Once Caldas will welcome Fluminense to Estadio Palogrande for their CONMEBOL Sudamericana clash on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
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Once Caldas vs Fluminense predictions: One team to blank
Key stats
- At least one team failed to score in four of Once Caldas’ last five matches.
- Fluminense drew blanks in three of their last four games.
- Once Caldas’ last five games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Once Caldas 0-1 Fluminense
Although Fluminense lost their Brasileiro Serie A opening game last weekend, it was their first defeat in six away games (W3, D2).
The Serie A outfit reached the quarter-final in the Copa Libertadores last season, while Once Caldas have qualified for a continental competition for the first time since 2011.
Taking everything into account, we are leaning towards Fluminense for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fluminense are clear favourites
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
This will be Once Caldas' first appearance in the Copa Sudamericana. The hosts have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks, having won only one of their last four matches.
On the other hand, Fluminense are currently on a four-match winless run. However, they have been impressive in continental competitions in recent years, winning the Copa Libertadores in 2023 and reaching the quarterfinals last season.
Additionally, Fluminense are former Sudamericana champions, having won this competition in 2009.
Bearing that in mind, Fluminense are the expected winners at 5/6 (1.83). Teams with these odds generally have a 54.5% probability of winning.
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Also, fewer than three goals were scored in Once Caldas' last five matches, three of which went below the 1.5-goal mark. For this reason, under 1.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Fluminense to continue their dominance over Colombian sides?
This will be the first clash between these sides. Interestingly, Fluminense have an 8-1-3 win-draw-loss record in 12 previous clashes with Colombian opponents, while Once Caldas have a 6-5-7 record in 18 previous encounters with Brazilian teams.
Once Caldas preview: A couple of absentees
Coach Hernan Ramirez is expected to make plans for this game without defender Jorge Cardona, who picked up an injury in the Matchday 9 league draw against Deportivo Pereira, and right-back Daniel Quinones, who is suffering a long-term meniscus injury.
Once Caldas will be on a quest for a first Copa Sudamericana title. They were Copa Libertadores champions in 2004.
Predicted lineup: Aguirre (GK), Cuesta, Castano, Malagon, Patino, M. Garcia, A. Garcia, Arteaga, Zapata, Barrios & Moreno.
Colombia Primera A 12/05/25
D
Millonarios
2
Once Caldas
2
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
W
Union Espanola
0
Once Caldas
1
Colombia Primera A 01/05/25
W
Envigado FC
1
Once Caldas
2
Copa Sudamericana 23/04/25
W
San Jose de Oruro
2
Once Caldas
3
Colombia Primera A 20/04/25
L
Independiente Medellin
2
Once Caldas
0
Fluminense preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Fluminense parted ways with coach Mano Menezes after losing their Serie A opener. Marcao will lead the team on an interim basis for the fifth time in his career until a replacement is found.
Kevin Serna suffered an injury in Fluminense's loss to Fortaleza on Saturday and will be unavailable for this contest, alongside Otavio, who has muscle problems, and Lele, who has a cruciate ligament tear.
Predicted lineup: Fabio (GK), Rene, Freytes, Silva, Guga, Martinelli, Hercules, Canobbio, Lima, Arias & Cano.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Atletico Mineiro
3
Fluminense
2
Copa Sudamericana 09/05/25
L
San Jose de Oruro
1
Fluminense
0
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Sport Recife
1
Fluminense
2
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Aparecidense
0
Fluminense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Botafogo
2
Fluminense
0
Player to watch: German Cano
German Cano will look to get back to scoring ways after failing to get on the scoresheet in his last four appearances for Fluminense. Despite his recent goal drought, the former Vasco da Gama forward scored five goals in his last seven appearances.