Match Summary
Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas drew 1:1. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by G. Cano 17′, M. García 82′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Independiente Medellin had 49% possession while Once Caldas held 51%. Independiente Medellin had 14 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Once Caldas. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas — 2 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Ochoa
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 49% possession against Once Caldas's 51%. Independiente Medellin registered 14 shots (3 on target) while Once Caldas managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–4. Fouls committed: 14–20.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under O. Zambrano, while Once Caldas deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Bodhert.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Once Caldas's 5-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
Independiente Medellin field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Once Caldas'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
Independiente Medellin start 3 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, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Once Caldas have met 2 times — Independiente Medellin won 2, Once Caldas won 0, 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 (7 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 1–5 in 2025.
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Independiente Medellin
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026