Primera A · 2026

Once Caldas vs Deportivo Pereira · Primera A

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.40.71
Expected goals
1.070.75
Shots
14.98.73
Possession
53.6%44.9%

30-second read

What the record shows

One pattern stands out in the record: once Caldas's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. The next-strongest reading is weaker: once Caldas's last-five goals scored average is below their season average. Limitation: Lineup availability and tactical choices are not in the retained data.

Once Caldas's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Once Caldas's last-five goals scored average is below their season average.

0.8 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1.4 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for0.8 goals/match1.4 goals/match1.24 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Once Caldas show a distinct attacking-volume record

strong

Once Caldas's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

14.9 shots/match ▲ShotsOnce Caldas · Deportivo Pereira8.73 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricOnce CaldasDeportivo PereiraBaseline
Shots14.9 shots/match8.73 shots/match12.4 shots/match
Shots against13.6 shots/match16.3 shots/match11.9 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Deportivo Pereira have a visible away split

moderate

Deportivo Pereira's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

7.31 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season8.73 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots7.31 shots/match8.73 shots/match12.4 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Once Caldas favored in 11 of 13 directional metrics · Deportivo Pereira in 1 · 1 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Once Caldas35 matchesDeportivo Pereira31 matches
1.4 goals/match ▲Goals scored35/310.71 goals/match
1.17 goals/match ▲Goals allowed35/311.58 goals/match
1.07 xG/match ▲Expected goals30/260.75 xG/match
14.9 shots/match ▲Shots33/308.73 shots/match
5.61 shots/match ▲Shots on target33/303.2 shots/match
53.6% ●Possession33/3044.9%
5.12 corners/match ●Corners33/302.6 corners/match
3 cards/matchCards9/103.4 cards/match
10.4 fouls/matchFouls33/3011.2 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Once Caldas
1Draws
0Deportivo Pereira
Deportivo Pereira — Once Caldas · Primera A0–0

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples35 / 31home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness15 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
Analysis cutoff: Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 00:15 UTC · analysis-v4

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