Deportes Tolima vs Once Caldas: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportes Tolima prepare to host Once Caldas on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 22:20, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportes Tolima, currently 5th in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home 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 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Once Caldas, sitting 11th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Deportes Tolima and Once Caldas have favored Deportes Tolima, with Once Caldas claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). This fixture has generally favored Deportes Tolima in recent years.

In their previous league match against Atletico Bucaramanga, Deportes Tolima recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Volpi, Hernandez, Mera, Angulo, Arrieta, Trujillo, Nieto, Lopez, Torres, Gonzalez, Sandoval. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Once Caldas's last outing came against Alianza Petrolera, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Parra, Cardona, Riquett, Cuesta, Cuesta, Beltran, Alvarado, Quinones, Barrios, Moreno, Zuleta. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Deportes Tolima are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Deportes Tolima and Once Caldas 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 few goals: Deportes Tolima's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Once Caldas's games average 1.9 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 86% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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