Once Caldas vs Dep. Pasto: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Once Caldas prepare to host Pasto on March 14, 2026, with kick-off at 00:20, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Once Caldas, currently 1st in the standings with 19 points from 10 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 11 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Pasto, sitting 4th with 18 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Once Caldas and Pasto have favored Once Caldas, with Once Caldas claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). This fixture has generally favored Once Caldas in recent years.

In their previous league match against Deportivo Cali, Once Caldas recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Parra, Tamayo, Cardona, Castano, Cuesta, Mejia, Gomez, Sanchez, Quinones, Zapata, Moreno. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Pasto's last outing came against Cucuta, where they secured a 3-2 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Bernal, Velasco, Gil Uribe, Torijano, Jimenez, Caicedo, Goez, Estupinan, Pisano, Perlaza, Cordoba. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Once Caldas are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Once Caldas and Pasto are expected to use their standard structures. 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 a moderate number of goals: Once Caldas's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Pasto's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 56% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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