Once Caldas vs Deportivo Cali Prediction: Once Caldas returning to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Clausura, Once Caldas will face Deportivo Cali at Stadium Palogrande in Manizales. The home side head here after a draw (1-1), against Millonarios. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (1-1), against Tolima.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Once Caldas come into this game after a 1-1 draw against Millonarios. Millonarios started the game well, scoring in the 18th minute, with Catano putting the visitors ahead after an assist from Banguero. However, Once Caldas responded just before half-time, with Riquett scoring in the 45+2nd minute, leveling the match. The game continued intensely from then on, with both teams trying to find the winning goal. In the first half, Millonarios had a slight dominance in possession (48% to 52%), but Once Caldas managed to create 7 goal attempts, of which 3 were on target. Millonarios, on the other hand, managed to hit the target in 2 of their only 3 attempts, despite having more possession. In the 2nd half, Millonarios maintained a slight advantage in possession, but Once Caldas managed to withstand the attacking pressure. Despite the chances, neither team managed to convert their chances into goals, resulting in a fair draw. With this result, Caldas is in 1st place in the table with 20 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, with a record of 12 goals scored and 6 goals conceded. The team is in good form, without losing any of the last 3 games, and with a 4-point advantage over 2nd place.

Deportivo Cali team reaches this game after a 1-1 draw against Tolima. Tolima's team came in strongest in the match, reaching the goal as early as 22'. However, the team would suffer a setback, falling down to 10 players by 33'. Despite this, until the end of the first half the team would be able to keep the dominance. In the 2nd part Deportive Cali's team arrived at a tie goal as early as 53'. In addition, the team dominated the encounter, with numerous goal opportunities. Despite this, they would not be able to convert and. the game ended tied. With this result, Deportivo Cali’s team is at No. 17 in the table with 7 points. In the last 5 games in the league, the team logs 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, having a 6-goal record scored and 11 goals suffered.

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

Once Caldas are clear favorites, as they play at home and are in a better momentum.