América de Cali vs Once Caldas: match statistics
América de Cali presents impressive home form with 100% efficiency (2 wins) and clean sheets in both matches, making them a difficult opponent at their own stadium. Once Caldas also remains unbeaten in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) and possesses better offensive indicators, recording a higher average xG (2.24 vs 1.19) and more shots on target (10 vs 5). The visitors also control possession better (64% vs 57%), which may be crucial in neutralizing the hosts' advantage. Considering América's solid defense and Once Caldas' offensive potential, I expect a close encounter. The recent form of both teams (América: 3 wins out of 5, Once Caldas: 2 wins and 3 draws out of 5) suggests that a draw is the most probable result of this duel.
América de Cali vs Once Caldas: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
América de Cali played against Once Caldas in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
América de Cali has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Once Caldas has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
América de Cali scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Once Caldas scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of América de Cali's games and 100% of Once Caldas's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Once Caldas has the higher season xG average, 2.00 to 1.04 per game. América de Cali takes 9.5 shots per game, while Once Caldas takes 16.5.
First-half and second-half trends
América de Cali leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Once Caldas leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
América de Cali's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Once Caldas, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
América de Cali presents impressive home form with 100% efficiency (2 wins) and clean sheets in both matches, making them a difficult opponent at their own stadium. Once Caldas also remains unbeaten in away matches (1 win, 1 draw) and possesses better offensive indicators, recording a higher average xG (2.24 vs 1.19) and more shots on target (10 vs 5). The visitors also control possession better (64% vs 57%), which may be crucial in neutralizing the hosts' advantage. Considering América's solid defense and Once Caldas' offensive potential, I expect a close encounter. The recent form of both teams (América: 3 wins out of 5, Once Caldas: 2 wins and 3 draws out of 5) suggests that a draw is the most probable result of this duel.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| América de Cali | Once Caldas | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.20 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
América de Cali is 50% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - América de Cali · 2 pts / game - Once Caldas
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
América de Cali is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - América de Cali · 1.5 goals / game - Once Caldas
América de Cali scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Once Caldas keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Once Caldas scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while América de Cali keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - América de Cali
Over / Under - Once Caldas
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
América de Cali is 500% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - América de Cali · 0.5 pts / game - Once Caldas
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
América de Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Once Caldas - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
América de Cali
Once Caldas
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).
Teams vs league
| América de Cali | Liga | Once Caldas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.56 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 20% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from América de Cali's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Once Caldas. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of América de Cali vs Once Caldas?
The Categoria Primera A match finished América de Cali 1:1 Once Caldas. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between América de Cali and Once Caldas?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches América de Cali won 1, Once Caldas won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before América de Cali vs Once Caldas?
América de Cali score 2.00 goals per game on average and Once Caldas 1.50. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 0% of América de Cali's matches and 100% of Once Caldas's.
What form are América de Cali and Once Caldas in?
Over the last 5 games América de Cali have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Once Caldas 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for América de Cali vs Once Caldas?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for América de Cali vs Once Caldas: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.