Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Bucaramanga 2:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by R. Steer 6′ (pen.), M. Rangel 62′, D. Lemos 66′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Once Caldas had 49% possession while Bucaramanga held 51%. Once Caldas had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Bucaramanga. Once Caldas made 3 substitutions, Bucaramanga made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Once Caldas and Bucaramanga — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: S. Cárdenas
assist: J. Nieto
Match Statistics
Once Caldas had 49% possession against Bucaramanga's 51%. Once Caldas registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Bucaramanga managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 15–7.
Lineups
Once Caldas lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under H. Bodhert, while Bucaramanga deployed a 4-2-3-1 under C. Hoyos.
Defensive Solidity
Once Caldas deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Bucaramanga'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 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Bucaramanga's 5 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bucaramanga 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. Bucaramanga show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Once Caldas and Bucaramanga have met 2 times — Once Caldas won 1, Bucaramanga 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 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Bucaramanga
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026