Santa Fe vs América de Cali: match statistics
Santa Fe vs América de Cali: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santa Fe played against América de Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on May 13, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Santa Fe has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. América de Cali has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Santa Fe scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.15. América de Cali scores 1.30 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Santa Fe's games and 40% of América de Cali's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 40%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
América de Cali has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.45 per game. Santa Fe takes 13.4 shots per game, while América de Cali takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Santa Fe leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. América de Cali leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santa Fe's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For América de Cali, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 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
Santa Fe has a clear offensive edge: at home they average 1.89 goals per match, xG 1.55 and 5.78 shots on target per match, while América de Cali away averages 1.00 goal, xG 1.15 and 3.6 shots on target. Additionally, Santa Fe rarely fails to score (11% of home matches without a goal), whereas América de Cali fail to score in 30% of their away matches, which increases the hosts' chance to capitalize on their chance-creation advantage. Defensively the differences are smaller — Santa Fe concedes 1.11 goals per home match versus 1.20 conceded by América de Cali away, but América de Cali keep more clean sheets on the road (30% vs 11%), which can complicate the outcome in individual games. In the last five matches Santa Fe averages 1.6 points per game and América de Cali 1.4, and the goal difference at the hosts’ stadium (+7 for Santa Fe vs -2 in América de Cali’s away matches) strongly favors the home side. Considering better finishing (13% shot conversion for Santa Fe vs 9% for América de Cali), a higher volume of created chances (14.11 vs 10.7 shots per match) and higher xG for the hosts, I give Santa Fe the greater probability of victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Santa Fe averages 1.6 goals scored and concedes only 0.4 per match this season, keeping a clean sheet in 60% of games and failing to score in only 10% of matches, which strongly supports the likelihood of a clean sheet for the opponent. América de Cali has seasonal averages of 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, fails to score in 30% of matches, and posts xG_for of 1.15 versus Santa Fe’s xG_against of 1.02 — the visitors’ attack is moderate and does not overcome the hosts’ defense. Both teams have season BTTS rates of 40%, while the league BTTS is 54%, so the league environment favors BTTS, but the team profiles are more defensive. In the last 5 matches Santa Fe has BTTS 100% and concedes an average of 1.2 goals, while América has BTTS 20% and scores 0.8 on average in the last 5; this is a short-term risk for a Goal/Goal outcome, but not strong enough to outweigh Santa Fe’s seasonal stability. Overall (60% clean sheets for the home side, only 10% of matches without a goal for Santa Fe vs 30% for the visitors, and xG 1.84 for the hosts versus 1.15 for the guests) the scenario that both teams will not score appears more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG-based model projects 1.67 expected goals for Santa Fe and 1.08 for América de Cali, totaling 2.75 xG. This exceeds the league average of 2.51 and supports an Over market. The seasonal rate of matches over 1.5 goals is 70% for both teams. Santa Fe averages 16.9 shots and 5.2 on target per match, while América de Cali averages 10.7 shots and 3.6 on target, which boosts the home side’s offensive potential despite Santa Fe recording 60% clean sheets and conceding only 0.4 goals on average. Seasonal Over 2.5 shares are 30% for the home team and 50% for the away team; Santa Fe’s last 5 matches show 60% Over 2.5. Given the combined xG of 2.75, I assess the probability of Over 2.5 at approximately 52%. The strongest signal from the data is Over 1.5 (≈76% probability) — therefore I recommend taking Over 1.5 as the most confident line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Santa Fe is the clear favorite: at home they average 2.2 points per match versus América de Cali’s 1.2 on the road, possess a higher xG (1.84 vs 1.15), more shots (16.9 vs 10.7) and more shots on target (5.2 vs 3.6). Half-time metrics also favor the hosts — Santa Fe led at the break in 50% of matches, scores on average 0.8 goals and concedes only 0.3 goals by half-time, and 70% of their matches were goalless against them before the break, which often results in a 1-0 scoreline after 45 minutes. The advantage grows in the second half: Santa Fe collected 22 points in second halves (2.2 on average) while América has 9 points (0.9 on average); Santa Fe scores 0.8 goals after the break and concedes 0.1, whereas América concedes 0.7 goals on average in the second half. For these reasons the most probable scenario is Santa Fe leading at half-time and winning at full-time (1/1) — I estimate its probability at 38%. Alternatives are a draw at half-time and a home win (X/1) at 20% or draw/draw (X/X) at 12%. Scenarios where América lead at half-time and go on to win are considered unlikely given their lower xG and weaker second-half effectiveness.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Santa Fe | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Santa Fe is 10% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Santa Fe · 2 pts / game - América de Cali
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 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Santa Fe · 1.3 goals / game - América de Cali
América de Cali is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Santa Fe · 0.8 goals / game - América de Cali
Santa Fe scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while América de Cali keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 meczów).
América de Cali scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 of 20 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 - Santa Fe
Over / Under - América de Cali
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 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Santa Fe · 1.7 pts / game - América de Cali
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
América de Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Santa Fe
América de Cali
* 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
| Santa Fe | Liga | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.65 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 54% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 27% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Santa Fe's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against América de Cali. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Fe vs América de Cali?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Santa Fe 4:0 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 Santa Fe and América de Cali?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Santa Fe won 1, América de Cali won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Santa Fe vs América de Cali?
Santa Fe score 1.50 goals per game on average and América de Cali 1.30. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Santa Fe's matches and 40% of América de Cali's.
What form are Santa Fe and América de Cali in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Fe have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 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 Santa Fe vs América de Cali?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.


