Santa Fe vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
Santa Fe vs Fortaleza Predictions
We really like Santa Fe at odds of -189 with BetMGM to beat Fortaleza, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.
Explore our full Santa Fe vs Fortaleza betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Santa Fe vs Fortaleza Preview
Santa Fe host Fortaleza, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 5 September.
Santa Fe were winners in their last game, enjoying a 3-2 home triumph over Millonarios.
Fortaleza lost when they last played, being beaten 2-1 at home to Once Caldas.
H2H: Santa Fe Have 5 Wins in Past 7 on H2H
Santa Fe have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings against Fortaleza, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved five Santa Fe wins, a single draw and one Fortaleza victory.
| Categoria Primera A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Santa Fe |
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 19:13 | 22 |
| 18 |  Fortaleza |
14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 15:21 | 11 |
Main Match Prediction
It could be beneficial to back Santa Fe for this Primera A clash. There’s loads of value in the -189 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Primera A injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 65.4% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 70-75%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If you’re feeling confident that Santa Fe will win, why not consider a Match Result & Total bet? It provides a bigger odds option and you need to predict the number of goals along with our team to triumph.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Fortaleza
There’s the option to wager on Santa Fe to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +480 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Franco Fagúndez (Santa Fe) can be wagered at +220 to score. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try Santa Fe to come out on top, less than three goals merged with Franco Fagúndez (Santa Fe) to score.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You require all predictions to be on the money and our readers enjoy placing a tailored wager on a specific encounter taking place.
Santa Fe vs Fortaleza Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back Santa Fe at -149 to win this Primera A encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 60% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Fortaleza are the +380 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Santa Fe -0.75 at -118 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Fortaleza by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -139.
The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Primera A game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.
Hugo Rodallega can be backed to find the net anytime at +130, with +290 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
- Categoria Primera A: 08/02 2026 Fortaleza 1 Santa Fe 1
- Categoria Primera A: 04/12 2025 Fortaleza 1 Santa Fe 2
- Categoria Primera A: 22/11 2025 Santa Fe 3 Fortaleza 0
- Categoria Primera A: 24/08 2025 Fortaleza 2 Santa Fe 0
- Categoria Primera A: 09/03 2025 Santa Fe 2 Fortaleza 0
- Categoria Primera A: 22/09 2024 Fortaleza 1 Santa Fe 3
- Categoria Primera A: 09/03 2024 Santa Fe 2 Fortaleza 0
Santa Fe League Stats
Fortaleza League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Santa Fe this season are Hugo Rodallega (7), Omar Andres Fernandez (5), Franco Fagundez (3)
- Top Assistors for Santa Fe this season are Omar Andres Fernandez (7), Nahuel Lautaro Bustos (3), Franco Fagundez (2)
Santa Fe vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Santa Fe vs Fortaleza without reviewing the latest team news. Get the latest confirmed Primera A lineups along with current injury news.
Previous Santa Fe Lineups
Previous Fortaleza Lineups
Santa Fe Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pablo Repetto
Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad
Primera A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético 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 | América de Cali | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25:15 | 33 |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 31:22 | 33 |
| 6 | Tolima | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27:17 | 31 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 8 | Inter Bogotá | 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 | DIM | 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 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22:27 | 22 |
| 16 | Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20:33 | 18 |
| 17 | Alianza | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13:27 | 17 |
| 18 | Boyacá Chicó | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15:32 | 17 |
| 19 | Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22:35 | 16 |
| 20 | Dep. Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15:32 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | América de Cali | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 26:10 | 28 |
| 2 | Atlético Nacional | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25:12 | 26 |
| 3 | Deportivo Cali | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 20:9 | 26 |
| 4 | Millonarios | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 24:14 | 26 |
| 5 | Bucaramanga | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 22:12 | 25 |
| 6 | DIM | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21:19 | 23 |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19:13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cucuta | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 17:19 | 21 |
| 9 | Once Caldas | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19:17 | 20 |
| 10 | Tolima | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 11 | Águilas Doradas | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 19:19 | 19 |
| 12 | Llaneros | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 16:17 | 17 |
| 13 | Inter Bogotá | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 18:21 | 17 |
| 14 | Alianza | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15:26 | 15 |
| 15 | Dep. Pereira | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10:18 | 13 |
| 16 | Junior | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 19:23 | 12 |
| 17 | Boyacá Chicó | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11:25 | 12 |
| 18 | Fortaleza | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 15:21 | 11 |
| 19 | Jaguares | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15:26 | 10 |
| 20 | Deportivo Pasto | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9:19 | 9 |
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