Once Caldas are narrowly favored to win against Cúcuta Deportivo, with recent market odds typically hovering around 2.30 for an away victory, 3.10 for a draw, and 2.90 for a Cúcuta home win. Bookmakers are giving Once Caldas a slight edge due to their more consistent performances in recent Primera A seasons and stronger defensive numbers, and you can often find highly competitive lines at DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Cucuta Deportivo vs Once Caldas match is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM local time on January 17, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00 PM Colombia Time (COT, UTC-5). Fans following from other regions should convert from COT to their local timezone to avoid missing kickoff.

The game is set to be played in Cúcuta, Colombia, with Cúcuta Deportivo hosting Once Caldas at their traditional home ground, which typically offers a passionate atmosphere and warm conditions close to the Venezuelan border. The stadium generally has a capacity of over 40,000 spectators, featuring natural grass and stands close to the pitch that create significant home support and noise.

Based on recent form trends and typical odds ranges, a balanced prediction leans slightly toward Once Caldas avoiding defeat, with double chance (Once Caldas or Draw) often priced around 1.45–1.55 and an outright Once Caldas win around 2.30. Goals markets are expected to be tight, with under 2.5 goals commonly near even money due to Once Caldas’ historically compact defensive setups in away fixtures.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last several Primera A campaigns, Once Caldas have generally had the upper hand, winning more matches than Cúcuta Deportivo while draws have also been relatively frequent. The average goals per game in these encounters tends to sit around 2–2.5, with Once Caldas usually edging the goal difference by a small margin.