Match Summary
Deportivo Pereira defeated Once Caldas 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2023. Goals were scored by Ángelo Rodríguez 26′, C. Ramírez 31′, J. Vásquez 53′ (o.g.), J. Zuluaga 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Deportivo Pereira had 46% possession while Once Caldas held 54%. Deportivo Pereira had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Once Caldas. Deportivo Pereira made 5 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Deportivo Pereira and Once Caldas — 4 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
assist: K. Aladesanmi
Match Statistics
Deportivo Pereira had 46% possession against Once Caldas's 54%. Deportivo Pereira registered 15 shots (8 on target) while Once Caldas managed 8 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 14–7.
Lineups
Deportivo Pereira lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under A. Restrepo, while Once Caldas deployed a 3-4-1-2 under E. Soto.
Defensive Solidity
Deportivo Pereira deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Once Caldas's 3-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 Pereira 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
Deportivo Pereira start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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, Deportivo Pereira have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Deportivo Pereira
Once Caldas
Head to Head
Deportivo Pereira and Once Caldas have met 4 times — Deportivo Pereira won 1, Once Caldas won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Once Caldas leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (4 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.
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Deportivo Pereira
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Drawn
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Once Caldas
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 24 Mar 2026