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
Key match information
Once Caldas play Santa Fe in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The match date is 26 January 2026 at 02:20. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Once Caldas: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Santa Fe: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Once Caldas scores 1.57 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Santa Fe scores 1.52 and concedes 1.04. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Once Caldas 76%, Santa Fe 74%. Over 2.5: Once Caldas 48%, Santa Fe 48%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Once Caldas has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.41. Once Caldas: 14.3 shots per match, Santa Fe: 13.1.
Match halves
Once Caldas: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.86. Santa Fe: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.91.
Goals by minute
Once Caldas: 76-90+ (9 goals). Santa Fe: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Categoria Primera A: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 1-0-3. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Once Caldas | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Santa Fe is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Once Caldas · 1.8 pts / match - 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.
Santa Fe is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Once Caldas · 1.04 goals / match - Santa Fe
Once Caldas scores in 90% of matches (19 of 21 matches), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 23 matches).
Santa Fe scores in 87% of matches (20 of 23 matches), while Once Caldas keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Once Caldas
Over / Under — Santa Fe
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Santa Fe is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Once Caldas · 1.52 pts / match - Santa Fe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Once Caldas - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Once Caldas
Santa Fe
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.76 | 2.53 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 53% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Once Caldas 1 - 0 - 3 Santa Fe. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 1.57 goals per game on average and Santa Fe 1.52. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Once Caldas's matches and 74% of Santa Fe's.
What form are Once Caldas and Santa Fe in?
Over the last 5 games Once Caldas have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Santa Fe 2-3-0 (1.80 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.