Once Caldas vs Cucuta Deportivo Prediction 27 July 2026
🔊 The final match of the first round of the Colombian Clausura sees Once Caldas host Cucuta Deportivo. Based on the pre-match numbers, this one looks like it could be the most one-sided game of the round. Once Caldas finished fifth in the Apertura and gave a decent account of themselves in the playoff against eventual champions Atletico Junior, while Cucuta ended up second-bottom with the worst goals-against record in the league.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Cucuta Deportivo):
- ball possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 13;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 10.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Once Caldas and Cucuta Deportivo:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 7 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.17, in the 2nd half - 1.33;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Once Caldas - Cucuta Deportivo
Once Caldas Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Cup tournament (home team - Once Caldas, away team - Envigado). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here's the game statistics (Once Caldas vs Envigado):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Once Caldas had a strong Apertura - just three losses in 21 games, playoffs included. They averaged 1.57 goals scored per match and conceded 1.19, which points to a well-drilled squad with plenty of quality performances along the way. Naturally, fans expect at least the same from their side in the Clausura. The club plays at home in Manizales, where the altitude and mountain climate give them a real physical edge over visiting teams. Veteran striker Dayro Moreno - a club legend - scored 10 goals in the first half of the season.
Match Results: Once Caldas
Cucuta Deportivo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Cup tournament (home team - Independiente Medellin, away - Cucuta Deportivo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Cucuta Deportivo vs Independiente Medellin):
- ball possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 12;
- fouls: 7 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Cucuta Deportivo finished 19th in the Apertura, winning just three matches all season. Over the final ten rounds, their scoring was almost non-existent - 0.6 goals per game, with nearly as many conceded (1.1). Across the full season, they let in 35 goals - more than anyone else in the division. Away from home, the lack of quality throughout the squad means they create little and fall back on a defence that offers no real guarantees. Up against a strong Once Caldas side, in difficult conditions, nothing about that approach is likely to change.
Match Results: Cucuta Deportivo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.17;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.17, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Once Caldas (home) vs Cucuta Deportivo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 10;
- wins: 4 (36.36%) vs 1 (10%);
- losses: 2 (18.18%) vs 3 (30%);
- draws: 5 (45.45%) vs 6 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.45 vs 0.9.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 5 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.5).
- Cucuta Deportivo have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
- Cucuta Deportivo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games against Once Caldas.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.17, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Once Caldas vs Cucuta Deportivo
- average total in the tournament: 2.76 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.57 vs 1.16;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.68;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.86 vs 0.47;
- Once Caldas: average total at home in the tournament - 1.82;
- Cucuta Deportivo: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.33) vs 0.6 (away - 0.4).
- Once Caldas have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 games against Cucuta Deportivo.
- Once Caldas have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games.
- Once Caldas have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 home games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.84 (7.67 - for home team and 2.17 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10 (7.67 - for home team and 2.33 - for away team).
Once Caldas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.48; at home field - 6.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 5.17.
Cucuta Deportivo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.95, away - 4.3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 3.6.
- Cucuta Deportivo have taken under 3.5 corners in last 5 games against Once Caldas.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (32/206, 15.5%);
- Once Caldas at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Cucuta Deportivo away most often play: 2:0 , 2:2 , 3:2 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.71% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 10.83% (odds 7.5)
2:0 - 10.5% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Once Caldas combine consistent attacking play with defensive discipline, which shows up in the low number of dangerous moments at their end and few corners conceded in many home matches. The numbers back it up: eight of their nine home games have seen a total corner count under 9.5. Low-activity football, and it keeps happening regardless of who's visiting. Cucuta are clearly the weaker side here and will likely sit deep all match, barely earning a corner. Our main prediction: total corners under 9.5.
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Betting Tips: Once Caldas - Cucuta Deportivo
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