Confirmed Lineups:
Santa Fe will line up as follows:
On the other hand, Once Caldas will line up as follows:
Santa Fe Leads the Head-to-Head Record Against Once Caldas
Since their first league match on August 15, 1948, these two teams have faced each other more than 210 official encounters. The overall balance shows Santa Fe with a slight advantage: in approximately 209–214 matches , the Bogotá team has achieved between 72 and 77 victories , compared to 63–67 victories by Once Caldas, with around 67 to 70 draws . In terms of goals, Santa Fe has scored approximately 308–319 , while Once Caldas has accumulated between 274 and 285 goals .
Santa Fe’s performance at the Palogrande stadium (Manizales) has been favorable in recent times. Since 2010, Santa Fe has won 7 out of 19 matches , drawing 8 , and suffering only 4 losses during that period. Notable recent encounters include Santa Fe’s 1-0 wins in 2020 and 2024 , memorable draws like 2-2 in May 2022 , and a 3-1 local victory for Once Caldas in 2023 .
The top scorers in this rivalry are Oswaldo Galarza (Once Caldas) with 12 goals and Alfonso Cañón (Santa Fe) with 11 goals . Among the significant encounters, the 2011 league semifinal , won by Once Caldas 2-1 , stands out, as well as Copa Colombia clashes where both teams have positioned themselves highly in tight results.
Current Standings in Group B of Liga Betplay Dimayor
Millonarios currently leads with six points after four matches. They hold a goal difference of +1 and also possess the invisible point, an advantage gained by finishing in the top two during the all-against-all phase. Santa Fe follows closely with six points , but with a goal difference of 0 .
Atlético Nacional is in third place with five points , also after four rounds, and a goal difference of 0 . Finally, Once Caldas sits at the bottom of the group with three points , resulting from three draws and one loss, with a goal difference of -1 .
This group is very tight, with all four teams still mathematically in contention as they approach the next matchday on Monday, June 16 , where Santa Fe will face Once Caldas and Nacional will take on Millonarios. This match will be crucial for determining the finalist who will compete against the winner of Group A.
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