Santa Fe vs Caracas prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis

Expect at least a couple of goals

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 22 Jul 2026, 14:36

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1.36 Linebet 22 Jul 12:00 1.46 -0.1 15 Jul 21:02 1.45 + 0.05 14 Jul 21:01 1.4 + 0.05 5.02 Linebet 22 Jul 12:00 4.42 + 0.6 21 Jul 21:01 4.36 + 0.06 19 Jul 21:01 4.19 + 0.18 15 Jul 21:02 4.43 -0.24 14 Jul 21:01 4.86 -0.44 12 Jul 21:01 4.58 + 0.28 11.4 Linebet 22 Jul 12:00 9.25 + 2.15 21 Jul 21:01 9.55 -0.3 19 Jul 21:01 8.95 + 0.6 15 Jul 21:02 9.7 -0.75 14 Jul 21:01 10.1 -0.4 12 Jul 21:01 9.45 + 0.65

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Tournament Copa Sudamericana

Date & kick-off time Today, 20:30

The first play-off match between Santa Fe and Caracas in the Copa Sudamericana will take place on July 24, 2026. The hosts understand how important it is to achieve success at this stage of the tournament.

Santa Fe vs Caracas: Team News and Expert Analysis

The club from Bogotá won the Apertura in 2025 and finished fifth in the final standings. They are currently trying to stay in the top 8, but there is a risk of missing out on the playoffs. The visitors from Caracas finished seventh in last year's championship, then lost to Atlético Junior on penalties.

The Colombians played in the more prestigious Copa Libertadores during the group stage. They started poorly, collecting just one point in their first three matches. However, they improved with a couple of wins and seven points in the second round, which was enough to secure at least third place.

The Venezuelans reached the Copa Sudamericana after a 0-0 draw with Metropolitanos. They then edged Racing Avellaneda by one point—nine to eight—for second place in the group, with Botafogo out of reach.

Previous Matches: Santa Fe vs Caracas

Back in 2010, these teams already met in the Copa Sudamericana. Santa Fe won 2-1 at home in Bogotá, before holding a goalless draw away.

Everyone expects a win, and an easy one, from the home side. However, there are questions for them as well—it is safer to recommend a bet on "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.76).

Santa Fe vs Caracas: Key Statistics and Trends

• Santa Fe has won three of their last five matches
• Caracas has won one out of their last five games

Santa Fe vs Caracas: Probable Starting Lineups

Santa Fe plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Andres Mosquera – Angulo, Moreno, Olivera, Puerta – D. Torres, J. Torres – Zapata, Bustos, Perlas – Rodallega

Caracas also lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Benítez – Yendis, Del Pino Mago, Quintero, Ferreira – Gudiño, Larotonda – Covea, Hernández, Correa – Fernández

Follow the Copa Sudamericana table and keep track of your team’s form before placing your next bet.

Our Pick

Game Prediction Total over 2,0

1.76

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Benjamin Mcneil

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He is an analyst in the world of football who doesn't mind adding to his budget with a lucky bet, something he has been doing for the last 10 years. I don't believe in luck, but I believe that the motivation of the opponents and their kit plays a big role, and any sensation is explainable. I prefer to play cautiously, because it is better to win 5 out of 5 bets at odds of 1.6-1.7 than to lose 2 out of 3 bets at odds of 2.2.

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