Deportes Tolima and Nacional face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro on Thursday, 07/05/2026, at 03:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportes Tolima S.A. vs Club Nacional de Football, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Deportes Tolima vs Nacional

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No BTTS 2nd Half

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Deportes Tolima to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Deportes Tolima vs Nacional, where we have Deportes Tolima to win the first half as our best bet.

Deportes Tolima has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Deportes Tolima taking an advantage into half-time.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Deportes Tolima and Nacional, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Nacional has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Vinotinto y Oro preview

Deportes Tolima comes into the match having played 7 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.

Deportes Tolima's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.

The offence system of Deportes Tolima is led by Luis Fernando Sandoval Oyola as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan Pablo Torres Patiño, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 0.81.

The Pocket preview

On the other hand, Nacional comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.

Nacional's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.

The offence system of Nacional is led by Maxi Gómez as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Christian Gabriel Oliva Giménez, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.

Head to head: Deportes Tolima vs Nacional

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Deportes Tolima

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W L

1.4

Home D W W D D

1.8

Away L L L D D

0.4

Away Team

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Nacional

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W W

1.2

Home L W L W W

1.8

Away L L W L D

0.8

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Published on 7 May 2026, at 09:12 Last updated on 21 June 2026, at 20:03
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.