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Primera A: Once Caldas Face Struggling Deportivo Pereira
Deportivo Pereira host Once Caldas in this Primera A fixture. The home side has endured a winless season so far, while Once Caldas arrive in better form and as clear favourites according to the odds.
Once Caldas is likely to try and impose their possession-based game, leveraging their superior ball retention and passing accuracy, particularly at home. They will look to exploit Pereira's defensive frailties through patient build-up and potentially exploiting wider areas where Pereira's stats show them conceding a high average number of goals. Pereira, meanwhile, may struggle to establish control, likely finding themselves defending for large portions. Their recent positive attacking output in their last match might suggest they'll try to play with more urgency, but their overall defensive record indicates they could be vulnerable to quick transitions or sustained pressure.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Deportivo Pereira remain winless this season after 15 league matches.
- • Once Caldas have won 40% of their league games and conceded less than 1.5 goals on average.
- • The odds heavily favour Once Caldas to take all three points.
AI Prediction
Once Caldas' superior form, attacking prowess, and tighter defence make them strong favourites. Deportivo Pereira's winless streak and high goals conceded average are concerning, despite a slightly improved showing in their last game. The odds reflect this disparity, strongly favouring the visitors. Given both teams' scoring and conceding patterns, a game with multiple goals seems probable.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon70% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x230%O/U40%BTTS63%
gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)by google65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U47%BTTS70%- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)by google68% AWAYBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x240%O/U63%BTTS70%
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Team recent
Deportivo Pereira Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Alianza Valledupar | 2 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Chico | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Deportivo Cali | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Cucuta | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Internacional de Bogota | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Águilas Doradas | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Bucaramanga | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Millonarios | 1 - 5 | - | ||||
HOME | Deportivo Pasto | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Independiente Medellin | 1 - 1 | - |
Deportivo Pereira's season has been a tough watch, with no wins from their opening 15 games. They struggle to convert chances, averaging less than a goal per game, and concede heavily, letting in nearly two goals on average. While their home form is slightly better in terms of scoring, they still haven't secured a victory, dropping points in 57% of home fixtures. Their recent form mirrors their season, having lost their last three matches, conceding at least two goals in each, although their very last outing showed a slight improvement in attack with two goals scored.
Once Caldas Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Independiente Medellin | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Llaneros | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Millonarios | 1 - 4 | - | ||||
AWAY | Bucaramanga | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Deportivo Pasto | 4 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Deportivo Cali | 2 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Chico | 3 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Fortaleza FC | 4 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Deportes Tolima | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Junior | 2 - 1 | - |
Once Caldas presents a stark contrast, sitting comfortably with a 40% win rate for the season. They are a potent attacking force, averaging 1.7 goals per game, and are defensively much tighter than their hosts, conceding only 1.3 on average. Their home record is particularly strong, boasting a 50% win rate. Away from home, they are harder to beat than most, with only one loss in seven, though draws are common, with nearly 60% of their away games ending all square. Recent form shows them as resilient, with two draws and a loss in their last three, but they managed to score in each of those games.
Odds
Lineups
Deportivo Pereira
(5-3-2)
Once Caldas
(4-1-4-1)