Laura Rozo
The Copa Sudamericana takes over in Colombia, and Deportes Tolima vs Junior will face each other for a ticket to the next stage of the tournament. After participating in the local competition for over a month, the teams are well-prepared to compete internationally.
In this instance, two representatives of the coffee-growing country will face each other in a single match to define their permanence in the second most important club tournament in the continent. Both teams have the same amount of points in the Liga BetPlay, which suggests that the match will be fiercely contested.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we present you our analysis, predictions and other information on the Deportes Tolima vs Junior match, a decisive game in the first stage of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana.
We invite you to read Unibet’s review on the odds for this match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Deportes Tolima vs Junior Copa Sudamericana First Stage Game on March 8, 2023
- Where: Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, Ibagué, Colombia
- When: Wednesday, March 08, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Deportes Tolima (+130) / Tie (+205) / Junior (+230)
- Asian Handicap: Deportes Tolima (AH -0.25, -107) / Junior (AH +0.25, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+160), Under (-220)
- Both teams score: Yes (+115) / No (-155)
Betting on Deportes Tolima
Deportes Tolima drew 1-1 against Deportivo Pereira in the team’s most recent match, on matchday 6 of the Colombian Primera A. Such a result completed a five-match winless streak for the team. Based on its results, the Pijaos team is positioned in the 16th place in the league standings.
Hernán Torres’ team earned a place in the Copa Sudamericana by finishing third in the reclassification table of the Colombian tournament in 2022,. The Deportes Tolima team now hopes to advance to the group stage of the tournament by winning the upcoming Deportes Tolima vs Junior match at home.
The presence and participation of players such as Facundo Boné, Juan Fernando Caicedo and Julián Quiñones will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Juan Camilo Chaverra; Junior Hernández, Anderson Angulo, Julián Quiñones, Léider Riascos; Carlos Esparragoza, Juan Ríos, Facundo Boné, Eduardo Sosa, Estéfano Arango; Juan Fernando Caicedo.
Betting on Junior
The team from Barranquilla arrives to this Deportes Tolima vs Junior clash without having been able to please its fanbase with its recent performances. In the local tournament, the team has only attained one win in six matches played. Despite having the most talked-about reinforcement in the league (Juan Fernando Quintero) and the experience of players such as Carlos Bacca and Sebastián Viera, Junior has not been a reliable team. Indeed, it has not scored more than one goal in any of its meetings this year..
The Tiburones secured their place in the international competition by finishing fifth overall in the 2022 Liga BetPlay. In this match, the visiting team is expected to reignite the club’s competitive spirit, as it had previously made it to the final of the tournament in 2018 with standout players such as Luis Diaz and Teofilo Gutierrez.
Moreover, the continuity of Arturo Reyes as coach is uncertain, which is why he will do everything in his power to win the game by using his full squad.
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Sebastián Viera; Walmer Pacheco, José Ortiz, Iván Scarpeta, Edwin Herrera; Jhon Vélez, Carlos Sierra, Luis Sandoval, Juan Fernando Quintero, Omar Albornoz; Carlos Bacca.
JefeBet Prediction
We believe that the visiting team will win this Deportes Tolima vs Junior match.
The Barranquilla team has a large squad that has yet to demonstrate its full potential, but that has the capability to do so at any moment. Moreover, the team’s security is in its goalkeeper and forward positions, and the creativity of a player like Juan Fernando Quintero could be the deciding factor in a single play.
In contrast, Deportes Tolima has a more modest squad that is strong at home and that has the presence of players with experience in the tournament in its favor.
Prediction: Junior wins 1-0.
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