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, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Tuesday 26 May.

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	5	2	1	2	7	6	1	7:6	7
3	Universitario	5	1	2	2	5	6	-1	5:6	5

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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 +400 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

+220

First

+500

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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.

At betting odds of -118, the bookies make Universitario probable winners and there’s a 54% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Copa Libertadores encounter. Deportes Tolima are the +350 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Universitario -0.5 at -118 or alternatively Tolima +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -105.

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 -164 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-118

X

+230

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

-100

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-333

X2

-115

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-164

Favourite Alex Valera is now available at +440 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+195

Anytime

+440

José Rivera (Universitario)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Luis Sandoval (Tolima)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Kelvin Javier Flórez Mosquera (Tolima)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Juan Torres (Tolima)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Bryan Reyna (Universitario)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Miguel (Universitario)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Adrian Parra (Tolima)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Ever Valencia (Tolima)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Jader Valencia (Tolima)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Jose Carabali (Universitario)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Héctor Fértoli (Universitario)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Jersson Gonzalez (Tolima)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Brayan Rovira (Tolima)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Edwar López (Tolima)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Juan Pablo Nieto (Tolima)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

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

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Universitario vs Deportes Tolima Lineups & Team News

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