Junior vs Fortaleza Prediction & Tips | Primera A - Apertura | FootballTips.app

Junior

Junior

Home
Full Time
2 - 1
HT: 1 - 0
Monday 16 March
Fortaleza

Fortaleza

Away
JuniorTimelineFortaleza
1st Half
Gutierrez T.
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14'
Martinez J.
44'
Herrera E.
45+1'
2nd Half
Sarmiento J.Out: Barrios C.
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46'
Marulanda J.Out: Martinez J.
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55'
Paiva G.Out: Muriel L.
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64'
Rivas J.Out: Rivera H.
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64'
Arroyo A.(Penalty)
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70'
Bacca C.Out: Gutierrez T.
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70'
Castrillon B.Out: Canchimbo J.
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70'
Batioja A.Out: Cuero S.
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76'
Sinisterra J.Out: Navarro S.
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76'
Diaz Y.
80'
Wilke T.Out: Herrera J.
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85'
Velasquez J.Out: Arroyo A.
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85'
Marulanda J.
87'
Rios J.
87'
Pestana J.
90+5'
Velasquez J.
90+6'
Pestana J.Assist: Suarez Y.
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90+8'

Top stats

1.31Expected goals (xG)1.26
54%Ball possession46%
15Total shots10
7Shots on target3
3Big chances1
5Corner kicks5
79% (277/350)Passes78% (229/292)
3Yellow cards4

Shots

1.31Expected goals (xG)1.26
1.16xG on target (xGOT)0.71
15Total shots10
7Shots on target3
6Shots off target3
2Blocked shots4
7Shots inside the box6
8Shots outside the box4
0Hit the woodwork1
1Headed goals0

Attack

3Big chances1
5Corner kicks5
17Touches in opposition box11
2Accurate through passes0
2Offsides6
8Free kicks15

Passes

79% (277/350)Passes78% (229/292)
31% (12/39)Long passes44% (22/50)
62% (65/105)Passes in final third59% (45/76)
50% (6/12)Crosses0% (0/11)
0.86Expected assists (xA)0.19
24Throw ins16

Defense

15Fouls8
67% (4/6)Tackles75% (3/4)
27Duels won28
29Clearances22
8Interceptions8
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

2Goalkeeper saves5
0.71xGOT faced1.16
-0.29Goals prevented-0.84
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
11.58
X3.48
25.07

Recommended Bet

Home Win
Stake: Low (0/10)
0
Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 1.60 PPG vs Away 1.40 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.15 PPG vs Away 1.60 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.20 GPG vs Away 1.00 GPG
Defense (venue): Home 1.60 conc vs Away 2.00 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

39%
36%
25%
Junior
Draw
Fortaleza

Match Preview

Junior Barranquilla will take on Fortaleza (COL) at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in a Primera A contest on March 16, 2026 GMT.

With Junior Barranquilla securing wins in 50 percent of their Primera A matches and Fortaleza (COL) recording 5 draws in 10 games, this encounter promises to be a tightly contested affair.

In their recent head-to-head clashes in Primera A, Junior Barranquilla emerged victorious in 3 out of their last 6 matches against Fortaleza (COL).

Noteworthy is Fortaleza (COL)'s trend of having under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 10 Primera A fixtures.

Expect a balanced showdown as our model predicts Junior Barranquilla and Fortaleza (COL) to draw with a probability of 37%.

League Standings Context

For Junior

PosTeamPWDLPts
7Deportes Tolima1044216
8Junior Barranquilla1051416
9Deportivo Cali1143415

For Fortaleza

PosTeamPWDLPts
12Llaneros FC (COL)1135314
13Fortaleza (COL)1035214
14Ind Santa Fe1025311

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

29.7/ 81.5
Dangerous Attacks
34.4/ 104.2
36.0%
Shots on Target
34.0%
11.8
Total Shots
13.4
54.0%
Possession
56.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.3
Goals Scored / Match
1.2
1.6
Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

Head-to-Head Summary

3
Junior Wins
50%
1
Draws
17%
2
Fortaleza Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketJuniorFortaleza
Over 1.5 Goals
100%12/12
67%8/12
Over 2.5 Goals
67%8/12
33%4/12
Both Teams to Score
58%7/12
67%8/12
* Based on last 12 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Junior

Co1
Junior Barranquilla
0 - 4
Atlético Nacional
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
1 - 1
Alianza Petrolera
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
2 - 1
América de Cali
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
3 - 0
Boyacá Chicó
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
0 - 2
Deportes Tolima
CoC
Junior Barranquilla
1 - 1
Ind Santa Fe

Home Games: Junior

Co1
Junior Barranquilla
0 - 4
Atlético Nacional
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
1 - 1
Alianza Petrolera
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
2 - 1
América de Cali
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
3 - 0
Boyacá Chicó
Co1
Junior Barranquilla
0 - 2
Deportes Tolima
CoC
Junior Barranquilla
1 - 1
Ind Santa Fe

Last 6: Fortaleza

Co1
Deportivo Cali
1 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Once Caldas
4 - 2
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Atlético Nacional
4 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Cúcuta Deportivo
1 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Deportivo Pereira
0 - 0
Fortaleza (COL)

Away Games: Fortaleza

Co1
Deportivo Cali
1 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Once Caldas
4 - 2
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Atlético Nacional
4 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Cúcuta Deportivo
1 - 1
Fortaleza (COL)
Co1
Deportivo Pereira
0 - 0
Fortaleza (COL)

history Recent Form

JuniorJunior
1.6 GPG
L
D
W
L
W
FortalezaFortaleza
1.4 GPG
W
D
L
W
L

group Head to Head

PL8 Nov 2025
Fortaleza CEIF
1-1
Junior
PL17 May 2025
Junior
2-1
Fortaleza CEIF
PL18 Aug 2024
Junior
2-1
Fortaleza CEIF
PL11 Feb 2024
Fortaleza CEIF
2-0
Junior
PL11 Sept 2016
Junior
1-2
Fortaleza CEIF
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
75%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
88%
7 / 8 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
63%
5 / 8 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
13%
1 / 8 matches
Both Teams to Score
75%
6 / 8 matches
Junior CS
13%
Clean Sheets
Fortaleza CS
25%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

8 Nov 2025
Fortaleza CEIF
1 - 1
Junior
17 May 2025
Junior
2 - 1
Fortaleza CEIF
18 Aug 2024
Junior
2 - 1
Fortaleza CEIF
11 Feb 2024
Fortaleza CEIF
2 - 0
Junior
11 Sept 2016
Junior
1 - 2
Fortaleza CEIF
3 Apr 2016
Fortaleza CEIF
1 - 2
Junior
10 Aug 2014
Junior
1 - 3
Fortaleza CEIF
11 Feb 2014
Fortaleza CEIF
0 - 0
Junior

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Junior
1.60
Form (Overall)
Fortaleza
1.40

Junior is +14% better in terms of Points Per Game

Junior
0 - 4
Atlético Nacional
Junior
1 - 1
Alianza Petrolera
Jaguares de Córdoba
0 - 2
Junior
Santa Fe
2 - 1
Junior
Junior
2 - 1
América de Cali
Fortaleza CEIF
2 - 1
Jaguares de Córdoba
Deportivo Cali
1 - 1
Fortaleza CEIF
Once Caldas
4 - 2
Fortaleza CEIF
Fortaleza CEIF
2 - 1
Boyacá Chicó
Atlético Nacional
4 - 1
Fortaleza CEIF

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