Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Independiente Medellin 3:2. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by F. Álvarez 21′, G. Cano 57′ (pen.), J. Caicedo 59′, S. López 62′, Y. Cabrera 74′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Once Caldas had 43% possession while Independiente Medellin held 57%. Once Caldas had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 19 (5 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Once Caldas made 3 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Once Caldas and Independiente Medellin — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Vanegas
Penalty
assist: Y. Moreno
assist: L. Sinisterra
Match Statistics
Once Caldas had 43% possession against Independiente Medellin's 57%. Once Caldas registered 10 shots (4 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 19 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 4–8. Fouls committed: 21–11.
Lineups
Once Caldas lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under H. Bodhert, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-1-3-2 under Ismael Rescalvo.
Defensive Solidity
Once Caldas deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Independiente Medellin'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 Independiente Medellin's 4 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 2 for Independiente Medellin 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. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Once Caldas and Independiente Medellin have met 2 times — Once Caldas won 0, Independiente Medellin won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independiente Medellin leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (1 for the home side, 7 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 1–5 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026