Deportiva Once Caldas VS Union Espanola
Match Date: May 8, 2025, 10:00 UTC | League: Copa Sudamericana | Venue: Home stadium of Once Caldas (Colombia) | Teams: Once Caldas (Home) vs. Unión Española (Away)
Recent FormOnce Caldas: 3W-1D-1L in last 5 matches (W vs. Pereira, D vs. Nacional, W vs. Bucaramanga). Unión Española: 2W-2D-1L in last 5 matches (D vs. U. Católica, W vs. O'Higgins, L vs. Colo-Colo). Home team shows stronger recent momentum.
Head-to-Head3 meetings since 2020: Once Caldas 2W-1D-0L. Last encounter: 2-1 win for Once Caldas in 2023 Sudamericana group stage. Consistent home advantage in previous clashes.
Odds Analysis1X2 Odds: 1.46 (Home) / 3.94 (Draw) / 6.00 (Away). Implied probability: 68.5% home win. Value discrepancy between bookmakers' favorite status and Unión Española's continental inexperience.
PredictionOnce Caldas 2-1 Unión Española. Key factors: Home turf advantage at high-altitude Manizales, Colombia; Unión Española's 0% win rate in continental away games since 2022; Once Caldas' 80% home scoring rate in 2025.
No Betting AdviceThis analysis strictly follows statistical patterns and excludes real-time variables like squad rotations or weather conditions. Does not constitute gambling recommendation.
