Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Bucaramanga 2:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by J. Pérez 4′, E. Farías 38′, Y. Cabrera 49′. 10 yellow cards were shown. Bucaramanga had 55% possession while Once Caldas held 45%. Bucaramanga had 21 shots (5 on target) compared to 15 (8 on target) for Once Caldas. Bucaramanga made 3 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Bucaramanga and Once Caldas — 3 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Rangel
assist: G. Perea
assist: E. Farías
Match Statistics
Bucaramanga had 55% possession against Once Caldas's 45%. Bucaramanga registered 21 shots (5 on target) while Once Caldas managed 15 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 16–16.
Lineups
Bucaramanga lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under D. Cagna, while Once Caldas deployed a 4-1-4-1 under H. Bodhert.
Defensive Solidity
Bucaramanga 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
Bucaramanga field 4 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
Bucaramanga start 2 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Bucaramanga have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Bucaramanga and Once Caldas have met 2 times — Bucaramanga 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 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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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026