Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima: match statistics
Deportes Tolima appears to be the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors present significantly better form with 1.6 points per match in the last five games, while Cúcuta earns just 0.6 points. The key lies in the defensive difference - Tolima has an impressive 75% clean sheets on the road and concedes an average of only 0.5 goals, whereas the hosts concede an average of 2 goals at home. Cúcuta has not won any home match this season (0% efficiency), while Tolima remains unbeaten on the road. Additionally, the goal difference clearly favors the visitors (+2 away against -3 for the hosts at home), and their solid form (wddd away) suggests a certain victory or at least a draw.
Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cúcuta Deportivo played against Deportes Tolima in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Cúcuta Deportivo has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Deportes Tolima has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cúcuta Deportivo scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 2.00. Deportes Tolima scores 1.14 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Cúcuta Deportivo's games and 29% of Deportes Tolima's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 29%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportes Tolima has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 0.90 per game. Cúcuta Deportivo takes 7.7 shots per game, while Deportes Tolima takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cúcuta Deportivo leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.14 goals per game after halftime. Deportes Tolima leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cúcuta Deportivo's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Deportes Tolima, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Deportes Tolima appears to be the clear favorite for this encounter. The visitors present significantly better form with 1.6 points per match in the last five games, while Cúcuta earns just 0.6 points. The key lies in the defensive difference - Tolima has an impressive 75% clean sheets on the road and concedes an average of only 0.5 goals, whereas the hosts concede an average of 2 goals at home. Cúcuta has not won any home match this season (0% efficiency), while Tolima remains unbeaten on the road. Additionally, the goal difference clearly favors the visitors (+2 away against -3 for the hosts at home), and their solid form (wddd away) suggests a certain victory or at least a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Deportes Tolima | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Deportes Tolima is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.2 pts / game - Deportes Tolima
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cúcuta Deportivo is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.14 goals / game - Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima is 251% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 0.57 goals / game - Deportes Tolima
Cúcuta Deportivo scores in 100% of games (7 of 7 meczów), while Deportes Tolima keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 meczów).
Deportes Tolima scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 meczów), while Cúcuta Deportivo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cúcuta Deportivo
Over / Under - Deportes Tolima
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cúcuta Deportivo is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.57 pts / game - Deportes Tolima
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cúcuta Deportivo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportes Tolima - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cúcuta Deportivo
Deportes Tolima
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).
Teams vs league
| Cúcuta Deportivo | Liga | Deportes Tolima | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.54 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 59% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 51% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 64% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 77% | ▼ 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Cúcuta Deportivo 3:2 Deportes Tolima. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima?
Cúcuta Deportivo score 1.29 goals per game on average and Deportes Tolima 1.14. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Cúcuta Deportivo's matches and 29% of Deportes Tolima's.
What form are Cúcuta Deportivo and Deportes Tolima in?
Over the last 5 games Cúcuta Deportivo have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Deportes Tolima 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cúcuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.