Caracas vs Santa Fe prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 31, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the Copa Sudamericana on July 31, 2026, the second leg playoff match will be played between Caracas and Santa Fe. The hosts need more than just a minimal win.
Caracas vs Santa Fe: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Caracas finished seventh in last year's final standings. This season, however, they failed in the Apertura, finishing only tenth and missing out on the playoffs. Still, after beating Metropolitanos in a playoff (on penalties after a 0-0 draw), they earned the right to play in the Copa Sudamericana. They performed decently: collected nine points, one more than Racing Avellaneda, finishing second in their group and advancing to the playoffs.
The team from Bogotá managed to win the Apertura last year and was also in the top five in the final table. Now, they are trying to stay in the playoff zone. However, they lost to Águilas Doradas right away. Meanwhile, in the Copa Libertadores, even after collecting eight points, the players were only third in their group, thus moving to the less prestigious tournament.
In Colombia, the experienced Rodallega opened the scoring just before the half hour mark. After halftime, the hosts doubled their advantage, eventually securing a comfortable win.
Previous Matches: Caracas vs. Santa Fe
The clubs met in this same tournament in September 2010. After winning 2-1 at home, the Bolivians held on for a goalless draw away, advancing to the next round.
The hosts are given the edge this time as well, though not by a large margin. But spectators shouldn’t expect a spectacle—bet on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.67).
Caracas vs Santa Fe: Key Stats and Trends
- Caracas have not won in four consecutive matches
- On average, Caracas score 1.15 goals and concede 1.31 goals per match
- 69% of Caracas matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.46
- Santa Fe have won three of their last five matches
- On average, Santa Fe scores 1.5 goals and concedes 1.08 goals per match
- 75% of Independiente Santa Fe matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.58
Caracas vs Santa Fe: Likely Starting Lineups
Caracas plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (likely lineup): Benítez - Yendis, La Mantia, Quintero, Ferreira - Gudiño, Larotonda - Hernández, Covea, Correa - González
Santa Fe plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (likely lineup): Mosquera, Angulo, Moreno, Olivera, Palacios, Toscano, Torres, Fernandez, Bustos, Obrian, Rodallega
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Copa Sudamericana standings
