Once Caldas and Independiente Medellín face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoria Primera A season. The game takes place at Estadio Palogrande on Friday, 03/04/2026, at 02:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Once Caldas S.A. vs El Equipo del Pueblo S.A., based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Once Caldas vs Independiente Medellín

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Once Caldas Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Once Caldas to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Once Caldas vs Independiente Medellín match is Once Caldas to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Once Caldas, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Independiente Medellín, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Once Caldas vs Independiente Medellín has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.66 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

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Once Caldas comes into the match having played 14 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses.

Once Caldas's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 25 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.79 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.79.

The offence system of Once Caldas is led by Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Luis Francisco Sánchez Mosquera, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 14 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.

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On the other hand, Independiente Medellín comes into the match having played 13 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.23 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

Independiente Medellín's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.

The offence system of Independiente Medellín is led by Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

Head to head: Once Caldas vs Independiente Medellín

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Once Caldas

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D W W

1.6

Home L W W W W

2.4

Away D D W L D

1.2

Away Team

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Independiente Medellín

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

2.4

Home W W W L D

2

Away L W D D W

1.6

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Published on 31 March 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 31 March 2026, at 20:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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