Junior Barranquilla and Once Caldas face each other on Thursday 05.14.2026, at 02:15 (UK Time), in a Categoria Primera A 2026 match. The game will take place at Junior Barranquilla's home ground, the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. and Once Caldas S.A., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Junior Barranquilla vs Once Caldas
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Junior Barranquilla Win
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Junior Barranquilla preview
Junior Barranquilla heads into the match with the following record in the Categoria Primera A: in 20 matches, Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. secured 12 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Atlético Junior's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Junior Barranquilla has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 32 were scored in the Categoria Primera A, resulting in an average of 1.6 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Luis Muriel, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Yeison Suárez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Junior Barranquilla has conceded 24 goals in the Categoria Primera A (an average of 1.2 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Once Caldas preview
Once Caldas comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Categoria Primera A. They have secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Once Caldas S.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the Categoria Primera A, with an average of 1.55 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.55.
Blanco Blanco's offensive system is led by Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Juan David Cuesta Santos. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.15 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.15 per match.
Head to head: Junior Barranquilla vs Once Caldas
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Junior Barranquilla
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 30% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.48 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.2 | 1.63 |
Once Caldas
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 55% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.09 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.82 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 73% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 18% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 9% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 73% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.83 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.27 | 1.59 |
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