America de Cali vs Once Caldas Prediction 20 September 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between América de Cali and Once Caldas promises to be intense. Both teams are showing contrasting form: the hosts have been struggling, going winless in their last five matches. In contrast, the visitors are in excellent shape, having won four of their last five games. Despite América de Cali's home advantage, their recent performances have been lacking both offensively and defensively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Once Caldas):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams America de Cali and Once Caldas:
- played 35 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 10, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 40 against 46;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.89, in the 2nd half - 1.57;
- average total goals in the match - 2.46.
Head-to-head statistics America de Cali - Once Caldas

America de Cali Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Primera A, featuring América de Cali at home against Atlético Bucaramanga. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (América de Cali vs Atlético Bucaramanga):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
América de Cali have been struggling for form recently, managing just one win in their last five outings. This inconsistency is mirrored in their standing in the Colombian Clausura table, where they find themselves languishing at the bottom in 20th place. The club has been plagued by a lack of goals, even on home turf, averaging just 0.6 goals per match. Nevertheless, the team now needs to rally and work on improving their form.
Match Results: America de Cali

Once Caldas Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Copa Sudamericana, facing off against Independiente del Valle. The game ended with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Once Caldas vs Independiente del Valle):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
The "Whites" have hit an impressive stride, going six matches unbeaten and building strong momentum ahead of this clash. They're showcasing a balanced style of play with solid defense and effective offense: conceding just one goal in their last three matches while maintaining an average of over one goal per game this season. Despite sitting 14th in the Clausura standings, their current form provides hope for a positive result against the league leaders.
Match Results: Once Caldas
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 12;
- Average first-half total: 0.89;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.4, while the visitors net 0.49.
First-Half Stats: America de Cali (home) vs Once Caldas (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 5 (29.41%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 2 (11.76%) vs 7 (41.18%);
- draws: 10 (58.82%) vs 10 (58.82%);
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 1.06;
- Average goals conceded: 0.35 vs 0.76.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 0;
- draws: 4 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.2).
- America de Cali have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 home games against Once Caldas.
- Once Caldas have drawn in the 1st half in last 9 games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 10, draws - 15.
- Once Caldas won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against America de Cali.
- Once Caldas won with a +1.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 games (Liga Aguila).
- Once Caldas won with a +1.5 handicap in last 18 games.
- Once Caldas won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 away games.
- Once Caldas won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.14, the guests - 1.31;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: America de Cali vs Once Caldas
- average total in the tournament: 1.86 vs 2.14;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.37 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.77 vs 0.64;
- America de Cali: average total at home in the tournament - 1.53;
- Once Caldas: average total away in the tournament - 0.71;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 0.8) vs 1.1 (away - 1.29).
- America de Cali have not conceded in 5 of last 6 home games against Once Caldas.
Prediction on corners
America de Cali: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.34; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.
Once Caldas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.53, away - 3.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 4.43.
- America de Cali have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.78 (0.89 for home team and 0.89 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.32 (1.13 for home team and 1.19 for away team).
America de Cali: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.69; at home - 2.76;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.2.
Once Caldas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.47, away - 3.59;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 3.57.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 35;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given América de Cali's lackluster attack and Once Caldas' solid defense, a low-scoring affair is anticipated. Recent trends support this expectation: the under 2.5 goals market has hit in all of América de Cali's last eight matches. Additionally, the "Whites" rarely falter defensively, even against strong opponents, as evidenced by their away game statistics. Considering these factors, the most likely outcome is under 2.5 goals.