Quick answer
Our prediction for Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima is Once Caldas to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.30.
- Prediction
- Once Caldas to win
- Chance
- 44%
- Most likely score
- 1-1
- Expected goals
- Once Caldas 1.4, Deportes Tolima 1.1
- Best bet
- Under 3.5 goals at 1.30
- Both teams to score
- 51%
Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One goal, one injury or one red card can change any game.
The eagle's three picks
✓Eagle safe pick
Under 3.5 goals
77% chanceFair price 1.302 units
⚡Eagle bold pick
Correct score 1-1
13% chanceFair price 7.531 unit
Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.
Why we think this
- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives Once Caldas 44%, the draw 28% and Deportes Tolima 28%. The bookmakers agree and make Once Caldas the favourite at 2.15.
- 2
Recent formOnce Caldas took 5 points from their last 5 games and Deportes Tolima took 7 from 5. Deportes Tolima come in with the better run.
- 3
Home and awayOnce Caldas won 5 of their last 9 games at home. Deportes Tolima won 3 of their last 9 on the road.
- 4
GoalsOnce Caldas score 1.6 goals a game and let in 1.2. Deportes Tolima score 1.2 and let in 1.1. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Once Caldas games and 11 of Deportes Tolima games in that run.
- 5
Head to headIn the last 1 meeting, Once Caldas won 0 and Deportes Tolima won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Deportes Tolima 2, Once Caldas 1.
- 6
The safest betUnder 3.5 goals has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number
Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.- Once Caldasrecent form+1%
- Tolimarest between games-5%
Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.
Match previewOnce Caldas vs Deportes Tolima: Once Caldas shade it
By the EagleEyeOdds desk
The big picture
Once Caldas host Deportes Tolima in the Colombian Primera A on Wed 16 Sept, 23:15 at Palogrande. Our prediction for Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima is Once Caldas to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.30.
Once Caldas form
Once Caldas have 7 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 31 goals scored and 24 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, D, L, newest first.
Deportes Tolima form
Deportes Tolima have 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 23 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, D, newest first.
Head to head
These two have met 1 time in our records. Once Caldas won 0, Deportes Tolima won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Deportes Tolima 2, Once Caldas 1.
Our call
We expect Once Caldas to score about 1.4 goals and Deportes Tolima about 1.1. That points to Once Caldas to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.30. Our bold bet is Correct score 1-1 at 7.53.
Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.
Team records
Last 20 games in all competitions.
Note: W is a win, D a draw and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.
Price check against DraftKings
Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.
Goals and other markets
Note: Fair price is what a bet should pay if our chance is right. If your bookmaker offers more than this, the bet has value.
Most likely scores
1-113.3%
1-010.7%
2-19.0%
0-08.7%
2-08.2%
Note: Even the most likely score only lands about one time in eight. Keep correct score bets small.
Questions people ask
Who will win Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima?
Our prediction for Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima is Once Caldas to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.30.
What is the score prediction for Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima?
1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 2-1. We expect Once Caldas to score 1.4 goals and Deportes Tolima 1.1.
Will both teams score in Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima?
Both teams to score has a 51% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Once Caldas last 20 games and 9 of Deportes Tolima last 20.
How are Once Caldas playing?
Once Caldas have 7 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses in their last 20 games, with 31 goals scored and 24 conceded. At home they have 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, D, L, newest first.
How are Deportes Tolima playing?
Deportes Tolima have 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 23 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, L, D, newest first.
What happened when Once Caldas and Deportes Tolima last met?
It ended Deportes Tolima 2, Once Caldas 1. In the last 1 meeting Once Caldas won 0 and Deportes Tolima won 1.
What is the best bet for Once Caldas vs Deportes Tolima?
Under 3.5 goals at 1.30, with a 77% chance.
Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.
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