Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Deportivo Cali 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by C. Amaya 31′, D. Lemos 42′, D. Lemos 55′ (pen.), M. Murillo 63′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Once Caldas had 54% possession while Deportivo Cali held 46%. Once Caldas had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Deportivo Cali. Once Caldas made 3 substitutions, Deportivo Cali made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Once Caldas and Deportivo Cali — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Londoño
assist: K. Londoño
Penalty
Penalty
Match Statistics
Once Caldas had 54% possession against Deportivo Cali's 46%. Once Caldas registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Deportivo Cali managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 18–10.
Lineups
Once Caldas lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under H. Bodhert, while Deportivo Cali deployed a 4-2-3-1 under G. Pelusso.
Defensive Solidity
Once Caldas deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Deportivo Cali's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Once Caldas field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Deportivo Cali's 6 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Once Caldas start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 for Deportivo Cali averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Once Caldas have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Deportivo Cali show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Deportivo Cali
Head to Head
Once Caldas and Deportivo Cali have met 2 times — Once Caldas won 1, Deportivo Cali won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Once Caldas leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026