Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima Prediction: Both Teams Having Balanced Odds

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Apertura Matchday 2, Once Caldas will be up against Deportes Tolima at the Estadio Palogrande in Manizales. Deportes Tolima started its 2023 run with a win against America de Cali (2-1), whereas Once Caldas started its proceedings with a defeat against Atletico Nacional (1-0). The two competing sides met previously in September 2022, and Tolima won (1-0). Continue reading to find out more about the two teams and their recent stats. 

In the previous 23 meetings between the two sides, Once Caldas has swept wins in 9 games, whereas Deportes Tolima has stayed successful in 7 games. In 14 of the 23 games, the game total was observed over 2.5 goals, and on 8 instances the game total was over 3.5 goals. For the upcoming fixture, the game is expected to be a high scoring one, with both teams managing to score.

Going in the matchup, Once Caldas will be confident of securing a win at home. In the previous game, Artunduaga was quite resilient in defending the goal post, having 2 successful dribbles. For the upcoming fixture, Once Caldas will be backing Miranda, Moreno, and Celis to take the responsibility and produce a winning effort. Talking about possession, Once Caldas had a total possession of 57%, with just 3 shots on target. Caldas will have odds favoring them, as Caldas has stayed undefeated in 10 of 11 last home fixtures in Primera A.

Going in the match against Once Caldas, Tolima carries an unbeaten run. In the last game against Cali, Brayan Gil and Andres Renteria scored goals in the most pivotal stages of the contest. Tolima, Arango, Valencia, and Quinones have shown great commitment and energy. Evaluating the goal scored against Once Caldas, Deportes Tolima averages around 1.59 goals per game, which is quite impressive in context of the game.

In the last 4 home games of Once Caldas, the game total has remained under 2.5 goals, hence, Once Caldas is unlikely to score over 2 goals. On the other hand, Deportes Tolima has been consistently scoring in its last 8 matches. I will back Deportes Tolima to win or the match to end as a draw. The game total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Tolima to score.

• Double Chance - Draw or Deportes Tolima for 1.57
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.5
• Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00