Tolima vs Deportivo Cali Prediction: Will Tolima return to win at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Clausura, Tolima will face America Cali at Stadium Manuel Murillo Toro in Ibagué. The home side head here after a win (0-2), against Bucaramanga. The visitors come into this game after a loss (0-2), against Dep. Pasto.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Tolima team achieved an important 0-2 victory against Bucaramanga. From the beginning, Tolima showed efficiency, opening the score after 10 minutes. Although Bucaramanga dominated possession (59% against 41%), the home team was unable to translate this dominance into dangerous opportunities, with only 4 goal attempts, of which 3 were on target. Tolima, even with less possession of the ball, was more lethal in its attacking attacks, with 5 shots on goal and 8 shots away. However, the team faced a setback in the first half, with a red card in the 41st minute, forcing them to play with 10 players for the remainder of the match. Despite the numerical inferiority, Tolima remained compact defensively, with their goalkeeper making 5 crucial saves, while Bucaramanga pressed in search of a draw. Even so, it was Tolima who scored again, extending the lead in the 74th minute, sealing the final score at 0-2. With the result, the Tolima team finds itself in 4th place in the table, with 13 points. In the last 5 games played in the league, the team recorded 3 wins and 2 losses, having a record of 12 goals scored and 5 conceded.

The Deportivo Cali team comes into this game after a 0-2 defeat to Deportivo Pasto. It would be a very closed first half with few chances to score. The best opportunity of the 1st half would come with a penalty, which would be converted by the Pasto team in the 29th minute. In the 2nd half, the match would be more open, with the Deportivo Cali team exposing themselves more in search of a draw. The Pasto team would be reduced to 10 players at 67', but the Deportivo Cali team would also be reduced to 10 players shortly after, at 74'. The game was open with the existing space, however, clear scoring opportunities were few. The Pasto team would still be able to reach the final 0-2 at 90+3'. With the result, the Deportivo Cali team finds itself in 16th place in the table, with 6 points. In the last 5 games played in the league the team recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats, having a record of 5 goals scored and 10 conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Deportivo Cali has won 2, and Tolima has won 3. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

Tolima are favorites to win this match due to their momentum and also playing at home.