Match Summary
Deportivo Cali defeated Once Caldas 2:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by J. Sand 5′, K. Balanta 40′, L. Sinisterra 42′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Deportivo Cali had 43% possession while Once Caldas held 57%. Deportivo Cali had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Once Caldas. Deportivo Cali made 3 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Deportivo Cali and Once Caldas — 3 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: N. Benedetti
assist: F. Álvarez
Match Statistics
Deportivo Cali had 43% possession against Once Caldas's 57%. Deportivo Cali registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Once Caldas managed 7 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–2. Fouls committed: 11–15.
Lineups
Deportivo Cali lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under G. Pelusso, while Once Caldas deployed a 4-1-4-1 under H. Bodhert.
Defensive Solidity
Deportivo Cali deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Once Caldas'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
Deportivo Cali field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Once Caldas'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
Deportivo Cali start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Once Caldas 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Deportivo Cali have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Deportivo Cali and Once Caldas have met 2 times — Deportivo Cali won 0, Once Caldas won 1, 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 (1 for the home side, 2 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