Santa Fe and Fortaleza CEIF face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Categoria Primera A 2026 match. The game will take place at Santa Fe's home ground, the Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín (El Coloso de la 57).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Independiente Santa Fe S.A. and Fortaleza Centro de Entrenamiento Integrado en el Fútbol S.A., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Santa Fe vs Fortaleza CEIF
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HT/FT - 1/2
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Santa Fe preview
Santa Fe heads into the match with the following record in the Categoria Primera A: in 29 matches, Club Independiente Santa Fe S.A. secured 10 victories, 14 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Red Express's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Santa Fe has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 58 goals, of which 44 were scored in the Categoria Primera A, resulting in an average of 1.52 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Hugo Rodallega Martínez, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Omar Andrés Fernández Frasica has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Santa Fe has conceded 31 goals in the Categoria Primera A (an average of 1.07 per game) and 39 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.98 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Fortaleza CEIF preview
Fortaleza CEIF comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Categoria Primera A. They have secured 6 victories, 10 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.08 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.
Fortaleza Centro de Entrenamiento Integrado en el Fútbol S.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Categoria Primera A, with an average of 1.08 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
Los Amix's offensive system is led by Andrés Juan Arroyo Romero, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian midfielder has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andrés Juan Arroyo Romero. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.35 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 38 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Santa Fe vs Fortaleza CEIF
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santa Fe
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D D |
1.4 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | D D W L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 47% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.93 | 2.21 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.93 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 1 | 1.14 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 67% | 79% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 27% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 53% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.48 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.22 | 1.63 |
Fortaleza CEIF
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W D D |
1 |
| Away | D L D D L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 43% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.42 | 2.29 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 1.29 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 71% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 29% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 7% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 71% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.44 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.17 | 1.41 |
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