Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.22 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Once Caldas to win @ 1.91 – our chance 59% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultOnce Caldas to win ✗59% · @1.91
Double chanceOnce Caldas or draw ✗80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.91
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.23
Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga preview and prediction
The match
Once Caldas host Bucaramanga in the Primera A on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 02:15 (WAT) at Estadio Palogrande. Once Caldas are 8th with 27 points from 18 games (in the top half), while Bucaramanga sit 4th on 32 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Once Caldas's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Deportivo Pasto 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Bucaramanga's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Internacional de Bogota 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Bucaramanga arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 March 2026, finished Bucaramanga 1–1 Once Caldas.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.7 for Once Caldas and 0.8 for Bucaramanga. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Once Caldas 59%, draw 21%, Bucaramanga 20%.
Safer route: Once Caldas or draw (80%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.91.
Value angle: Once Caldas to win at 1.91 – 59% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Once Caldas or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Once Caldas 1–0 Bucaramanga. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Once Caldas59%fair 1.69 · @1.91
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @3.10
Bucaramanga20%fair 5.09 · @4.10
2.49Expected goals
1.67Once Caldas xG
0.82Bucaramanga xG
55%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Once Caldas 1.7 – 0.8 Bucaramanga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga?
Our pick is Once Caldas or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga?
On our numbers Once Caldas have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bucaramanga 20%.
How many goals will there be in Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga?
Our predicted score is Once Caldas 1–0 Bucaramanga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga?
Once Caldas vs Bucaramanga (Primera A) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 02:15 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Palogrande.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
