Llaneros vs Once Caldas - Primera A

The Primera A returns to the home ground on March 30, 2026, where Llaneros and Once Caldas will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Llaneros and Once Caldas cross paths in the Primera A, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. Llaneros have blown hot and cold, LLLLW across their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that leaves room for improvement. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LWWWW in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.22 versus 1.44 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. What happened is that when the team was being defeated game after game, they put more money on the table to solve the problem." It did not work.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Llaneros favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Once Caldas are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman Y. Guzmán — 16 goals this term — will be one to watch. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Former Blackburn forward Sammie Szmodics ran clear on to a long pass from Ward but was stopped as he collided with Gregoire Coudert.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Primera A picture. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.