Deportes Tolima vs América de Cali prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Primera A Colombia
On September 21, 2026, Deportes Tolima will face América de Cali in round 11 of Colombia's Primera A Clausura. The league leaders and favorites have arrived in search of another victory.
Deportes Tolima - América de Cali team news and expert analysis
The club from Ibagué collected more points than any other team in 2025. They finished only sixth in the Apertura with 31 points, but then lost both legs of their playoff semifinal against Atlético Nacional. In parallel, the Colombians made it out of their Copa Libertadores group, but had no chance against Independiente del Valle in the round of 16. They have stepped up in the Clausura and are challenging for top spot. However, after losing to both Santa Fe and Once Caldas, they are now more contenders in name than in reality.
The team from Cali finished sixth last year. They were unlucky in the Copa Sudamericana: the Colombians collected nine points, level with Tigre and one fewer than Macará, but finished only third in the group and failed to reach the playoffs. In the Apertura, they were knocked out by Santa Fe in the quarterfinals. In the Clausura, however, they led the standings by a clear margin. That said, they surprisingly lost to Deportivo Pasto in the most recent round.
Oliveros' side are currently averaging 1.34 goals scored and 0.97 conceded per match. The league leaders score 1.53 goals per game while conceding just 0.83.
Previous matches: Deportes Tolima - América de Cali
Last year, the teams played out two draws, while Deportes Tolima claimed two victories. In March, they shared the points again after a 1-1 draw.
The hosts are considered favorites here. However, the visitors have looked better in their recent games, so we believe they will avoid defeat here as well (odds – 1.60).
Deportes Tolima - América de Cali: key stats and trends
- Deportes Tolima have lost two games in a row
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Deportes Tolima's matches, with an average total of 2.31 goals per game
- América de Cali have won six of their last nine matches
- Both teams have scored in 33% of América's matches, with an average total of 2.37 goals per game
Deportes Tolima - América de Cali: possible starting lineups
Deportes Tolima play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Alvino Neto - Hernández, Angulo, Mera, Angulo - Martínez, Guzmán - Flores, Sánchez, López - Parra
América de Cali play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Jean Paulo Fernandes Filho - Mina, Hernández, Tovar, Hurtado - Escobar, Carrascal - Murillo, Guzmán, Quiñones - Ángel
Follow the Colombia Primera A standings and check on your team's form before placing a bet on the next match
