Colombia - Categoria Primera AEstadio PalograndeData current as of September 20, 2026

Once Caldas vs América de Cali: match statistics

Once Caldas crest
Once Caldas
0 : 1half-time 0:0
América de Cali crest
América de Cali

Once Caldas vs América de Cali: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Once Caldas played against América de Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on August 6, 2026. Venue: Estadio Palogrande. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Once Caldas has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. América de Cali has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Once Caldas scores 1.74 goals per game and allows 1.22. América de Cali scores 1.52 and allows 0.87. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 78% of Once Caldas's games and 35% of América de Cali's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Once Caldas has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.48 per game. Once Caldas takes 14.7 shots per game, while América de Cali takes 13.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Once Caldas leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.96 goals per game after halftime. América de Cali leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.74 after halftime.

When the teams score

Once Caldas's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For América de Cali, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Categoria Primera A games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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

Once Caldas have a clear home advantage: they win 58% of their home matches, score an average of 2.08 goals and create chances worth 1.83 xG. América de Cali score just 1.00 goal per away game from 1.13 xG, and fail to score in 33% of such fixtures. The hosts average 17.08 shots and 6.42 shots on target per match, compared with 10.33 and 3.58 respectively for the visitors, which should translate into greater attacking control. Current form also favors Once Caldas, who have scored 13 goals and conceded only 4 in their last five matches, while América have scored 6 during that period. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five games, with three draws, but their -4 away goal difference and 58% away defeat rate point to a stronger likelihood of a home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS - No pick is primarily supported by Once Caldas' highly solid defense, which concedes an average of just 0.4 goals at home and keeps a clean sheet in 60% of matches. América de Cali scores only 1.0 goal per away game and fails to score in 33% of its appearances, so the risk of a blank is significant. The seasonal BTTS rate stands at just 40% for the hosts and 33% for the visitors, compared with a league average of 53%, indicating a more closed profile for both teams. The hosts should create more chances, with an xG of 1.84 and 5.2 shots on target per match versus América's 1.13 xG and 3.58 shots on target, but this does not necessarily have to result in both teams scoring. Once Caldas' stronger recent attacking form, with 2.6 goals scored per match across their last five games, increases the likelihood of a one-sided win rather than BTTS.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Once Caldas combines solid home attacking numbers, averaging 1.6 goals with an xG of 1.84, with a very tight defense that concedes just 0.4 goals per match and keeps a clean sheet in 60% of games. América de Cali averages 1.0 goals away from home, but its xG stands at just 1.13, making a major contribution from the visitors to a high-scoring game unlikely. Across the season, matches involving both teams finished below 3.5 goals in 90% and 92% of cases, respectively, with Over 3.5 goals occurring in just 10% and 8% of matches. Once Caldas's last five matches were more open, averaging 2.6 total goals, but América conceded just 0.6 goals per match during this period. The projected total of 2.48 goals points to a realistic possibility of 2-3 goals, while Under 3.5 goals is clearly the stronger option.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Once Caldas have a clear quality advantage: they score an average of 1.6 goals per match while conceding just 0.4, whereas América de Cali concede an average of 1.33 goals. The hosts also create more chances, as reflected by an xG of 1.84 compared with the visitors’ 1.13, as well as an average of 5.2 shots on target versus 3.58. Once Caldas led at the break in 50% of their matches and in as many as 60% of their last five, scoring an average of 1.6 goals before half-time. América were level at half-time in 42% of their matches, while their first-half attack produces only 0.58 goals on average, dropping to just 0.4 across their last five appearances. The scenario of Once Caldas leading at half-time and securing a full-time victory is further supported by the second half: Once Caldas concede only 0.1 goals per match after the break, whereas América lose the second half in 50% of their matches.

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Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

48Possession (%)52
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
13Shots17
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
5Shots on target5
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.49xG1.7
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
3Corners5
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
43Dangerous attacks40
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
8Fouls9
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
4Cards3
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.74Goals scored / game1.52
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.22Goals allowed / game0.87
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
53%Average possession56%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
5.78Shots on target / game4.57
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.74Shots per game13.48
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
5.78Shots on target4.57
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
11.8%Shot conversion11.3%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
53%Possession56%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.63xG for1.48
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.42xG against1.25
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

Shooting quality

Once Caldas: AttackingAmérica de Cali: Balanced
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
Accuracy (shots on target)39%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.33

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

América de Cali is 25% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Once Caldas · 2 pts / game - América de Cali

Once Caldas
WLDWD
Season result split
39% W48% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-11-3
1.65 pts / game · goal difference +12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
7-3-2
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
DWWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 2.11Opponent xG: 1.35BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
América de Cali
WDLWW
Season result split
52% W17% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
12-4-7
1.74 pts / game · goal difference +15
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-0-7
Last 5 away
2-0-3
LWLLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 1.09BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow 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.

Once Caldas is 14% better for: goals scored per game.

1.74 goals / game - Once Caldas · 1.52 goals / game - América de Cali

América de Cali is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.22 goals / game - Once Caldas · 0.87 goals / game - América de Cali

Once Caldas scoring profile: strong

Once Caldas scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 games), while América de Cali keeps a clean sheet in 48% (11 of 23 games).

América de Cali scoring profile: very strong

América de Cali scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 games), while Once Caldas keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 games).

40Goals scored (season)35
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
28Goals conceded (season)20
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
2.96Average goals per game2.39
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
10Goals scored (last 5)11
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
6Goals conceded (last 5)5
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

How often they score at least...

91%1 goal78%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
48%2 goals35%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
17%3 goals22%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
13%4 goals4%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

How often they concede at least...

83%1 goal52%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
30%2 goals26%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
4%3 goals4%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
4%4 goals4%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

* 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.

53%
League average

Goal patterns

35%BTTS at half-time13%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
9%BTTS in both halves0%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
35%Scored in both halves30%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

BTTS and goal count

48%Min. 3 goals and BTTS22%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
4%Min. 3 goals without BTTS22%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
60%BTTS - last 520%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

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.

1st half

74%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
43%Min. 2 goals before half-time39%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
9%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
57%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
26%Min. 3 goals after half-time4%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

Game halveswhen 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 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.43 pts / game - Once Caldas · 1.65 pts / game - América de Cali

Once Caldas - half-time state
30% leading52% draw17% trailing
América de Cali - half-time state
43% leading35% draw22% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.43Points per game (1st half)1.65
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
0.78Goals scored (1st half)0.78
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
0.52Goals conceded (1st half)0.43
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.3Average goals (1st half)1.22
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
48%Clean sheet before half-time65%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
43%No goal before half-time43%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

After half-time (2nd half)

1.48Points per game (2nd half)1.61
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
0.96Goals scored (2nd half)0.74
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
0.7Goals conceded (2nd half)0.43
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
1.65Average goals (2nd half)1.17
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
52%Clean sheet after half-time65%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali
30%No goal after half-time48%
Once CaldasAmérica de Cali

Once Caldas - second-half results

30% W57% D13% L
33
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
34
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.43
PPG before half-time
Lead holding130%

Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

América de Cali - second-half results

43% W30% D26% L
38
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
37
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.65
PPG before half-time
Lead holding121%

Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Once Caldas - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.002.20
Goals scored / game0.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game1.61.6
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet20%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference0+4
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4
América de Cali - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.402.00
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game1.41.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+1+5
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Once Caldas
ScoredConceded
9
1
0-15
2
5
16-30
7
6
31-45
4
5
46-60
6
4
61-75
12
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

América de Cali
ScoredConceded
3
6
0-15
10
0
16-30
5
4
31-45
6
1
46-60
6
2
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.67
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
57%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
0%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
71%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Once Caldas

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.21
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.31
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.11
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.20
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
110%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
126%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.05
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
30% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 23% come in the first quarter-hour.
30%

América de Cali

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.23
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.42
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-12.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.38
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
157%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
55%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.26
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
14%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).

Teams vs league

Once CaldasLigaAmérica de Cali
Average goals per game 2.962.55 2.39
Both teams scored 78%53% 35%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 52%48% 43%
Clean sheets 17%27% 48%
Goal before half-time 74%69% 78%
Goal after half-time 70%79% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.55
Average goals per game
53%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.58
Home goals / game
0.97
Away goals / game
+63%
Home attack advantage
+39%
Home defensive advantage
+26%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. América de CaliYellow cardJosen David Escobar del Duca
  2. Once CaldasYellow cardMichael David Barrios Puerta
  3. Once CaldasRed cardJefry Arley Zapata Ramírez
  4. América de CaliYellow cardLuis Enrique Quiñónes
  5. América de CaliYellow cardDaniel Alejandro Rosero Valencia
  6. Once CaldasSubstitutionOn: Mateo Zuleta GarcíaOff: Andrés Felipe Roa Estrada
  7. América de CaliSubstitutionOn: Edson TortoleroOff: Luis Enrique Quiñónes
  8. Once CaldasYellow cardJader Andrés Quiñónez Caicedo

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Once Caldas's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against América de Cali. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.

América de Cali
1 : 1
Once Caldas
Sociedad Anónima Deportiva América SA
2 : 1
Once Caldas SA
Once Caldas SA
3 : 0
Sociedad Anónima Deportiva América SA

FAQ

What was the result of Once Caldas vs América de Cali?

The Categoria Primera A match finished Once Caldas 0:1 América de Cali. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Once Caldas and América de Cali?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Once Caldas won 1, América de Cali won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Once Caldas vs América de Cali?

Once Caldas score 1.74 goals per game on average and América de Cali 1.52. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Once Caldas's matches and 35% of América de Cali's.

What form are Once Caldas and América de Cali in?

Over the last 5 games Once Caldas have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and América de Cali 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Once Caldas vs América de Cali?

The statistical background for Once Caldas vs América de Cali — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.