Once Caldas vs Atlético Bucaramanga: match statistics
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Once Caldas vs Atlético Bucaramanga: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Once Caldas plays Atlético Bucaramanga in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Estadio Palogrande.
Recent form
Once Caldas has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Atlético Bucaramanga has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Once Caldas scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.19. Atlético Bucaramanga scores 1.43 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Once Caldas's games and 54% of Atlético Bucaramanga's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 46%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Once Caldas has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.35 per game. Once Caldas takes 15.3 shots per game, while Atlético Bucaramanga takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Once Caldas leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Atlético Bucaramanga leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Once Caldas's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Atlético Bucaramanga, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
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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
| Once Caldas | Atlético Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
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.
Atlético Bucaramanga is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Once Caldas · 1.8 pts / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
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.
Atlético Bucaramanga is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Once Caldas · 1 goals / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
Once Caldas scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 games), while Atlético Bucaramanga keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 games).
Atlético Bucaramanga scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 games), while Once Caldas keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 games).
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 - Once Caldas
Over / Under - Atlético Bucaramanga
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.
Atlético Bucaramanga is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Once Caldas · 1.39 pts / game - Atlético Bucaramanga
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Once Caldas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Atlético Bucaramanga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Once Caldas
Atlético Bucaramanga
* 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
| Once Caldas | Liga | Atlético Bucaramanga | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.68 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 48% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | • 68% | 68% | • 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 79% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Once Caldas's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses against Atlético Bucaramanga. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Once Caldas and Atlético Bucaramanga play?
Once Caldas face Atlético Bucaramanga on September 26, 2026 in Categoria Primera A at Estadio Palogrande. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Once Caldas and Atlético Bucaramanga?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Once Caldas won 1, Atlético Bucaramanga won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Once Caldas vs Atlético Bucaramanga?
Once Caldas score 1.48 goals per game on average and Atlético Bucaramanga 1.43. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Once Caldas's matches and 54% of Atlético Bucaramanga's.
What form are Once Caldas and Atlético Bucaramanga in?
Over the last 5 games Once Caldas have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Atlético Bucaramanga 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Once Caldas vs Atlético Bucaramanga?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Once Caldas vs Atlético Bucaramanga: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.