Llaneros vs Once Caldas prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Primera A Colombia
In the 14th round of the Colombian Primera A Apertura on March 30, 2026, Llaneros and Once Caldas will face off. The ambitious visitors are coming for victory.
Llaneros vs Once Caldas: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Villavicencio club collected only 45 points in 2025, finishing just sixteenth in the final standings. This season started with a five-game unbeaten run, but setbacks became more frequent afterwards. Against Cucuta Deportivo and America de Cali, they at least managed draws.
The Manizales team finished last season with 63 points and in ninth place—insufficient to reach even the Copa Sudamericana qualification. However, in 2026 they lost only once at the start, and from late February had a winning streak. Still, there was a draw with Bucaramanga and a heavy defeat to Millonarios.
Jose Garcia's side averages 1.08 goals scored and concedes about one per game. Moreno and his teammates manage to score 1.85 goals per match while conceding just 1.31.
Previous Matches: Llaneros vs Once Caldas
The clubs played each other for the first time last season, exchanging "home" wins.
This matchup is expected to be evenly contested. However, it is unlikely to be very spectacular—expect "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.72).
Llaneros vs Once Caldas: Key Statistics and Trends
- Llaneros have won just one of their last eight matches
- 54% of Llaneros' matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.08
- Once Caldas have failed to win in two consecutive games
- 85% of Once Caldas' matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.15
Llaneros vs Once Caldas: Probable Starting Lineups
Llaneros play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Ortega - Salcedo, Mesa, Morales, Suarez - Cabezas, Ordonez, Miranda, Flores, Vasquez - Yus
Once Caldas play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Marin - Zapata, Zuluaga, Cardona, Santos - Gomez, Mejia, Caicedo, Sanchez, Ramirez - Moreno
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Primera A Apertura standings
