Once Caldas
- Once Caldas are a clear favorite to take the 3 points when they welcome Boyaca Chico in what could be a key game in both sides’ seasons.
- Once sit 4th in Primera A 2026 with 13 points after 8 games, which represents a strong start to the campaign for Hernan Herrera’s side.
- They’ve won two of their four home games, thumping Boyaca Chico 5-2 at home in the Primera A Clausura 2025 and beating Junior FC 2-1.
Boyaca Chico
- Boyaca Chico on the other hand, are in dire straits.
- They sit 19th in the table after picking up just 4 points from their opening 8 games, already 9 behind Once.
- Since Flabio Torres took the helm in April 2025, Chico’s identity has become clear - a disciplined 4-4-2 setup, collective defending first and foremost, and directness in transition, particularly at home.
- They are yet to find consistency on the road however, with 0.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per-match away from home in the league.
- Chico come into this game after a 2-game skid, losing 2-1 away to Fortaleza FC and 1-0 at home to Aguilas Doradas.
Head-to-Head
Once Caldas are unbeaten at home in the Primera A 2026 season, winning 2 and drawing 2 of 4 .
Key Players
- Dayro Moreno is the talisman, with the veteran forward scoring 5 in Primera A in 2026.
- Only Italinho has found any consistency in front of goal, scoring 3 goals in 6 league appearances, responsible for half of Chico’s last 5 Primera A strikes.
Betting Insights
- Once Caldas are the firm favourites for this game at 1.39, with Chico a long shot at 9.0.
- I’m sticking with the bookmakers on this occasion as the value lies with the hosts, but Under 2.5 goals at 1.7 is also a big winner, with Chico’s away struggles and Caldas’ structured approach likely seeing the game remain close.
Prediction
With the home advantage in Caldas’ favour, I expect Herrera to make the difference and his side to dominate the play.
