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Playoffs

Primera B · 2026

Final

Envigado1
Real Cartagena1
1–1
Real Cartagena2
Envigado3
2–3

Standings

Primera B · 2026

Current Primera B 2026 standings with 16 teams. Envigado leads the table with 48 points after 25 matches, followed by Internacional Palmira on 47 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.

Playoffs
TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGoals For:Goals AgainstGoal DiffPointsForm
Primera B: Tabla Anual
1Envigado25146536:21+1548
DWDWW
2Internacional Palmira24138334:20+1447
DDLDW
3Real Cartagena26128640:29+1144
LDWDL
4Quindio24127526:16+1043
DDLLL
5Union Magdalena23126535:20+1542
DLDDW
6Bogota FC2479820:23-330
LDWDL
7Barranquilla23761028:29-127
DLLDD
8Ind. Yumbo1868418:15+326
WDWDD
9Tigres FC23671019:23-425
DLDLL
10Patriotas1756618:20-221
DWLWW
11Orsomarso1756614:17-321
DWDLL
12Real Cundinamarca1838718:22-417
WDLDL
13Popayan1838717:23-617
LDWLD
14Leones FC1845911:25-1417
WDWDW
15Depor FC1818916:29-1311
DDLLL
16Real Santander18161114:32-189
DDLLL
Primera B: Apertura
1Internacional Palmira15122129:13+1638
WWWWW
2Union Magdalena15102327:15+1232
WLWWW
3Quindio1594220:10+1031
WWLDW
4Envigado1592424:14+1029
WWLWW
5Real Cartagena1575323:15+826
LLWDW
6Bogota FC1565416:14+223
WWDWL
7Barranquilla1562721:20+120
WLWLW
8Tigres FC1555515:14+120
LWWLD
9Ind. Yumbo1547413:14-119
DDLWL
10Orsomarso1545613:17-417
DLLDW
11Patriotas1545613:17-417
LWWLD
12Popayan1527615:20-513
LDDDD
13Real Cundinamarca1527614:19-513
DLDLD
14Leones FC152498:24-1610
DWLLL
15Depor FC1516812:23-119
LLLDW
16Real Santander1514109:23-147
LLLLL
Primera B: Apertura - Quadrangular
1Envigado63216:3+311
WWDDW
2Quindio63124:3+110
LLWWD
3Internacional Palmira61413:307
DWDDD
4Tigres FC61144:8-44
DLLLL
1Real Cartagena64118:6+213
WWLWW
2Union Magdalena62318:4+49
DDWLW
3Barranquilla61325:6-16
LDDWL
4Bogota FC60333:8-53
DLDLL
Primera B: Clausura
1Ind. Yumbo32105:1+47
WDW
2Leones FC32103:1+27
WDW
3Real Cartagena31116:4+24
LDW
4Patriotas21105:3+24
DW
5Real Cundinamarca31114:3+14
WDL
6Envigado21102:1+14
DW
7Orsomarso21101:0+14
DW
8Bogota FC31111:104
LDW
9Popayan31112:3-14
LDW
10Quindio30212:3-12
DDL
11Depor FC30214:6-22
DDL
12Internacional Palmira30212:4-22
DDL
13Real Santander30215:9-42
DDL
14Barranquilla20112:3-11
DL
15Tigres FC20110:1-11
DL
16Union Magdalena20110:1-11
DL

Results

Primera B · 40
Clausura - 306/08/2026–08/08/2026
Sat 08/08
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Fri 07/08
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Thu 06/08
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Thu 06/08
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Thu 06/08
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Clausura - 231/07/2026–03/08/2026
Mon 03/08
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Mon 03/08
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Sun 02/08
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Sun 02/08
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Sun 02/08
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Sat 01/08
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Fri 31/07
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Fri 31/07
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Clausura - 124/07/2026–28/07/2026
Tue 28/07
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Mon 27/07
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Sun 26/07
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Sun 26/07
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Sun 26/07
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Sat 25/07
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Fri 24/07
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Fri 24/07
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Apertura - Final26/05/2026–29/05/2026
Fri 29/05
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Tue 26/05
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Apertura Quadrangular - 621/05/2026–22/05/2026
Fri 22/05
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Thu 21/05
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Upcoming Fixtures

72 matches
Depor FC
Bogota FC
Clausura - 7
Barranquilla
Popayan
Clausura - 7
Real Cartagena
Tigres FC
Clausura - 7
Envigado
Orsomarso
Clausura - 7
Ind. Yumbo
Leones FC
Clausura - 7
Real Soacha
Patriotas
Clausura - 7
Real Santander
Internacional Palmira
Clausura - 7
Union Magdalena
Quindio
Clausura - 7
Popayan
Envigado
Clausura - 8
Bogota FC
Ind. Yumbo
Clausura - 8
Internacional Palmira
Real Soacha
Clausura - 8
Leones FC
Depor FC
Clausura - 8
Orsomarso
Real Cartagena
Clausura - 8
Patriotas
Tigres FC
Clausura - 8
Quindio
Real Santander
Clausura - 8
Union Magdalena
Barranquilla
Clausura - 8
Barranquilla
Ind. Yumbo
Clausura - 9
Popayan
Real Santander
Clausura - 9
Envigado
Leones FC
Clausura - 9
Internacional Palmira
Real Cartagena
Clausura - 9
Orsomarso
Depor FC
Clausura - 9
Quindio
Patriotas
Clausura - 9
Real Soacha
Union Magdalena
Clausura - 9
Tigres FC
Bogota FC
Clausura - 9
Depor FC
Tigres FC
Clausura - 10
Bogota FC
Barranquilla
Clausura - 10
Real Cartagena
Envigado
Clausura - 10
Ind. Yumbo
Internacional Palmira
Clausura - 10
Leones FC
Popayan
Clausura - 10
Patriotas
Union Magdalena
Clausura - 10
Real Soacha
Quindio
Clausura - 10
Real Santander
Orsomarso
Clausura - 10
Barranquilla
Real Soacha
Clausura - 11
Popayan
Patriotas
Clausura - 11
Envigado
Depor FC
Clausura - 11
Ind. Yumbo
Orsomarso
Clausura - 11
Internacional Palmira
Leones FC
Clausura - 11
Quindio
Bogota FC
Clausura - 11
Tigres FC
Real Santander
Clausura - 11
Union Magdalena
Real Cartagena
Clausura - 11
Depor FC
Real Soacha
Clausura - 12
Bogota FC
Envigado
Clausura - 12
Real Cartagena
Popayan
Clausura - 12
Leones FC
Barranquilla
Clausura - 12
Orsomarso
Quindio
Clausura - 12
Patriotas
Ind. Yumbo
Clausura - 12
Real Santander
Union Magdalena
Clausura - 12
Tigres FC
Internacional Palmira
Clausura - 12
Barranquilla
Tigres FC
Clausura - 13
Popayan
Depor FC
Clausura - 13
Envigado
Real Santander
Clausura - 13
Internacional Palmira
Orsomarso
Clausura - 13
Leones FC
Patriotas
Clausura - 13
Quindio
Real Cartagena
Clausura - 13
Real Soacha
Bogota FC
Clausura - 13
Union Magdalena
Ind. Yumbo
Clausura - 13
Depor FC
Quindio
Clausura - 14
Real Cartagena
Patriotas
Clausura - 14
Envigado
Barranquilla
Clausura - 14
Ind. Yumbo
Popayan
Clausura - 14
Internacional Palmira
Union Magdalena
Clausura - 14
Orsomarso
Bogota FC
Clausura - 14
Real Santander
Leones FC
Clausura - 14
Tigres FC
Real Soacha
Clausura - 14
Barranquilla
Real Cartagena
Clausura - 15
Popayan
Internacional Palmira
Clausura - 15
Bogota FC
Real Santander
Clausura - 15
Leones FC
Orsomarso
Clausura - 15
Patriotas
Depor FC
Clausura - 15
Patriotas
Envigado
Clausura - 15
Quindio
Tigres FC
Clausura - 15
Real Soacha
Ind. Yumbo
Clausura - 15

Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 16 teams in the Primera B. Envigado leads with 14 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

Top Scorers

1Tomas Molina · Patriotas0
2Juan Sanchez · Patriotas0
3Luys Caicedo · Real Santander0

Top Assists

1Tomas Molina · Patriotas0
2Juan Sanchez · Patriotas0
3Luys Caicedo · Real Santander0

Top Cards

Yellow Cards
1TMTomas Molina · Patriotas0
2JSJuan Sanchez · Patriotas0
3LCLuys Caicedo · Real Santander0
Red Cards
1TMTomas Molina · Patriotas0
2JSJuan Sanchez · Patriotas0
3LCLuys Caicedo · Real Santander0

Teams

Primera B

All 16 teams competing in the Primera B 2026 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.

Past Seasons

Primera B

Browse 11 archived seasons of the Primera B, from 2016 to 2026. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History

3 Dec 2025
Founded:1991Preceded by:Copa Concasa

The Categoría Primera B was established in 1991 under the name Copa Concasa to create a structured second division for ambitious professional clubs in Colombia. Originally beginning with 10 teams, the league expanded significantly throughout the 1990s and 2000s to accommodate the growing number of professional clubs seeking top-flight status. The competition was rebranded as Categoría Primera B in the early 2000s, reflecting its formal position in the Colombian football pyramid below the Liga DIMAYOR. Over three decades, the league has evolved into a highly competitive and well-organized division, producing numerous successful clubs that have climbed to the top tier. The format has been refined multiple times, with the current structure featuring a single-season championship followed by promotion playoffs, ensuring both sporting merit and competitive balance.

  1. 1991 — Copa Concasa established as Colombia's structured second division
  2. 2000s — League rebranded as Categoría Primera B and formalized in the football pyramid
  3. 2016 — Tigres FC and América de Cali promoted from Primera B, marking a significant year for the division
  4. 2023 — Patriotas Boyacá claimed the Apertura title with a dramatic playoff victory
  5. 2025 — Jaguares de Córdoba emerged as dominant force with 97 points in the season

Competition Format

3 Dec 2025
Teams:16

The Categoría Primera B operates as a single round-robin tournament where all 16 teams play each other twice—once at home and once away—for a total of 30 matches per club. The champion is determined by the highest points total at the end of the regular season, with teams earning three points for a win and one for a draw. The league's primary innovation is its playoff system: the title winner gains automatic promotion to Liga DIMAYOR, while the second promotion spot is contested in a playoff tournament involving the second and third-placed finishers. This dual pathway ensures both regular-season consistency and competitive drama in the final stages, making the Primera B one of South America's most intense second-tier competitions.

Records

3 Dec 2025
Most titles:Patriotas Boyacá (3)

The 2025 season set a new competitive standard with Jaguares de Córdoba accumulating 97 points over 46 matches, the highest total in recent Primera B history.

Analysis

3 Dec 2025

Current Season Analysis

Jaguares de Córdoba have established themselves as the dominant force in the 2025 Categoría Primera B season, accumulating an impressive 97 points from 46 matches with a record of 29 wins, 10 draws, and just 7 defeats. Their goal difference of +38 reflects their attacking prowess and defensive solidity throughout the campaign. The club's consistency has set a new competitive benchmark for the division, with their points total representing the highest achieved in recent Primera B history. Trailing by 11 points, Cúcuta Deportivo occupies second place with 86 points and a respectable 25-11-10 record, keeping themselves firmly in contention for a playoff promotion spot.

The title race has effectively become a two-horse contest between the top three finishers. Patriotas Boyacá, the three-time champions of the Primera B, find themselves in third place with 86 points—level on points with Cúcuta but differentiated by goal difference (+18 vs +22). Despite their historical pedigree and championship experience, Patriotas have struggled to mount a serious challenge to Jaguares' dominance this season. Real Soacha occupy fourth position with 79 points and a +25 goal difference, demonstrating impressive attacking football but falling short of the top three's consistency.

The relegation picture is non-existent in the Primera B, as the league operates without a direct relegation mechanism; however, teams finishing lower struggle to maintain competitive status for future seasons. Huila round out the top five with 74 points from 44 matches, while the middle-table clubs like Internacional Palmira (68 points) and Real Cartagena (67 points) represent the competitive depth of Colombian football's second tier. The standout performer of the season has undoubtedly been Jaguares de Córdoba, whose 63% win rate and clinical finishing (75 goals in 46 matches) have made them the overwhelming favorites for automatic promotion.

An unexpected storyline has emerged with Real Cartagena's exceptional goal-scoring ability—they have netted 71 goals across their 44 matches, the second-highest total in the division despite ranking seventh in points. This suggests their defensive vulnerabilities have cost them dearly, conceding 50 goals. Conversely, Jaguares' defensive discipline (37 goals conceded) combined with their attacking threat makes them formidable opponents. The playoff race for the second promotion spot between Cúcuta and Patriotas promises to be intensely competitive, with both clubs possessing the quality and experience to secure the additional promotion berth.

League Structure and Competitive Dynamics

The Categoría Primera B serves as the essential bridge between aspiring professional clubs and the top-flight Liga DIMAYOR. With 16 teams competing in a balanced single-season format, the division provides consistent matchups that allow clubs to build momentum and demonstrate their quality over extended periods. The playoff system—awarding automatic promotion to the champion while reserving the second spot for a playoff competition—creates a compelling narrative where both regular-season performance and knockout-stage form matter equally. This structure has proven successful in identifying genuinely competitive clubs worthy of top-flight promotion while maintaining the integrity of the championship race.

Historical Significance and Development

Since its establishment in 1991, the Categoría Primera B has evolved from a nascent competition into one of South America's most organized and competitive second divisions. The league's transformation reflects broader developments in Colombian football, including professionalization of club structures, improved infrastructure, and increased investment in developing young talent. Clubs like Patriotas Boyacá—founded in 2003 by former Boyacá governor Miguel Ángel Bermúdez—have used the Primera B as a launching pad to establish themselves as legitimate top-flight contenders, winning multiple titles and establishing consistent presence in the Colombian football hierarchy.

The success of promoted clubs from the Primera B has validated the league's competitive standard. Tigres FC and América de Cali, both promoted in 2016, demonstrated that Primera B champions possess the quality to compete effectively in the top division. This track record has made the league attractive to investors and talented players seeking either to establish themselves professionally or to climb the pyramid toward top-flight opportunities. The current season's competitive intensity—exemplified by Jaguares' record-breaking points total and the tight battles for promotion—underscores the division's importance in Colombian football's ecosystem.

Technical Analysis and Performance Metrics

The 2025 season reveals important insights into modern Colombian football tactics and club development. Jaguares de Córdoba's success derives from a balanced approach combining attacking efficiency (1.63 goals per match) with defensive discipline (0.80 goals conceded per match). Their 63% win rate significantly exceeds the division average, suggesting superior squad depth, tactical flexibility, and match execution. The 38-goal margin represents the kind of dominant performance typically associated with championship-winning campaigns in established European second divisions.

Real Cartagena's anomalous goal-scoring output (1.61 goals per match) without corresponding points accumulation suggests tactical vulnerabilities, possibly related to defensive organization or goalkeeper performance. This pattern is instructive for clubs in the Primera B, highlighting that offensive prowess alone cannot guarantee success—defensive stability and match discipline remain fundamental. Cúcuta Deportivo's balanced record (1.43 goals for, 0.98 against) reflects a more pragmatic approach that has yielded consistent results and a strong position for playoff qualification.

The competitive depth of the division is evident in the relatively small point differentials between positions 2-7, where just 19 points separate second place from seventh. This clustering indicates that while Jaguares have separated themselves, the remaining promotion spot and the broader competitive hierarchy remain genuinely contested, creating the kind of uncertainty that defines compelling second-tier football.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the Colombian Primera B?

The Categoría Primera B features 16 professional clubs competing in a single-season format with 30 matches per team across the regular season.

How does promotion from Primera B to Liga DIMAYOR work?

The champion of the Categoría Primera B is automatically promoted to the top division. The second promotion spot is determined through playoffs involving the second and third-placed finishers.

Who has won the most titles in the Categoría Primera B?

Patriotas Boyacá holds the record with three championships in the league's history, including their most recent Apertura title in 2023.

What is the points system in the Colombian Primera B?

Teams earn three points for a win and one point for a draw. The league champion is determined by the highest total points after 30 matches in the regular season.

When was the Categoría Primera B established?

The league was founded in 1991 under the name Copa Concasa and was later rebranded as Categoría Primera B in the early 2000s.

Is there a playoff system in the Primera B?

Yes, the First-place finisher is automatically promoted, while the second promotion spot is contested through a playoff involving the second and third-placed teams.

API data: 16 Aug 2026 · Content updated: 3 Dec 2025