Junior Barranquilla vs Deportivo Pereira | Prediction | Categoria Primera A | 12/08

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

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14 Oct 2026 17:30

Junior Barranquilla and Deportivo Pereira face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoria Primera A season. The game takes place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (El Coloso de la Ciudadela) on Wednesday, 12/08/2026, at 02:05 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. vs Corporación Social Deportiva y Cultural de Pereira, 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 Deportivo Pereira

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

Market: 1st Half Under 1.5 Goals · @ 1.61

1.61

Last updated: 06-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Junior Barranquilla to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Junior Barranquilla vs Deportivo Pereira, where we have Junior Barranquilla to win the first half as our best bet.

Junior Barranquilla has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Junior Barranquilla taking an advantage into half-time.

Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

After analysing the odds in the different markets, our best betting tip for this match is on the corners market and taking the total to go under 9.5 corners.

We anticipate Junior Barranquilla vs Deportivo Pereira to be quite a controlled match with the main action concentrated in the middle of the pitch. That should limit the number of opportunities for corners, and so the odds of 1.77 for 9 corners or fewer looks quite attractive.

Atlético Junior preview

Junior Barranquilla comes into the match having played 27 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses.

Junior Barranquilla's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offence system of Junior Barranquilla is led by Luis Muriel as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Guillermo Paiva, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.15 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.34.

Junior Barranquilla's Latest Results

Grande Matecaña preview

On the other hand, Deportivo Pereira comes into the match having played 21 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.52 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses.

Deportivo Pereira's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.76.

The offence system of Deportivo Pereira is led by Jarrinson Yuber Quiñones Guerrero as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Andrés Bermúdez Correa, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 25 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.

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