Deportes Tolima vs Puerto Cabello Prediction: Two teams without motive, only pride to play for

None of these two teams can qualify for the next round so probably they will play without their best players today. Tolima won the first match by 2-0 which could easily mean that the difference in quality is pretty big between these two teams and playing at home in front of their fans could mean a huge motivation for them. Puerto Cabello have 5 defeats in the previous 5 matches and only 1 goal scored. Probably if it’s up to them they wouldn’t even play this match. Deportes Tolima have a great chance to improve their stats and raise the confidence in the squad.

Form: LDDDW

Deportes Tolima are in 3rd position in the table without any chances of moving to next round. They have 5 points, a win, 2 draws and 2 defeats so far. At home they have a draw and a defeat, so this match is opportunity for them to end the season in Copa Sudamericana with a win in front of their fans. Even though the manager mention that he may mix up the squad, Deportes Tolima have enough quality to win on home stadium against Puerto Cabello. Tolima aren’t doing so well in domestic championship, so a win here may be like a wake-up call for the team and start of period of positive results.

Form: LLWWL

Puerto Cabello are one of the worst teams that ever played in this competition. They are in the last place in Group D without any points won in 5 matches. They scored only one goal and conceded 11. In this match against a much better team as visitors, they can’t hope for much except not to lose by some big margin. However, in the domestic league Puerto Cabello are in 1st position and their main focus this season is there.

It’s clear that even though both teams are knocked out of the competition and don’t have any motive to play, the hosts are clear favorite here, and they should easily win with several goals margin against desperate opponent who isn’t doing much in this competiton. Without any major pressure Deportes Tolima should use the home advantage and play a good match for their fans.