Deportes Tolima and Independiente Valle will battle for three points in their second Copa Libertadores fixture this season on Thursday.
The hosts managed to register their first win in Copa Libertadores this season by beating America MG in a thrilling 3-2 win. Nevertheless, they sit a point behind second-placed Atletico Mineiro in Group D.
The visitors are winless in their last two Copa Libertadores outings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Mineiro in the last round of fixtures.
Deportes Tolima vs Independiente Valle Head-to-Head
This will be the second time the two clubs have faced each other. The last time they played each other, they shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Tolima's star player Jose Moya was sent off in that tie.
Deportes Tolima form guide (in Copa Libertadores): W-D-L
Independiente Talles form guide (in Copa Libertadores): D-D-W
Deportes Tolima vs Independiente Valle Team News
Deportes Tolima
Juan Pablo Nieto and Anderson Angulo have both been ruled out due to injuries. There are no other suspension concerns.
Injuries: Juan Pablo Nieto, Anderson Angulo
Suspension: None
Independiente Valle
Alan Minda, Beder Caicedo, Jhoanner Chavez and Nicolas Previtali are all unavailable due to injuries. Vargas Leon remains doubtful for this game after being substituted against Mineiro in their last game.
Injuries: Alan Minda, Beder Caicedo, Jhoanner Chavez, Nicolas Previtali
Suspension: None
Doubtful: Willian Vargas Leon
Deportes Tolima vs Independiente Valle Predicted XI
Deportes Tolima Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Alexander Dominguez (GK); Junior Hernandez, Eduar Caicedo, Jose Moya, Jonathan Marulanda; Juan Rios, Brayan Rovira; Jeison Lucumi, Daniel Catano, Anderson Plata; Michael Rangel
Independiente Valle Predicted XI (5-4-1): Wellington Ramirez (GK); Jhoanner Chavez, Luis Vega, Richard Schunke, Mateo Carabajal, Pedro Perlaza; Junior Sornoza, Lorenzo Faravelli, Cristian Pellerano, Nicolas Previtali; Jaime Ayovi
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Deportes Tolima vs Independiente Valle Prediction
Group D of the Copa Libertadores has emerged as a race amongst three outfits, leaders Independiente Valle, Atletico Mineiro and Colombian outfit Deportes Tolima.
This fixture will have lasting consequences for the hosts in case they suffer a defeat. A defeat in Thursday's fixture could open up a four-point lead between the two teams, with Mineiro having an easier tie against America MG.
Independiente will undoubtedly go into this game as favorites and should seal all three points.
Prediction: Deportes Tolima 0-1 Independiente Valle