Once Caldas ran riot early, scoring three times in the first 14 minutes to take full control of the game. Jefry Zapata, Andrés Roa and Michael Barrios all found the net inside a devastating spell, leaving Cúcuta Deportivo chasing the game from the outset.
Once Caldas 5:1 Cúcuta Deportivo — Match Report
First half3 - 1
- 7(Foul)
- 10
- 36
Second half2 - 0
- 63(Foul)
- 67(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Once Caldas vs Cúcuta Deportivo?
Once Caldas 5-1 Cúcuta Deportivo (Primera A, Apertura).
Who scored?
Jefry Zapata (2', assist Andrés Roa) for Once Caldas; Andrés Roa (10', assist Luis Gómez) for Once Caldas; Michael Barrios (14', assist Jaime Alvarado) for Once Caldas; Lucas Ríos (36') for Cúcuta Deportivo; Mateo Zuleta (87', assist Juan David Cuesta) for Once Caldas.
Was Once Caldas's win deserved?
Yes — Once Caldas were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Once Caldas vs Cúcuta Deportivo?
Yellow cards: Juan Felipe Castano Zuluaga (Once Caldas); Diego Calcaterra (Cúcuta Deportivo); Andres Correa (Once Caldas).
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Head to Head meetings
Once Caldas – Cúcuta Deportivo
Once Caldas
Cúcuta Deportivo
- 3
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 1  |
Scored goals | 9 | 5 |
Average per game | 2.25 | 1.25 |
The biggest victory | 5-1 | 1-3 |
Form
Once Caldas
- 5Matches
- 6Goals
- 1.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 3Draws
- 0Losses
Cúcuta Deportivo
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Standings
Once Caldas – Cúcuta Deportivo
Best statistical picks
Once Caldas – Cúcuta Deportivo
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Once Caldas opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 4.20 | 7.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Once Caldas
Once Caldas are clear favourites for the Apertura curtain-raiser. They have won two of three recent meetings with Cúcuta Deportivo, who arrive on a five-match winless run. CheckLive's read gives the home side a strong 78% lean, driven by superior form and mental edge.
Home win — Once Caldas1.45
High confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
52.1
35
CheckSkill
57.8
50.8
CheckMental
60.4
22.4
CheckLive total62.1 vs 39.6+22.5Once Caldas: 56.3 + 5.8 for home advantage = 62.1
More match signals
Once Caldas (DNB)83%1.14
Over 2.575%1.75
Once Caldas (−1)87%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is favourites to win?
Once Caldas are the predicted winners. They boast a strong head-to-head record and face a Cúcuta side on a five-match winless streak. The data heavily favours them, making them the safe bet.
Which team is in better form?
Once Caldas have been more consistent. Cúcuta Deportivo are winless in five matches with three draws and two losses. The home side's form is clearly superior, a key factor in the prediction.
How many goals to expect?
Recent meetings between these sides average 2.6 goals per game. With Once Caldas' dominance and Cúcuta's low scoring, under 2.5 goals looks probable. The match may not be high-scoring.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 4.20 | 7.50 |