Primera A · 2026Estadio Palogrande

Once Caldas 2–1 Junior Barranquilla · Primera A

2–1Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Once Caldas won 2–1.

Shots
1613
Shots on target
55
Expected goals
1.161.16
Possession
44%56%

Full time

What the match recorded

Once Caldas beat Junior 2–1. Recorded in this match (Once Caldas – Junior): shots 16–13, shots on target 5–5, expected goals 1.16–1.16, possession 44%–56%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Both teams have elevated corners records

moderate

Each team's season corners average is above the competition baseline.

7.33 corners/match ●CornersOnce Caldas · Junior6 corners/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Both team averages are compared with the same competition baseline.

Window: season

MetricOnce CaldasJuniorBaseline
Corners7.33 corners/match6 corners/match4 corners/match

Caveat: A shared historical pattern is descriptive and may not repeat in one fixture.

Once Caldas have a visible home split

weak

Once Caldas's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

19.3 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season14.5 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots19.3 shots/match14.5 shots/match11.2 shots/match

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

Junior show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

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

14.5 shots/match ▲ShotsOnce Caldas · Junior16.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricOnce CaldasJuniorBaseline
Shots14.5 shots/match16.4 shots/match11.2 shots/match
Shots against12 shots/match11.6 shots/match11.7 shots/match

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

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots16 shots13 shotsOnce Caldas 16 shots, Junior Barranquilla 13 shots
  • Shots on target5 shots5 shotsOnce Caldas 5 shots, Junior Barranquilla 5 shots
  • Expected goals1.16 xG1.16 xGOnce Caldas 1.16 xG, Junior Barranquilla 1.16 xG
  • Possession44%56%Once Caldas 44%, Junior Barranquilla 56%
  • Corners4 corners4 cornersOnce Caldas 4 corners, Junior Barranquilla 4 corners
  • Fouls11 fouls15 foulsOnce Caldas 11 fouls, Junior Barranquilla 15 fouls
  • Yellow cards2 cards1 cardOnce Caldas 2 cards, Junior Barranquilla 1 card
  • Passes341 passes421 passesOnce Caldas 341 passes, Junior Barranquilla 421 passes
  • Pass accuracy83%84%Once Caldas 83%, Junior Barranquilla 84%
  • Shots inside box9 shots6 shotsOnce Caldas 9 shots, Junior Barranquilla 6 shots
  • Blocked shots6 blocks4 blocksOnce Caldas 6 blocks, Junior Barranquilla 4 blocks
  • Goalkeeper saves4 saves3 savesOnce Caldas 4 saves, Junior Barranquilla 3 saves
  • Offsides1 offside1 offsideOnce Caldas 1 offside, Junior Barranquilla 1 offside

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Once Caldas favored in 2 of 13 directional metrics · Junior Barranquilla in 5 · 6 too close

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Once Caldas6 matchesJunior Barranquilla5 matches
1.33 goals/matchGoals scored6/5▲ 1.8 goals/match
1 goal/match ▲Goals allowed6/51.4 goals/match
0.77 xG/matchExpected goals4/3▲ 1.66 xG/match
14.5 shots/matchShots6/5▲ 16.4 shots/match
5.83 shots/matchShots on target6/55.8 shots/match
54.5%Possession6/5● 58.4%
7.33 corners/match ●Corners6/56 corners/match
10.8 fouls/matchFouls6/513.4 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples6 / 5home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom nearest prior match
  • Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Fri, 13 Feb 2026, 03:20 UTC · analysis-v4

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