Once Caldas — Boyaca Chico : Match Preview and Prediction for September 27,2025

The Aftermath of a Crushing Defeat

Let’s look at the facts. Once Caldas has just endured its most agonizing defeat in recent memory. Crashing out of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after a 0-2 home loss, despite holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, was a devastating blow. All of Colombia is buzzing, and the press is relentlessly labeling it a complete failure and disaster.

Lessons Learned

The players’ premature celebrations on the team bus roof before the decisive match came back to haunt them severely. Coach Hernán Darío Herrera himself admitted, “we became overconfident.” Even the legendary Dayro Moreno, the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals, was visibly crushed by the outcome.

Focus Shifts to Primera A

Now, the continental dream is over. All concentration and competitive aggression are now exclusively directed towards the Primera A. A team with the pedigree of a Copa Sudamericana quarter-finalist, featuring the tournament’s leading marksman, returns to their home stadium, Palogrande, fully determined to achieve their league objectives. The lesson about underestimating an opponent was learned in the harshest possible way, and they are unlikely to offer such an easy victory to anyone again.

A Challenging Opponent

Now, let’s turn our attention to their opponents. Boyacá Chicó often proves to be an ideal opponent for any home team. Their away form, in particular, has been nothing short of disastrous. The statistics speak for themselves: the team has lost their last five consecutive away matches.

Dire Away Record

Digging deeper, the picture becomes even grimmer. In the current Primera A season, Boyacá Chicó has played six away games, failing to secure a single victory and earning only one solitary point. Their goal difference stands at a dismal 2-13. The team rarely scores on the road and concedes, on average, more than two goals per game.

Struggles in Attack

Their previous match against Deportivo Pereira should not mislead anyone. While they did snatch a 1-1 draw, it was achieved at home, in the dying seconds, from a highly controversial penalty that incensed the opposing coach. Before that, they suffered heavy defeats, including 0-4 against Tolima and 0-2 against Pasto. The team’s attack is among the weakest in the league, a fact corroborated by their season statistics: a mere 8 goals scored in 12 games, placing them second to last in the tournament in this regard.