Santa Fe host Jaguares in Colombia's Primera A. Santa Fe have been picking up wins regularly of late, while Jaguares have found things much harder going.
The two sides have met plenty of times down the years, and the most recent meeting didn't go the way the form table might suggest. That's the kind of detail worth keeping in mind before assuming this one is straightforward.
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Recent form tells contrasting stories
Santa Fe's last 20 matches, a mix of league and continental football, have brought nine wins, eight draws and just three defeats, with 27 goals scored against 15 conceded. That's a solid return across a demanding schedule that includes Sudamericana ties against sides like River Plate and Vasco da Gama.
Santa Fe: 20 completed matches; Jaguares: 20 completed matches.
Santa Fe
- Win
- 40% 8 / 20
- Draw
- 45% 9 / 20
- Loss
- 15% 3 / 20
- Scored
- 26
- Conceded
- 15
- Difference
- +11
Jaguares
- Win
- 20% 4 / 20
- Draw
- 35% 7 / 20
- Loss
- 45% 9 / 20
- Scored
- 24
- Conceded
- 30
- Difference
- -6
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Colombia | Union Magdalena | Santa Fe | 26.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Deportivo Cali | 23.09.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Alianza Valledupar | Santa Fe | 20.09.2026 | 1-4 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Vasco DA Gama | Santa Fe | 16.09.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Deportes Tolima | 12.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Santa Fe | Vasco DA Gama | 09.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Fortaleza FC | 06.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Millonarios | 03.09.2026 | 3-2 |
| Primera A | Junior | Santa Fe | 30.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | River Plate | Santa Fe | 27.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera A | Independiente Medellin | Jaguares | 23.09.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Fortaleza FC | 12.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera A | Junior | Jaguares | 06.09.2026 | 3-3 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | America de Cali | 30.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Chico | 22.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Once Caldas | 10.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera A | Internacional de Bogota | Jaguares | 06.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Atletico Nacional | 02.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Jaguares | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Colombia | Deportivo Pereira | Jaguares | 26.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Jaguares have had a rougher run over the same length of sample, taking just four wins from 20 matches with nine defeats and a goal difference well in the red. Several of those games came in the Copa Colombia rather than the league, but the overall pattern of struggle is clear either way.
Santa Fe go into this with the far steadier recent record.
Comparative Team Statistics: Santa Fe vs Jaguares

History leans one way, but the last result didn't
These two have met 20 times in the recorded history here, going back to 2016, and results have swung around depending on venue and era. Santa Fe have had some big away wins in that spread, including a 4-0 and a 4-1, while Jaguares have had their moments too.
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 18.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Jaguares | 15.11.2024 | 3-0 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 29.04.2024 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Jaguares | 20.07.2023 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 28.01.2023 | 2-2 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 17.10.2022 | 2-1 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Jaguares | 02.05.2022 | 4-0 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Jaguares | 29.10.2021 | 3-1 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 08.02.2021 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Santa Fe | 13.10.2020 | 1-1 |
The most recent meeting, back in February 2026, actually went to Jaguares, who won 3-1 as hosts. It's a reminder that this fixture hasn't always followed current form, even if the overall head-to-head sample doesn't strongly favour either side on its own.
The table backs up the form gap
In the main table here, Santa Fe sit seventh with 29 points from 19 games, while Jaguares are down in 16th with 18 points from the same number of matches. A second table covering a shorter run shows a similar story, with Santa Fe well clear on points and goal difference.
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura | |||||||
| 1 | Atletico Nacional | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 35/15 | 40 |
| 2 | Junior | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 31/24 | 35 |
| 3 | Deportivo Pasto | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 29/25 | 34 |
| 4 | America de Cali | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25/15 | 33 |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 31/22 | 33 |
| 6 | Deportes Tolima | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27/17 | 31 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29/22 | 29 |
| 8 | Internacional de Bogota | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 26/26 | 28 |
| 9 | Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20/16 | 27 |
| 10 | Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31/23 | 26 |
| 11 | Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26/24 | 26 |
| 12 | Águilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20/25 | 26 |
| 13 | Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26/20 | 23 |
| 14 | Llaneros | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 17/20 | 22 |
| 15 | Fortaleza FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22/27 | 22 |
| 16 | Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20/33 | 18 |
| 17 | Alianza Valledupar | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13/27 | 17 |
| 18 | Chico | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15/32 | 17 |
| 19 | Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22/35 | 16 |
| 20 | Deportivo Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15/32 | 10 |
| Clausura | |||||||
| 1 | America de Cali | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 22/6 | 24 |
| 2 | Millonarios | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 15/8 | 19 |
| 3 | Independiente Medellin | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 17/11 | 19 |
| 4 | Atletico Nacional | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 17/8 | 18 |
| 5 | Deportivo Cali | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15/8 | 18 |
| 6 | Bucaramanga | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 14/8 | 17 |
| 7 | Deportes Tolima | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13/11 | 17 |
| 8 | Santa Fe | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16/11 | 16 |
| 9 | Llaneros | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13/12 | 14 |
| 10 | Once Caldas | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13/12 | 12 |
| 11 | Águilas Doradas | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12/13 | 11 |
| 12 | Internacional de Bogota | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13/17 | 11 |
| 13 | Cucuta | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9/18 | 9 |
| 14 | Fortaleza FC | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11/16 | 8 |
| 15 | Deportivo Pasto | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9/15 | 8 |
| 16 | Alianza Valledupar | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9/20 | 8 |
| 17 | Chico | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7/18 | 8 |
| 18 | Deportivo Pereira | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6/11 | 7 |
| 19 | Jaguares | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10/16 | 7 |
| 20 | Junior | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12/14 | 6 |
That gap in the standings lines up with what the recent form has shown. Santa Fe are the more consistent side by some distance right now.

Attacking threat and a few cards to watch
Santa Fe's H. Rodallega has been their main source of goals, with 14 in 32 matches, and O. Fernández has chipped in eight assists from midfield. Jaguares' top scorer, A. Rentería, has nine goals in 22 games, a decent return but not quite matching Santa Fe's firepower.
On discipline, Jaguares' J. Lovera has picked up a red card in just 11 appearances, and Santa Fe's D. Torres has two reds in 29 matches. Neither entry confirms anyone will miss this specific game, but both are names worth keeping an eye on.
Squad lists and player details
Squad and player details
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Palacios | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| M. Lovera | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| E. Olivera | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| J. Quintero | Colombia | 31 | Defender | 183 | 79 |
| A. Amaya | Colombia | 25 | Midfielder | 168 | 65 |
| V. Moreno | Colombia | 31 | Defender | 184 | 78 |
| C. Mafla | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| Y. Velásquez | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 77 |
| A. Zapata | Colombia | 31 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| W. Asprilla | Colombia | 27 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 79 |
| A. Mosquera | Colombia | 35 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 85 |
| E. Mosquera | Colombia | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| J. Obrian | Colombia | 31 | Attacker | 165 | 62 |
| J. Espitia | Colombia | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Bustos | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 74 |
| K. Balanta | Colombia | 29 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| O. Fernández | Colombia | 33 | Midfielder | 166 | 60 |
| Jeison Angulo | Colombia | 30 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| D. Torres | Colombia | 36 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| H. Rodallega | Colombia | 41 | Forward | 181 | 72 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Rentería | Colombia | 33 | Attacker | 181 | 80 |
| L. Jiménez | Colombia | 29 | Defender | 169 cm | 62 kg |
| C. Álvarez | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Viveros | Colombia | 34 | Attacker | 170 cm | 70 kg |
| C. Ordóñez | Colombia | 24 | Defender | 186 cm | n/a |
| N. Giraldo | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 171 | 70 |
| W. De La Rosa | Colombia | 33 | Attacker | 166 cm | 64 kg |
| F. Mosquera | Colombia | 31 | Midfielder | 174 | 76 |
| J. Malagón | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| D. Martínez | Colombia | 36 | Goalkeeper | 180 | 74 |
| C. Henao | Colombia | 37 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| Y. Moreno | Colombia | 31 | Attacker | 179 | 74 |
| J. Maza | Colombia | 31 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 69 kg |
| M. Castaño | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| F. Gil | Colombia | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 68 |
| R. Colpa | Colombia | 31 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| D. López | Colombia | 34 | Attacker | 176 | 74 |
| R. Bustamante | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Beltrán | Colombia | 26 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| D. Rodríguez | Colombia | 30 | Attacker | 165 cm | 63 kg |
Everything in the form guide and the standings points toward Santa Fe as the stronger side heading into this one. Their record across league and continental football this year has been steady, and the gap to Jaguares in the table is real.
Without a market to weigh that advantage against, though, there's nothing concrete to back here. The head-to-head history, and Jaguares' win last time out, are enough reason to hold off rather than assume this follows the form book exactly.
