Once Caldas host Atlético Bucaramanga in Categoria Primera A clash

match context and venue

The Categoria Primera A returns this Saturday, 26 September 2026, with a fixture between Once Caldas and Atlético Bucaramanga. Kick-off is scheduled for 01:15 UTC at Palogrande in Manizales. This match sees two mid-table teams with differing recent fortunes face off in what could be a competitive encounter.

standings and recent form

Once Caldas currently occupy 10th place after 10 games, having secured three wins, three draws and four losses. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 12, giving them a modest goal difference of +1. Their recent form over the last five matches shows a mixed bag with two wins and three losses, including a 1-0 home victory against Deportes Tolima on 16 September and a 0-1 away loss to Deportivo Pasto on 20 September.

Atlético Bucaramanga are positioned higher in the table, sitting sixth after nine games. They remain unbeaten with four wins and five draws, amassing 17 points. Their attacking output stands at 14 goals scored against eight conceded, resulting in a goal difference of +6. In their last five outings, they have won two and drawn three, most recently winning 2-0 at home against Bogotá FC on 20 September and securing a 2-2 home draw with Independiente Medellín on 18 September. Their unbeaten run gives them momentum heading into this fixture.

head-to-head history

The two sides met once earlier this season, on 19 March 2026, with the fixture played at Atlético Bucaramanga’s ground. That match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams sharing the spoils. This previous encounter suggests a closely matched contest, with neither side having the upper hand historically in this campaign.

what to expect and key battles

With Atlético Bucaramanga unbeaten in their last five matches and holding a five-point advantage over Once Caldas, they will be keen to maintain their strong form. Meanwhile, Once Caldas will look to capitalise on home advantage to arrest their recent run of losses and climb the table. Offensively, Atlético Bucaramanga have averaged 1.6 goals per game in their recent outings compared to Once Caldas’s 0.6, which may be a crucial factor. Defensively, Atlético Bucaramanga have also been more solid, conceding 0.8 goals per game recently versus Once Caldas’s 1.0. This could make for an intriguing tactical battle at Palogrande.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head