The first leg of the Colombian soccer final is here after an exciting playoff round, with Deportes Tolima and Atlético Nacional battling it out to determine the champion of the Liga Betplay Dimayor 2024-II.
Los Pijao aseguraron su pase a la final al derrotar en casa por 1-0 a Once Caldas, arrebatándole el primer puesto del Grupo B.
Meanwhile, the Verdolaga achieved the same feat by defeating Santa Fe 0-3 and taking advantage of Millonarios’ draw.
Deportes Tolima vs. Atlético Nacional Betting Odds and Info
| ¿Cuando? | Miércoles 18 de diciembre a las 7:30 p. m., hora del Este, 6:30 p. m., hora del Centro de Londres, 5:30 p. m., hora de las Montañas Rocosas y 4:30 p. m., hora del Pacífico |
| ¿Dónde? | Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro |
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¿Por qué apostar en Deportes Tolima?
Deportes Tolima entered the final matchday of their playoff group in third place, needing not only to defeat Once Caldas but also for Junior to lose against América in Cali, a team already eliminated.
Everything aligned for the Pijaos as Brayan Gil secured victory with a goal in the 32nd minute following a pass from Jeison Lucumí, while the team from Cali defeated the Barranquilla side by the same scoreline. However, the match in Ibagué was not without controversy, as Once Caldas vehemently protested a penalty decision that was not awarded by the referee in the closing moments, leaving plenty of doubts.
Dejando eso atrás, Tolima ha demostrado ser un fuerte equipo local, ganando sus tres partidos de playoffs en casa por 1-0. Durante la fase regular del torneo, registraron seis victorias, tres empates y solo una derrota en casa ante Junior el 24 de agosto (0-1).
Tolima’s standout player has been Yeison Guzmán, one of the best performers throughout the tournament. El mediapunta de 26 años lidera al equipo en goles con ocho y asistencias con cinco.
¿Por qué apostar por Nacional?
Atlético Nacional has been one of the strongest teams of the year and comes into this final in great form, having significantly raised their level. However, their path to the final was anything but easy. Following a controversial draw with Millonarios (1-1), the Bogotá-based team seemed to have the upper hand. Nevertheless, the Embajadores stumbled with consecutive draws against Santa Fe (1-1) and Deportivo Pasto (0-0).
In contrast, the Verdolagas secured crucial victories over Pasto (2-1) and capped off with a commanding 0-3 win against Santa Fe in Bogotá, narrowly surpassing Millonarios by just one point.
Edwin Cardona is the team’s most important player. While his form was better during the first half of the tournament, his talent remains undeniable, and he has the ability to make a difference when the ball is at his feet. Cardona tiene cinco goles y siete asistencias, mientras que el delantero Alfredo Morelos lidera al equipo en goles con seis, habiendo marcado en los últimos dos partidos.
Other notable players include fullback Andrés Román, who has showcased a newfound scoring touch this season with five goals and two assists. However, one of the team’s weak points has been goalkeeper David Ospina. Despite being a club icon, Ospina has struggled to find his best form since returning from Saudi Arabia.
Análisis final de apuestas: Tolima vs. Atlético Nacional
The last time these teams faced each other was on November 14 of this year, with Tolima winning 1-0 thanks to a goal from Brayan Gil. This will be the third league final between these two teams, with the first being won by the Pijaos in 2018 and the second by Nacional in 2022, featuring a 90+1 minute goal by Jarlan Barrera and a missed penalty by Daniel Cataño.
Será un partido emocionante entre dos equipos que merecen estar en esta Final Liga Betplay Dimayor 2024-II and are sure to deliver a great spectacle. Tolima has proven to be very strong at home, but Nacional is riding a wave of improved form and should manage to scrape a draw in their visit to Ibagué.
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