Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Universitario vs Deportes Tolima

Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario host Colombian Categoría Primera A team Deportes Tolima at Estadio Monumental

Universitario should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Deportes Tolima, with odds of -118 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.

Universitario drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 Liga 1 draw against Club Deportivo Moquegua.

Deportes Tolima lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-1 Primera A defeat against Atlético Nacional.

In their most recent Copa Libertadores engagements, Universitario were away to Nacional and drew 0-0, while Tolima lost 3-0 away to Coquimbo Unido.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw Universitario draw 0-0 away to Tolima.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Tolima	6	2	2	2	7	6	1	7:6	8
4	Universitario	6	1	3	2	5	6	-1	5:6	6

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Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Universitario vs Deportes Tolima from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Universitario, especially considering that you can get value odds of -118. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this Copa Libertadores encounter.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Copa Libertadores form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• Universitario have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Universitario have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• Tolima have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Tolima have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Tolima have lost their last 3 games.

The best football betting sites make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out La U on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Universitario 1 - 0 Tolima

Universitario can be backed at +460 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Rivera To Score +220

José Rivera (Universitario) is available at +220 to find the net. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest José Rivera Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

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Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +195 on the 1x2 betting, with Universitario available to bet at odds of +155. Deportes Tolima are +200 to claim victory in this Copa Libertadores encounter.

If you think Universitario can overcome Tolima, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +115 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -159 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Copa Libertadores matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+195

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

-110

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-270

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-227

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-159

Favourite Alex Valera is now available at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+525

Anytime

+250

Luis Sandoval (Tolima)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+300

José Rivera (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+300

Kelvin Javier Flórez Mosquera (Tolima)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Juan Torres (Tolima)

First

+800

Anytime

+350

Adrian Parra (Tolima)

First

+800

Anytime

+370

Ever Valencia (Tolima)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Jader Valencia (Tolima)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+1000

Anytime

+480

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

Jersson Gonzalez (Tolima)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

Bryan Reyna (Universitario)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Miguel (Universitario)

First

+1150

Anytime

+600

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+1200

Anytime

+600

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Brayan Rovira (Tolima)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Jose Carabali (Universitario)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Héctor Fértoli (Universitario)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Edwar López (Tolima)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Juan Pablo Nieto (Tolima)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Elan Ricardo (Tolima)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Jesús Abdallah Castillo Molina (Universitario)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Junior Alexis Hernandez Angulo (Tolima)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Alex Valera (Universitario)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

José Rivera (Universitario)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Luis Sandoval (Tolima)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Edwar López (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Héctor Fértoli (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Brayan Rovira (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Reyna (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Miguel (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Andy Polo (Universitario)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Parra (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Kelvin Javier Flórez Mosquera (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Juan Torres (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Ever Valencia (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Jader Valencia (Tolima)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Edison Flores (Universitario)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Jose Carabali (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Jersson Gonzalez (Tolima)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Juan Pablo Nieto (Tolima)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Elan Ricardo (Tolima)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

César Inga (Universitario)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Junior Alexis Hernandez Angulo (Tolima)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Universitario Stats

Deportes Tolima Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Lineups & Team News

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