Once Caldas vs Santa Fe Prediction & Betting Tips (26 January)

Once Caldas has won 1 match in its last 2 matches, and has conceded 0 losses and 1 draw over the same period. Over this period of 2 matches, Once Caldas scored 3 goals and conceded 2. In their very last match, Once Caldas played against the team and the match ended with a result of 1 - 1. On the other hand, Santa Fe won 0 in their last 2 meetings, for 2 draws and 0 losses conceded.

In their last meeting, Santa Fe faced the team for a final result of 1 - 1. Between Once Caldas who are currently 5th in Primera A - Apertura with a total record of 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, and Santa Fe ranked 13th in Primera A - Apertura and presenting a total record of 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, we see the victory of Once Caldas.

Santa Fe’s recent fixtures have shown a slightly different trajectory. Their last couple of matches featured a mix of resilient defending and sporadic attacking bursts, including a tight win that highlighted their ability to capitalize on isolated chances. Although the club has not announced significant new signings or departures in the past two months, internal reports have focused on maintaining squad fitness and reinforcing tactical discipline. Their coaching team has been particularly vocal about improving ball recovery in midfield, a theme that has carried through their recent performances and shaped their match‑to‑match adjustments.

As the two sides prepare to meet again, the matchup promises a tense, detail‑oriented contest shaped by disciplined defending and cautious attacking patterns. Both teams have shown in their recent matches that they are capable of grinding out results even when not at their most fluid. Given the current form trends, the tactical emphasis on defensive solidity, and the narrow margins that have defined their latest performances, the most reasonable expectation points toward a low‑scoring affair. With that in mind, the predicted correct score for this encounter is 1:0.

• Summary: Once Caldas is going head to head with Independiente Santa Fe starting on 26 Jan 2026 at 01:20 UTC at Estadio Palogrande stadium, Manizales city, Colombia. The match is a part of the Liga DIMAYOR, Apertura .
• Referee: Wilmar Roldan
• Once Caldas Feedinco Rating: 6.87
• Santa Fe Feedinco Rating: 6.95