Deportivo Pereira vs Tolima Prediction: Will Tolima keep climbing on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Clausura, Deportivo Pereira will face Tolima at Stadium Hernán Ramírez Villegas in Pereira. The home side head here after a draw (1-1), against Santa Fe. The visitors come into this game after a draw (0-0), also against Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The match between Santa Fe and Deportivo Pereira ended in a 1-1 draw, in a replay match of a previous round. In the first half, Santa Fe started better and managed to open the scoring in the 15th minute, with a goal from Zuluaga after an assist from Mosquera. The home team had greater control of possession (63%) but were unable to finish the chances they created. Deportivo Pereira had less possession (37%), but were more effective, managing to tie the game in the first half, in the 45+2nd minute, through Quintero, assisted by Murillo. In the second half, Santa Fe maintained control of possession, with 67%, and increased the attacking pressure, creating 11 goal opportunities, of which 9 were shots off target. However, despite the numerous chances created, Santa Fe were unable to finish them. Deportivo Pereira, in turn, tried to exploit the counterattacks, with 8 attempts on goal, resulting in 3 shots on target, however, they were unable to finish in goal. The result would not change until the end. With this result, Deportivo Pereira team is in 14th place in the table with 12 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 7 goals scored and 9 goals conceded.

Tolima and Santa Fe played out a 0-0 draw at the match, in a game where both teams missed their opportunities. Tolima controlled possession slightly in the first half with 58 percent, while Santa Fe recorded 7 goal attempts against the home side's 6. Tolima had just one shot on target and four off target, but their attacks were only sporadic and the opposing defense was very organized. However, even with less possession Santa Fe were able to create opportunities with 2 attempts on target. In the second half it followed the same rhythm as the first, with Tolima seeing even more possession and their attacks getting stronger, 9 goal attempts to Santa Fe's 7. Santa Fe didn't get a shot on target in the second half as Tolima managed 3 shots on target and 5 shots off target but lacked offensive efficiency. Tolima were more aggressive in attacks with 16 goal attempts, 4 shots on target and 6 blocked shots and overall enjoyed possession (60%). Their lack of efficiency however, cost them the victory. While Santa Fe only had 40% possession, they were resolute at the back and made 9 off target and 2 on target shots, but as their opponents failed to find the net they too remained pointless. A game that saw many fouls and intense physical competition ended in goalless draw, with both sides running out for the game. With this result, the Tolima team is in 3rd place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 16 goals scored and 8 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Deportivo Pereira has won 2, Tolima has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in all of those matches.

Tolima are favorites to win this match, as they are in a better momentum.