America De Cali vs Once Caldas: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As America de Cali prepare to host Once Caldas on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Londono, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

America de Cali, currently 7th in the standings with 10 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Once Caldas, sitting 8th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between America de Cali and Once Caldas have favored Once Caldas, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Junior, America de Cali recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Jean, Bertel, Mosquera, Torres, Castillo, Escobar, Carrascal, Machis, Guzman, Lucumi, . A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Once Caldas's last outing came against Deportes Tolima, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Parra, Tamayo, Cuesta, Cardona, Cuesta, Barrios, Sanchez, Rojas, Zuleta, Zapata, Moreno. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, America de Cali are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Once Caldas are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: America de Cali's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Once Caldas's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 89% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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