Tolima vs Independiente Medellín Prediction: Can Tolima maintain their 1st place?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Primera A - Apertura, Tolima will face Independiente Medellin at Stadium Manuel Murillo Toro in Ibagué. The home side head here after a surprising draw (1-1) against Boyaca Chico. The visitors arrive here after a win (1-0), against Aguilas.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Tolima's team comes to this game after a surprising 1-1 draw against Boyaca Chico. Surprisingly, it would be Boyaca Chico's team who would dominate the majority of the match. Boyaca Chico's team would enter dominant, taking advantage of the home advantage. However, in the 1st half few scoring opportunities were created, with only 2 attempts for both teams. In the 2nd half, Boyaca Chico's team would come out stronger again, but it would be Tolima's team who would take the lead, converting a penalty in the 64th minute. The Tolima team would demonstrate great efficiency, scoring in one of the few opportunities of the match. From the moment the goal was scored, the Boyaca Chico team dominated, creating an incredible 16 scoring opportunities in the 2nd half alone. And the tie would end up appearing in the 90th minute, giving some justice to the result. With this result, Tolima's team maintains 1st place in the table, but now with just 1 more point. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 3 wins, and 2 draws, having scored 16 goals and conceded 7. The fatigue from international duties is taking a toll on Tolima's team and let’s see if the team can keep it up to maintain 1st place.

The Independiente Medellín team comes to this game after a 1-0 win against Aguilas Doradas. The Aguilas Doradas team would enter the match strong, but very soon they would be reduced to 10 players, with Quinones being sent off at 22'. Shortly after the expulsion, the Ind. Medellin team would be able to score in the 30th minute. In the 2nd half, the game would be mostly dominated by the Ind. Medellin team, which would take advantage of the numerical advantage to manage the result. Although the Aguilas Doradas team still created opportunities, the team closest to the goal would be the Independiente team, which would take the 3 points. With this result, the Independiente Medellín team is now in 10th place in the table, with 14 points. In the last 5 games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, having scored 7 goals and conceded 16. The team is in a good momentum and trying to reach their 3rd straight win

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Tolima has won 1, Ind. Medellin has won 1, and they drew another 3. Goals were scored in all of those 5 games, with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

Tolima are favorites to win this match, yet Medellin is in a good momentum. Goals are expected from both teams.