Junior Barranquilla and Once Caldas 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 Monday, 24/08/2026, at 02:15 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. vs Once Caldas S.A., 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 Once Caldas
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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.
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On the other hand, Once Caldas comes into the match having played 25 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 12 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.56 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 12 draws, and 4 losses.
Once Caldas's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 41 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.74.
The offence system of Once Caldas is led by Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan David Cuesta Santos, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Head to head: Junior Barranquilla vs Once Caldas
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Junior Barranquilla
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L D L |
0.4 |
| Home | L D W D W |
1.6 |
| Away | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.79 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.57 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 1.21 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 43% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 36% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 29% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 50% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.52 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.22 | 1.67 |
Once Caldas
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | D D W D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 54% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.15 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.64 | 1.92 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.23 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 69% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 15% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 69% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.81 | 1.48 |
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xGA
|
1.43 | 1.38 | 1.47 |
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