Deportes Tolima vs Alianza Petrolera Prediction: Tolima Looking Positive to Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Deportes Tolima will take on Alianza Petrolera at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in Ibague. Going in the game, Deportes Tolima stands 16th with 3 wins and 16 points, whereas Alianza Petrolera stands 15th with also 16 points. As always, the game is likely to be competitive, however, Tolima will be the hot favorites to win as when the last time these two sides played against each other, Tolima won 0-2.

Deportes Tolima - Lost to Deportivo Pasto in the Last Game (LWLDW)

Going in the game, Deportes Tolima is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Pasto (2-1), which turned out to be a very competitive contest till the very end. Tolima managed to secured the equalizer in the 60th minute, but lost it in the last minute of play. Steven Lucumi scored the only goal for Tolima. Tolima with a 4-2-3-1 formation will depend on the likes Caicedo, Sosa, and Lucumi. At the moment, Tolima averages about 1.3 goals per game, and hasn’t lost to Alianza Petrolera in its last 9 meetings. 

Alianza Petrolera - Can Produce an Upset (WLLDL)

No one would predict that Alianza Petrolera is capable of producing an upset until it defeated Santa Fe (4-0) in the last game. However, its overall game form hasn’t been quite convincing, but the win over Santa Fe was something concrete and substantial. With a goal scoring average of 1.2 goals per game, Alianza Petrolera can certainly push back Tolima and win. For Alianza Petrolera Brayan Gil has the most shots on target per match.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, it seems as if Deportes Tolima are the favorite to win. The game total is likely to be over 2.5 as both teams’ possess decent goal scoring average. The expected score line is likely to be 2-1.

• Deportes Tolima to Win for 1.64
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.99
• Correct Score 2-1 for 6.5