Deportes Tolima and Universitario face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro (El Coloso de la 37) on Wednesday, 08/04/2026, at 03:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportes Tolima S.A. vs Club Universitario de Deportes, 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 Universitario

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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Deportes Tolima and Universitario has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 2.38 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

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

Our top betting tip for the Deportes Tolima vs Universitario match is Deportes Tolima to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Deportes Tolima, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Universitario, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Vinotinto y Oro preview

Deportes Tolima comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.

Deportes Tolima's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.75 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.42.

The offence system of Deportes Tolima is led by Luis Fernando Sandoval Oyola as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder 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 2 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 15 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.

Creams preview

On the other hand, Universitario comes into the match having played 0 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.

Universitario's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.

The offence system of Universitario is led by Alex Eduardo Valera Sandoval as the top scorer of the season. The peruvian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jairo Concha, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 0.78.

Head to head: Deportes Tolima vs Universitario

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 W D W

2.2

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away D D L L W

1

Away Team

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Universitario

South America - Copa Libertadores

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W L W

2

Home W W W W W

3

Away D L D D L

0.6

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Published on 6 April 2026, at 20:57 Last updated on 6 April 2026, at 20:57
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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