Santa Fe vs Pereira Prediction 28 January 2026
⚽️ The upcoming clash between Santa Fe and Deportes Pereira promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are languishing in the lower part of the standings, which only adds to the intrigue, as every point is crucial. Santa Fe boast a relatively stable defense but struggle with scoring at home. Meanwhile, Deportes Pereira are keen to improve their away record and will likely try to exploit their opponent's weaknesses in attack. A hard-fought battle for points is expected, where converting chances will be of utmost importance.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 July 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Deportivo Pereira):
- ball possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Independiente Santa Fe and Deportivo Pereira:
- played 15 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 4, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 17 against 19;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.33, in the 2nd half - 1.07;
- average total goals in the match - 2.4.
Head-to-head statistics Santa Fe - Pereira

Independiente Santa Fe Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primera A, featuring Once Caldas as the home side and Santa Fe as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Santa Fe vs Once Caldas):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Santa Fe are currently 13th in the league, striving to solidify their standing. The team is showing decent form with one win, one loss, and three draws in their last five matches, indicating a stabilization in their performance. However, their attack remains a weak link, averaging just one goal per game at home. Their most recent encounter with Deportes Pereira ended in a 2-2 draw, adding context to the upcoming match. The Cardinals need to focus on converting their chances to secure a positive outcome.
Match Results: Independiente Santa Fe

Deportivo Pereira Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primera A, with Deportes Pereira hosting Fortaleza Cipaquira. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Deportes Pereira vs Fortaleza Cipaquira):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Deportes Pereira are currently 15th in the league and are striving to overcome a slump in form, having suffered four consecutive defeats before their recent draw. A porous defense remains their primary concern, as they concede an average of two goals per game on the road. Nevertheless, the team has the potential to surprise with unexpected attacking plays when they adjust their game plan to suit their opponent's style.
Match Results: Deportivo Pereira
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 4, draws - 6.
Statistics: Independiente Santa Fe vs Deportivo Pereira
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 8;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Deportivo Pereira won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.13, the guests - 1.27;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 4.
- Independiente Santa Fe have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Independiente Santa Fe vs Deportivo Pereira
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Independiente Santa Fe at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Deportivo Pereira away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Independiente Santa Fe at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Deportivo Pereira away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
- Independiente Santa Fe drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be a tense affair with few goals, given the current form of both teams' attacking lines and the solid defense of the home side. Based on Santa Fe's home performances and the overall form of both teams, a low-scoring encounter seems likely. We recommend considering the home team's individual total under 1.5 goals, taking into account their tendency to score few goals even on their own turf.