Junior Barranquilla and Cerro Porteño face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (El Coloso de la Ciudadela) on Friday, 08/05/2026, at 03:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. vs Club Cerro Porteño, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Junior Barranquilla vs Cerro Porteño
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Junior Barranquilla Win
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Atlético Junior preview
Junior Barranquilla comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Junior Barranquilla's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.45.
The offence system of Junior Barranquilla is led by Luis Muriel as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yeison Suárez, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.
The Cyclone preview
On the other hand, Cerro Porteño comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
Cerro Porteño's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Cerro Porteño is led by Cecilio Andrés Domínguez Ruiz as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Emanuel Morel Barrios, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
Head to head: Junior Barranquilla vs Cerro Porteño
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Junior Barranquilla
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W D L W W |
2 |
| Away | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.04 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.74 | 2.21 | 1.5 |
Cerro Porteño
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D W D |
1.2 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.33 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.91 | 1.15 | 0.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.46 | 1.68 |
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