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Santa Fe and Vasco da Gama meet at Estadio El Campin in Bogota in the Copa Sudamericana 2026 Quarterfinals, with the first leg of this tie kicking off at 01:00 CEST. Santa Fe enter as narrow favourites on home soil, and Pablo Repetto’s side will be eager to build an advantage before the second leg. The first leg ended goalless, so both teams head into this encounter with everything still to play for. Vasco’s Facundo Colidio leads the attack with 17 shots and 3 goal contributions across the last five matches, making him the most dangerous forward on the pitch, while Santa Fe’s Nahuel Bustos has shown consistent threat with 10 shots and a goal in five appearances.
Hot stat: Santa Fe’s extraordinary Copa Sudamericana run included a 9-8 aggregate result against River Plate, signaling that their attack can fire at any level.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Copa Sudamericana 2026, Quarterfinals |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estadio El Campin, Bogota |
| 🗓️ Date: | 09.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 00:00 CEST |
Santa Fe vs Vasco Prediction
The first leg finished 0-0, meaning both sides are still cautious about exposure. Santa Fe are unbeaten in their last seven matches (three wins, four draws) and have conceded only twice across their last five competitive games. They are playing at home, where crowd support and familiarity with El Campin give them a real edge. Vasco have been less consistent over the same period, suffering three defeats in nine matches and showing vulnerability against top Brazilian sides.
Vasco’s pass accuracy across five matches sits at 1545 out of 1901 passes, reflecting a side that controls possession but has not always converted it into goals. Santa Fe commit fewer fouls (54 vs 86 for Vasco) and maintain a tighter defensive shape, which suits a match where both coaches will be reluctant to concede first. We predict Santa Fe to edge this at home, but the margin will be narrow.
Vasco average more yellow cards (10 vs 6 for Santa Fe over five matches), and their higher foul count (86) suggests Pedro Emanuel’s side can be pressed into disciplinary trouble. Santa Fe’s more disciplined structure, combined with home advantage, points toward a controlled but competitive match. Expect set pieces to matter, with Santa Fe earning 53 free kicks and Vasco 57 across recent games.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Santa Fe to win & Under 2.5 Goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Santa Fe arrive into this quarterfinal second leg on a strong run, going unbeaten across their last seven matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Fortaleza, a competitive finish against a side with a strong recent record. Before that, they defeated Millonarios 3-2 and drew 1-1 with Junior Barranquilla. The 9-8 aggregate win over River Plate in an earlier round demonstrated that Repetto’s team can produce high-energy performances when required. Jhojan Torres has been a steady contributor from midfield with a goal in five appearances, and Maximiliano Lovera provides creativity with an assist and eight free kicks earned.
Vasco come into this tie in less convincing form. Their most recent match was a 0-1 defeat to Fluminense, and their last nine games produced four wins, three losses, and two draws. They beat Vitoria twice (2-0 and 1-0) and claimed a notable 3-1 win over Cruzeiro, but the loss to Fluminense, a top-ranked side, shows their ceiling. Andrés Gómez leads their scoring charts with two goals and two assists in five matches, and Facundo Colidio adds a goal and two assists. Santiago Sosa anchors the midfield with 11 interceptions and 195 passes, giving Vasco their defensive structure in the center of the park.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Santa Fe | Vasco |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Santa Fe vs Vasco stats page for more info.
Vasco. Source: Official Facebook
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Santa Fe the Favourite
- Moneyline Santa Fe 2.43 | Vasco 2.85
- Draw 3.15
- Over/Under Over 2.5 2.10 | Under 2.5 1.75
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes 2.20 | No 1.65
The market places Santa Fe as slight favourites at around 2.43, which aligns with the bookmakers’ 39% win probability for the home side. The draw at roughly 3.15 reflects real uncertainty given the first leg ended goalless. Vasco at around 2.85 represents value if you believe they can nick a result on the road, but their away form and Vasco’s disciplinary record make that a riskier play. The Under 2.5 line at approximately 1.75 looks well-priced given the tactical caution both coaches will exercise in a knockout tie.
Possible Starting Lineups
Santa Fe Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Weibmar Asprilla
- DF: Iván Scarpeta, Emanuel Olivera, Jeison Angulo, Helibelton Palacios
- MF: Daniel Torres, Jhojan Torres, Maximiliano Lovera
- FW: Emerson Rodriguez, Nahuel Bustos, Hugo Rodallega
Repetto is likely to set up in his favored 4-2-3-1 shape, with Weibmar Asprilla as the clear first-choice goalkeeper after featuring in all five recent matches. The back four picks itself with Scarpeta and Jeison Angulo as the more defensively solid options, while Helibelton Palacios brings attacking intent from right back. Daniel Torres and Jhojan Torres form a reliable double pivot, with Lovera operating as the creative link. Nahuel Bustos is the main goal threat up front, and Emerson Rodriguez offers pace and directness from the flanks.
Vasco Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Léo Jardim
- DF: Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Lucas Piton, Jose Luis Rodriguez
- MF: Santiago Sosa, Thiago Mendes, Tchê Tchê
- FW: Andrés Gómez, Facundo Colidio, Adson
Pedro Emanuel has consistently deployed a 4-1-4-1 shape, and Léo Jardim starts in goal with 16 saves across five appearances. Carlos Cuesta, with 163 accurate passes and four interceptions, anchors the defense and is one of the most composed players in this squad. Santiago Sosa sits as the deepest midfielder (11 interceptions, 195 passes), shielding the back four. Andrés Gómez and Facundo Colidio are the attacking focal points, combining for three goals and four assists. Adson provides width and has earned five yellow-card-worthy challenges, so he is a booking risk in a tight match.
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Santa Fe. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Santa Fe’s home record, unbeaten run over seven matches, and tactical discipline make them the team to back in this second leg. Vasco have attacking quality in Colidio and Gómez, but their higher foul count and three defeats in nine recent matches suggest they are not at their most reliable right now. The first leg being goalless adds pressure on Vasco to attack, which could open space for Santa Fe on the counter. We predict a narrow 1-0 Santa Fe win, with the match staying under 2.5 goals and Vasco failing to break through a compact home defense. The corners market is worth targeting too, with both teams generating 24-27 corners each across five matches, pointing to a high corner count in a match where set pieces will be a primary weapon.
