Alianza Valledupar
- Alianza Valledupar are without a win in their last 5 games (4 defeats, 1 draw).
- A tight and cagey game is expected when Alianza Valledupar host Once Caldas in Valledupar on Sunday afternoon.
- The home team are sitting bottom of the Primera A 2026 table with 1 point from 4 games, and have been particularly poor in their most recent outings, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Atletico Bucaramanga and a 2-0 loss at Deportes Tolima in their previous games.
- Alianza boss Hubert Bodhert, appointed in April 2024, has been attempting to instil a pragmatic approach on his team, prioritising organisation, defensive solidity, and a compact block from deep.
Once Caldas
- Once Caldas are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws); they have not won in their last three away visits to Alianza Valledupar.
- The visitors are more of a possession-based side and like to control the tempo and flow of the game, with their 4-5-1 system, selective pressing approach, and veteran striker Dayro Moreno usually the main focus of their attacks.
- Once Caldas are 8th in the table after taking 6 points from their opening 4 games, and they have been the more consistent of the two sides so far this term.
- Once Caldas have been solid on the road in Primera A 2026 so far (1 win, 1 draw), scoring 1.5 goals per away game on average.
Head-to-Head
- The last meeting ended 0-0, and Alianza have won just 1 of their previous 2 clashes.
- Once are also unbeaten in their last 3 away fixtures across all competitions (2 wins, 1 draw), so this will be a tricky place for them to travel.
Key Players
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Key players:
- Dayro Moreno has been deadly in front of goal for Once so far this season, netting 3 of their 5 Primera A 2026 goals.
- He is undoubtedly the biggest threat in their side, while Wiston Fernandez (1 goal in 4 games) is the main scoring threat for Alianza.
Betting Insights
Under 2.5 goals is heavily favored at 1.45 for this matchup, and the odds seem accurate given the defensive, controlled approach of the visitors and the recent history between the sides.
Prediction
- The contrast in tactics between the teams should make for a chess match rather than a shootout and a cagey contest is anticipated.
- Our selection is for a narrow victory for Once Caldas, but this game could go either way.
