CUCUTA VS DEPORTES TOLIMA - COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA MATCH PREVIEW
COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA MATCH DETAILS: CUCUTA VS DEPORTES TOLIMA
As Cucuta prepare to host Deportes Tolima on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
CUCUTA PREVIEW IN COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA
Cucuta, currently 19th in the standings with 3 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 2 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
DEPORTES TOLIMA PREVIEW IN COLOMBIA: PRIMERA DIVISION, APERTURA
Deportes Tolima, sitting 3rd with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 4 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CUCUTA VS DEPORTES TOLIMA
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In their previous league match against Alianza Petrolera, Cucuta recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Ramirez, Duarte, Rodriguez, Mejia, Calcaterra, Abonia, Hernandez, Berdugo, Londono, Castaneda, Arizalas. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Deportes Tolima's last outing came against Once Caldas, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Volpi, Angulo, Mera, Angulo, Hernandez, Valencia, Guzman, Florez, Lopez, Sandoval, Parra. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Looking ahead, Cucuta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cucuta and Deportes Tolima are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR CUCUTA VS DEPORTES TOLIMA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cucuta's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Deportes Tolima's games average 1.7 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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