Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Colombian Primera A match.
In the 2024 Clausura, Millonarios fell just one point short of reaching the final. This time around, they've already dropped more, and another setback could put them in serious trouble.
Millonarios
Millonarios hold a three-point advantage over Once Caldas, but trail Independiente Santa Fe by one. The gap could have been wider if not for a goalless draw in the last round — ironically, against Once Caldas. That match was anything but dull: Millonarios had 16 shots, Once Caldas 17. Still, it was their second 0:0 in a row and third straight clean sheet — suggesting solid defending but lacking attacking punch.
Once Caldas
For Once Caldas, that stalemate was also their second goalless draw in this play-off phase — they held Atlético Nacional away in the opening round. In fact, four of their last five matches have ended under the total, and they haven’t tasted victory in that stretch either.
Millonarios vs Once Caldas Prediction
Head-to-head form also leans towards a low-scoring affair: four of the last five meetings saw under 2.5 goals, and Once Caldas avoided defeat in all of them. That trend looks set to continue in this high-stakes clash.
