- **Cúcuta Deportivo**: F. Abadía, B. Montaño, D. Calcaterra, J. Abonia, M. Carabali, l. ochoa, J. Ceballos, L. Berdugo, C. Rentería, V. Mejia, J. Peralta

Prediction:

**Deportivo Cali 2–0 Cúcuta Deportivo**

Home advantage + injury-ravaged visitors = Cali's lean. ✅