Colombia - Categoria Primera AData current as of September 13, 2026

Deportes Tolima vs Fortaleza CEIF: match statistics

155%(1.65)
X30%(3.55)
215%(5.20)

Deportes Tolima demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 75% win rate and an impressive record of 3 wins in their last 4 games at home. The hosts stand out with a solid defense, conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average with 50% clean sheets, which is in stark contrast to Fortaleza CEIF, who concede an average of 2 goals per game in away matches. The visitors have not won any away match this season (0% win rate), and their goal difference of -6 along with a series of draws and losses in recent away fixtures confirm their problems on the road. Tolima also boasts an advantage in possession (62% vs 52%) and a higher average xG (1.64 vs 1.21), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Taking all statistics into account, the hosts are the clear favorites, although both teams' form in the last 5 matches is identical (1.4 PPG), which leaves some room for an upset or a draw.

Deportes Tolima vs Fortaleza CEIF: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Deportes Tolima played against Fortaleza CEIF in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on March 19, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Deportes Tolima has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Fortaleza CEIF has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Deportes Tolima scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 0.80. Fortaleza CEIF scores 1.18 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 40% of Deportes Tolima's games and 82% of Fortaleza CEIF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 45%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Fortaleza CEIF has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.30 per game. Deportes Tolima takes 12.0 shots per game, while Fortaleza CEIF takes 13.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Deportes Tolima leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Fortaleza CEIF leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Deportes Tolima's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Fortaleza CEIF, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Categoria Primera A games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

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 demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches with a 75% win rate and an impressive record of 3 wins in their last 4 games at home. The hosts stand out with a solid defense, conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average with 50% clean sheets, which is in stark contrast to Fortaleza CEIF, who concede an average of 2 goals per game in away matches. The visitors have not won any away match this season (0% win rate), and their goal difference of -6 along with a series of draws and losses in recent away fixtures confirm their problems on the road. Tolima also boasts an advantage in possession (62% vs 52%) and a higher average xG (1.64 vs 1.21), indicating greater offensive efficiency. Taking all statistics into account, the hosts are the clear favorites, although both teams' form in the last 5 matches is identical (1.4 PPG), which leaves some room for an upset or a draw.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

68Possession (%)32
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
12Shots9
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
5Shots on target0
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1.21xG0.65
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1Corners3
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
13Dangerous attacks9
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
13Fouls16
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
2Cards1
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1.2Goals scored / game1.18
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.8Goals allowed / game1.45
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
52%Average possession55%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
4.3Shots on target / game4.18
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12Shots per game13.09
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
4.3Shots on target4.18
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
10%Shot conversion9%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
52%Possession55%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1.3xG for1.37
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1.3xG against1.08
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

Shooting quality

Deportes Tolima: BalancedFortaleza CEIF: Balanced
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
Accuracy (shots on target)36%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.280.28

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Deportes Tolima is 14% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Deportes Tolima · 1.4 pts / game - Fortaleza CEIF

Deportes Tolima
DWLWD
Season result split
40% W40% D20% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-4-2
1.60 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-0-1
Last 5 at home
3-0-1
WLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.53Opponent xG: 1.17BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Fortaleza CEIF
WLDWL
Season result split
27% W45% D27% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-5-3
1.27 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-3-3
Last 5 away
0-2-3
DLLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.28Opponent xG: 1.28BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Deportes Tolima is 81% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.8 goals / game - Deportes Tolima · 1.45 goals / game - Fortaleza CEIF

Deportes Tolima scoring profile: very strong

Deportes Tolima scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Fortaleza CEIF keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 meczów).

Fortaleza CEIF scoring profile: strong

Fortaleza CEIF scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 meczów), while Deportes Tolima keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 meczów).

12Goals scored (season)13
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
8Goals conceded (season)16
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
2Average goals per game2.64
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
6Goals scored (last 5)8
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
5Goals conceded (last 5)9
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

How often they score at least...

70%1 goal91%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
50%2 goals27%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%3 goals0%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%4 goals0%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal82%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
20%2 goals27%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
10%3 goals18%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%4 goals18%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

* 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.

57%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time18%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%BTTS in both halves9%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%Scored in both halves18%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

BTTS and goal count

30%Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
60%BTTS - last 5100%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

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.

1st half

40%Min. 1 goal before half-time64%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time18%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
20%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time91%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
30%Min. 2 goals after half-time45%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
10%Min. 3 goals after half-time27%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Deportes Tolima is 227% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.8 pts / game - Deportes Tolima · 0.55 pts / game - Fortaleza CEIF

Deportes Tolima - half-time state
40% leading60% draw0% trailing
Fortaleza CEIF - half-time state
0% leading55% draw45% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.8Points per game (1st half)0.55
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.7Goals scored (1st half)0.18
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.2Goals conceded (1st half)0.64
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.9Average goals (1st half)0.82
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
80%Clean sheet before half-time36%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
60%No goal before half-time82%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

After half-time (2nd half)

1.2Points per game (2nd half)1.91
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)1
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.82
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
1.1Average goals (2nd half)1.82
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
50%Clean sheet after half-time55%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF
70%No goal after half-time9%
Deportes TolimaFortaleza CEIF

Deportes Tolima - second-half results

30% W30% D40% L
18
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+5
Goal difference (1st half)
12
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Fortaleza CEIF - second-half results

55% W27% D18% L
6
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
21
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.55
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Deportes Tolima - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.801.40
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.81.4
1 goal40%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Fortaleza CEIF - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.602.00
Goals scored / game0.41.2
Goals allowed / game0.81.0
Average goals per game1.22.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal60%0%
Goal difference-2+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Deportes Tolima
ScoredConceded
3
0
0-15
2
2
16-30
2
0
31-45
3
3
46-60
1
2
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Fortaleza CEIF
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
1
2
16-30
0
1
31-45
3
4
46-60
1
2
61-75
7
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.31
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
90%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
61%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-35%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Deportes Tolima

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.50
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
78%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
78%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
8% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.
8%

Fortaleza CEIF

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.56
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.19
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
115%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.8
Late goals
54% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
54%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).

Teams vs league

Deportes TolimaLigaFortaleza CEIF
Average goals per game 2.002.57 2.64
Both teams scored 40%57% 82%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 30%50% 45%
Clean sheets 50%25% 18%
Goal before half-time 40%70% 64%
Goal after half-time 70%79% 91%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.57
Average goals per game
57%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.54
Home goals / game
1.03
Away goals / game
+50%
Home attack advantage
+33%
Home defensive advantage
+25%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
7%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Fortaleza CEIFYellow cardJhon Harold Balanta Carabalí
  2. Deportes TolimaGoalLuis Fernando Sandoval Oyola
  3. Deportes TolimaYellow cardJuan José Mera González
  4. Deportes TolimaSubstitutionOn: Jader Andrés Valencia MenaOff: Adrián Parra Osorio
  5. Fortaleza CEIFSubstitutionOn: Santiago Vivas VélezOff: Rubén Leonardo Pico Carvajal
  6. Deportes TolimaYellow cardJader Andrés Valencia Mena

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Deportes Tolima's perspective: 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Fortaleza CEIF. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Club Deportes Tolima SA
1 : 0
Fortaleza CEIF FC
Fortaleza CEIF FC
0 : 1
Club Deportes Tolima SA
Club Deportes Tolima SA
1 : 1
Fortaleza CEIF FC
Fortaleza CEIF FC
1 : 1
Club Deportes Tolima SA

FAQ

What was the result of Deportes Tolima vs Fortaleza CEIF?

The Categoria Primera A match finished Deportes Tolima 2:0 Fortaleza CEIF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Deportes Tolima and Fortaleza CEIF?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Deportes Tolima won 2, Fortaleza CEIF won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Deportes Tolima vs Fortaleza CEIF?

Deportes Tolima score 1.20 goals per game on average and Fortaleza CEIF 1.18. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Deportes Tolima's matches and 82% of Fortaleza CEIF's.

What form are Deportes Tolima and Fortaleza CEIF in?

Over the last 5 games Deportes Tolima have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Fortaleza CEIF 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportes Tolima vs Fortaleza CEIF?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.