Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga Prediction: Can Once Caldas reach first place in this round?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Clausura, Once Caldas will face Bucaramanga at Stadium Palogrande in Manizales. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against La Equidad. The visitors arrive here after a loss (0-1), against Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Once Caldas comes into this game after a 1-1 draw against La Equidad. The first half was fairly evenly matched in terms of possession, but above all, there were good chances for both teams to score. Despite this, both teams struggled to score and the first half ended in a goalless draw. The second half was similar but with a greater number of chances for La Equidad. In one of these chances, the team actually took the lead in the 70th minute. However, the advantage was short-lived, with Once Caldas equalizing shortly after, in the 76th minute. There were few chances until the end of the match, with the result remaining the same. With this result, Once Caldas is in 3rd place in the table, with 10 points. In the last 4 games played the team recorded 3 wins and 1 draw, with a record of 5 goals scored and 1 conceded. After 3 straight wins the team now faced a draw. Still they are one of the few who haven’t lost yet and have one of the best goals scored to conceded ratio.

Bucaramanga comes into this game after a 0-1 defeat to Santa Fe. The first half was evenly matched until the moment that changed the game. In the 27th minute, Bucaramanga was reduced to 10 players, with Romana being sent off. From that moment on, the game was dominated by Santa Fe. In the second half, Santa Fe started well and scored a goal in the 53rd minute. Santa Fe continued to dominate until the 71st minute. At that moment, they were also reduced to 10 players and Bucaramanga managed to play the game again. Despite creating good opportunities, Bucaramanga was unable to equalize. With this result, Bucaramanga is in 15th place in the table, with 4 points. In the last 4 games played, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a record of 1 goal scored and 2 conceded. Despite a good Apertura championship, the team is having a lot of difficulties in this Clausura.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Once Caldas has won 2, Bucaramanga has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in just 1 of those matches.

Once Caldas are favorites to win this match. They are in great form and play at home.