Duel between América de Cali and Once Caldas is looking to be one of those affairs where form goes out the window. Starting
América de Cali’s been all over the shop, their performances yo-yoing from classy to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Once Caldas’s scrapping through a rough patch, their rearguard looking unstable.
Looking at past meetings, it’s a crapshoot. América de Cali’s enjoyed the advantage lately, but soccer’s got a terrible memory.
Personal take: Each outfits’ve got issues. América de Cali’s engine room’s sputtering, while Once Caldas’s forwards craves a cutting edge.
In terms of the Primera A, this fixture carries extra weight. The competition’s fight for top spots means every point is crucial, and both sides know a strong showing here could change narratives in the standings. How they’ve fared lately in the Primera A suggests neither side can afford slip-ups, making this tie even more compelling.
But hey, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the fixture where a player steps up.
Bottom line: This isn't just another match—it's prime-time action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.América de Cali: Joel Graterol, M. Castillo, Daniel Bocanegra, Jean Carlos Pestana, Omar Bertel, Rafael Carrascal, Josen Escobar, Sebastian Osorio, Cristian Barrios, Rodrigo Holgado, Lucumi, Jan
Once Caldas: Joan Parra, Efrain Navarro, Jorge Cardona, Jerson Malagon, Juan Castrillon, Juan Diaz, Jhon Garcia, Andrés Ibargüen, Esteban Beltran, Juan Felipe Hincapie Gomez, Oscar Zapata
The latest head-to-head matches of contenders in every championship. Following this data we can make a conclusion that America de Cali has historical advantage.
Over the last games América de Cali holds wins - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Once Caldas on the other hand ends the latest games with wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Based on this data we come to a conclusion that Once Caldas currently is in better form, in comparison to América de Cali.
América de Cali: Bucaramanga – (Draw 0:0), Fortaleza C.E.I.F – (Loss 1:0), Deportivo Cali – (Draw 0:0), Bucaramanga – (Win 2:0), Alianza Valledupar – (Loss 1:0).
Once Caldas: Independiente del Valle – (Loss 0:2), Envigado – (Win 1:0), Bucaramanga – (Draw 0:0), Deportivo Pereira – (Win 1:0), Independiente Santa Fe – (Win 1:2).
