Deportes Tolima vs Jaguares de Cordoba Prediction: CD Jaguares Trying to Escape Out of the Relegation Zone

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 16, Deportes Tolima will be up against Jaguares de Cordoba at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in Ibagué. According to the table standings of today, Deportes Tolima stands 12th with 4 wins and 18 points, whereas CD Jaguares stands 17th with 3 wins and 14 points. Tolima and Jaguares last played against each other in August 2022, and the match ended in a draw (2-2). In the last four matches played between the two, Tolima has won 3 and drawn a fixture. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Tolima starting as the absolute favorite for winning.

Deportes Tolima - Coming off a Defeat Against Chico (LLLLW)

With four consecutive defeats across all competitions, the upcoming matchup will be a golden opportunity for Tolima to get itself back on the winning track. In the last Categoria A outing against Chico FC (2-0), Tolima was all over the place. Moreover, it also lost to Tigre in the continental action. This season has been quite inconsistent for Tolima compared to the previous ones. Hernan Torres will look to induct fresh players in the upcoming home game. With the likes of Rios, Guzman, and Riascos in the lineup, Tolima will be looking to maximize the home advantage. With 5 goals scored, and 8 conceded in the last five matches played, Tolima will be hoping for a balanced action against Jaguares.

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportes Tolima

Christian Vargas; Léider Riascos, Juan Mera, José Cuenú, Juan Arboleda; Fabián Mosquera, Juan Ríos, Juan Pablo Nieto, Yeison Guzmán, Facundo Boné; Juan Fernando Caicedo.

Jaguares de Cordoba - Has Won Just Three of the Fifteen Matches Played in Apertura So Far (LDLWL)

With three defeats, a draw, and a win in the last five matches played, Jaguares de Cordoba will be under immense pressure. In the last outing against Junior FC (1-0), Jaguares had possession of just 32% and 2 shots on target. CD Jaguares has failed to score in the last three away matches, which is why the upcoming away matchup is less likely to have Jaguares scoring. With 3 goals scored in the last five matches, Jaguares averages 0.60 goals per game. Talking about the conceding average, Jaguares has conceded 6 goals in the last five, averaging 1.20 goals per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for CD Jaguares

Jorge Soto; Carlos Pájaro, Breiner Paz, Geremias Meléndez, Nelino Tapia; Julián Guevara, Daniel Padilla, Carlos Copete, Jhonier Viveros, Pablo Rojas; Omar Duarte.

Expert Betting Tips

With continued failing away run, CD Jaguares is likely to struggle in the upcoming matchup against Tolima as well. Considering the scoring average of Tolima, the upcoming matchup is likely to result in a low-scoring encounter. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and only Tolima to score. The final scoreline is predicted to be 1-0 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Deportes Tolima to Win for 1.66
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.66
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.69