Once Caldas vs Santa Fe: match statistics
Once Caldas presents better form in the last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (PPG: 2.2), while Santa Fe has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws (PPG: 1.8). The hosts demonstrate greater offensive efficiency with 5 goals in the last 5 meetings while conceding only 2, which indicates a solid defense. Santa Fe has scored 7 goals in the last five matches, but their form relies mainly on draws, pointing to less determination to secure a win. Both teams started the season without a defeat, however, the advantage in points per match and the more decisive stance of Once Caldas speak for their victory. Considering the play at home and the stability of results, the hosts have higher chances for a triumph, although the balanced goal difference of both teams does not rule out a draw.
Once Caldas vs Santa Fe: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Once Caldas played against Santa Fe in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on January 26, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Once Caldas has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Santa Fe has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Once Caldas scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Santa Fe scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Once Caldas's games and 100% of Santa Fe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Once Caldas has the higher season xG average, 2.24 to 2.23 per game. Once Caldas takes 17.0 shots per game, while Santa Fe takes 19.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Once Caldas leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 2.00 goals per game after halftime. Santa Fe leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Once Caldas's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (1 goals). For Santa Fe, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.22 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Once Caldas presents better form in the last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 2 draws (PPG: 2.2), while Santa Fe has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws (PPG: 1.8). The hosts demonstrate greater offensive efficiency with 5 goals in the last 5 meetings while conceding only 2, which indicates a solid defense. Santa Fe has scored 7 goals in the last five matches, but their form relies mainly on draws, pointing to less determination to secure a win. Both teams started the season without a defeat, however, the advantage in points per match and the more decisive stance of Once Caldas speak for their victory. Considering the play at home and the stability of results, the hosts have higher chances for a triumph, although the balanced goal difference of both teams does not rule out a draw.
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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
| Once Caldas | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 59% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.13 |
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.
Once Caldas is 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Once Caldas · 1 pts / game - Santa Fe
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.
Once Caldas is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Once Caldas · 1 goals / game - Santa Fe
Once Caldas scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Santa Fe scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Once Caldas keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Once Caldas
Over / Under - Santa Fe
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Once Caldas - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Santa Fe - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Santa Fe
* 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 | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.22 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 44% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 44% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 67% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 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 Once Caldas's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Santa Fe. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Once Caldas vs Santa Fe?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Once Caldas 1:1 Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Once Caldas won 1, Santa Fe won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Once Caldas vs Santa Fe?
Once Caldas score 2.00 goals per game on average and Santa Fe 1.00. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Once Caldas's matches and 100% of Santa Fe's.
What form are Once Caldas and Santa Fe in?
Over the last 5 games Once Caldas have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Santa Fe 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Once Caldas vs Santa Fe?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Once Caldas vs Santa Fe: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.