Eerste Divisie
Once Caldas will aim to leverage their home advantage with a balanced 4-2-3-1 formation, emphasizing possession and build-up play. Deportes Tolima is likely to adopt a counter-attacking style, capitalizing on quick transitions. The tactical contrast—possession versus counter-attack—could be decisive, with Tolima's quick counters posing a real threat to Once Caldas' possession-based approach.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
A cautious first half could see the teams testing each other's defenses, but Deportes Tolima might take a slight edge before halftime.
The most likely outcome for the match is a Deportes Tolima win or a draw, with a 45% chance each, reflecting their recent form and head-to-head dominance.
Both teams have shown offensive capability in recent fixtures, but defensive vulnerabilities suggest BTTS (Both Teams To Score) is a reasonable bet.
Over 2.5 goals has good odds given both sides' recent goal-scoring and conceding patterns, especially in high-stakes moments.
Deportes Tolima is favored to win against Once Caldas on August 24, 2025, with their recent form and head-to-head record favoring them. A narrow victory or draw is the most probable outcome.
Deportes Tolima has a strong history against Once Caldas, winning approximately 85% of recent encounters, including their most recent win on March 11, 2025.
Both teams have minimal injury concerns, but key players for Once Caldas and Deportes Tolima will be monitored closer to kickoff.
Expected formations are a 4-2-3-1 for Once Caldas and a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 for Deportes Tolima, with tactical approaches focusing on possession for Once Caldas and counter-attacking for Tolima.
Deportes Tolima has been impressive in recent outings, winning four of their last five matches, contrasting with Once Caldas' inconsistent form, which has seen dwindling results.
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Deportes Tolima has shown superior recent form and a strong head-to-head record, which suggests they hold a significant advantage in this fixture against Once Caldas.
Once Caldas struggles with inconsistent form and has a less effective defense compared to Deportes Tolima, impacting their chances in this match.
A draw also appears plausible given the evenly matched recent performances and variance in both teams' offensive output.
