Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima Prediction 24 August 2025
🔈 The upcoming clash between Once Caldas and Deportes Tolima promises to be a real test for both sides. Once Caldas are languishing in 19th place in the Clausura standings and are enduring a clear crisis, having failed to win in their last 12 matches. Meanwhile, the visitors from Tolima are in better form, sitting in 3rd place and delivering convincing performances in recent games. Both teams tend to play high-scoring matches, as advanced statistics suggest.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Tolima):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Once Caldas and Tolima:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 16, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 49 against 58;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.12, in the 2nd half - 1.49;
- average total goals in the match - 2.61.
Head-to-head statistics Once Caldas - Deportes Tolima

Once Caldas Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Copa Colombia, with Boyacá Patriotas playing at home against Once Caldas. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Once Caldas vs Boyacá Patriotas):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corners: 11 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Once Caldas are going through a tough period, languishing at the bottom of the Clausura standings. The team's weakness lies in their poor finishing, with an average of just one goal per game, while their defense remains vulnerable, conceding 1.67 goals on average. In their upcoming clash, much will depend on the local fans, who are sure to boost the morale and confidence of their beloved team.
Match Results: Once Caldas

Tolima Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Primera A, where Deportes Tolima hosted Millonarios. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Deportes Tolima vs Millonarios):
- possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corners: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Deportes Tolima are solidly positioned at the top of the Primera A standings, thanks to their balanced play in both attack and defense. The team averages around 1.39 goals per match while maintaining a relatively low goals-against average of just 0.9 per game this season. Deportes Tolima boast the best defense in the Clausura, having conceded only 5 goals in 7 matches played.
Match Results: Tolima
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 1.12;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.49, while the visitors net 0.63.
First-Half Stats: Once Caldas (home) vs Tolima (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- wins: 5 (31.25%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- losses: 2 (12.5%) vs 6 (40%);
- draws: 9 (56.25%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.06 vs 1.47;
- Average goals conceded: 0.44 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 7 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Once Caldas have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 16, draws - 12.
- Once Caldas have not won in last 12 games (Liga Aguila).
- Once Caldas have not won in last 6 home games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 1.41;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.61;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Once Caldas vs Tolima
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 2.29;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.65 vs 0.61;
- Once Caldas: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Tolima: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.8) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Once Caldas have conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Liga Aguila).
- Tolima have scored in 17 of last 19 games (Liga Aguila).
- Tolima have scored in 13 of last 14 away games.
- Tolima have scored in last 9 away games (Liga Aguila).
Prediction on corners
Once Caldas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.68; at home field - 5.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; at home field - 6.4.
Tolima: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 3.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.6 (1.8 for home team and 1.8 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.05 (1.5 for home team and 1.55 for away team).
Once Caldas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.39; at home - 3.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.6.
Tolima: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.58, away - 2.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
- Once Caldas have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Liga Aguila).