Deportes Tolima vs Santa Fe: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportes Tolima prepare to host Independiente Santa Fe on March 5, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, 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.

Independiente Santa Fe, sitting 13th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Deportes Tolima and Independiente Santa Fe have favored Deportes Tolima, with Deportes Tolima claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

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. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Independiente Santa Fe's last outing came against Atletico Nacional, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Mosquera Marmolejo, Mafla, Scarpeta, Olivera, Palacios, Torres, Torres, Mosquera, Velasquez, Fernandez, Rodallega. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Deportes Tolima are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportes Tolima and Independiente Santa Fe 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 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Independiente Santa Fe's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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