Deportes Tolima vs Atl. Nacional: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportes Tolima prepare to host Atletico Nacional on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 02:30, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportes Tolima, currently 6th in the standings with 12 points from 8 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Atletico Nacional, sitting 5th with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Deportes Tolima and Atletico Nacional have favored Atletico Nacional, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Cucuta, Deportes Tolima recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Marquinez, Barbosa, Mera, Angulo, Martinez, Guzman, Rovira, Florez, Valencia, Gonzalez, Sandoval. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Atletico Nacional's last outing came against Alianza Petrolera, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Ospina, Haydar, Garcia, Roman, Rengifo, Uribe, Campuzano, Arango, Sarmiento, Morelos. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Deportes Tolima are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportes Tolima and Atletico Nacional 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Deportes Tolima's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Atletico Nacional's games average 2.7 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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