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On January 26, 2026, at Estadio Palogrande, the Primera A matchup between Once Caldas and Santa Fe unfolds, with predictions favoring a home chance and goals galore. Our best bets are based on recent form, head-to-head stats, and tactical insights. Highlights include a double chance on Once Caldas or draw, and high-scoring probabilities.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
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5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | D W D D D |
| 13 |
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4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | D D D W |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | - | - | - |
| Away | 0% | 100% | 0% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Home | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | - | - | - |
The upcoming match at Estadio Palogrande features Once Caldas vs Santa Fe, with each side having recent mixed results but a clear strength in their attacking setups. Once Caldas's recent form sees them win predominantly at home, while Santa Fe displays resilience with a recent draw and a narrow defeat. Expect a competitive encounter with both sides favored to find the net.
Both teams feature powerful attacking options, with Once Caldas potentially relying on Pipe Gómez and A. Ibargüen, while Santa Fe will likely unleash Velásquez and Rodallega. Given the backlines' recent vulnerabilities, expect a dynamic contest with multiple goal-scoring opportunities.
If Once Caldas scores first in the match at Estadio Palogrande, expect the home side to tighten their discipline and press for a second goal, especially with their recent form. Should the game stay level at halftime, Santa Fe's resilience could be decisive, considering their history of late goals and comebacks. Late-match patterns suggest Santa Fe often capitalizes on tired defenses, making second-half goals likely.
Expect an attacking approach from both teams, especially given their recent scoring trends. Once Caldas's disciplined pressing in the second half and Santa Fe's quick counterattacks after set pieces could be pivotal. A focus on over 1.5 goals in the match and the first half over 1.5 goals offers value, aligning with their goal-scoring patterns.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at Estadio Palogrande in Manizales, with high stakes for both teams in the Primera A season.
Based on recent form and head-to-head trends, Once Caldas is slightly favored to avoid defeat with a double chance wager.
The predicted scoreline is around 2-1 in favor of Once Caldas, reflecting their home form and Santa Fe's resilience, making over 1.5 goals a solid pick.
The match could see many goals, with over 1.5 goals and both teams scoring offering good value considering recent attacking displays.
Game scenarios suggest early Once Caldas goals could accelerate the game, while Santa Fe's counterattacks might level the score late, making first-half over 1.5 goals an appealing bet.