Match Summary
Deportes Tolima defeated Independiente Medellin 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by A. Rodríguez 54′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Deportes Tolima had 45% possession while Independiente Medellin held 55%. Deportes Tolima had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Deportes Tolima made 3 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Deportes Tolima and Independiente Medellin — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Villa
Match Statistics
Deportes Tolima had 45% possession against Independiente Medellin's 55%. Deportes Tolima registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 17–11.
Lineups
Deportes Tolima lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under A. Gamero, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Ismael Rescalvo.
Defensive Solidity
Deportes Tolima deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Independiente Medellin's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Deportes Tolima field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Deportes Tolima start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Independiente Medellin averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Deportes Tolima have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Deportes Tolima and Independiente Medellin have met 4 times — Deportes Tolima won 1, Independiente Medellin won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independiente Medellin leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (5 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Independiente Medellin are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 24 Mar 2026