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
Key match information
Cúcuta Deportivo played Deportes Tolima in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The match was played on 23 February 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Cúcuta Deportivo: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Deportes Tolima: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cúcuta Deportivo scores 1.29 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Deportes Tolima scores 1.14 and concedes 0.57. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cúcuta Deportivo 100%, Deportes Tolima 29%. Over 2.5: Cúcuta Deportivo 71%, Deportes Tolima 29%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Deportes Tolima has higher xG: 1.19 vs 0.90. Cúcuta Deportivo: 7.7 shots per match, Deportes Tolima: 10.9.
Match halves
Cúcuta Deportivo: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.14. Deportes Tolima: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Cúcuta Deportivo: 31-45+ (4 goals). Deportes Tolima: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Categoria Primera A: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Deportes Tolima is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.29 goals / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.14 goals / match - Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima is 251% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 0.57 goals / match - Deportes Tolima
Cúcuta Deportivo scores in 100% of matches (7 of 7 matches), while Deportes Tolima keeps a clean sheet in 57% (4 of 7 matches).
Deportes Tolima scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while Cúcuta Deportivo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cúcuta Deportivo
Over / Under - Deportes Tolima
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Cúcuta Deportivo · 1.57 pts / match - Deportes Tolima
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cúcuta Deportivo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Deportes Tolima - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cúcuta Deportivo
Deportes Tolima
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.