Junior Barranquilla and Santa Fe face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoria Primera A season. The game takes place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez on Sunday, 24/05/2026, at 02:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. vs Club Independiente Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe

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Junior Barranquilla Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Junior Barranquilla vs Santa Fe to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Atlético Junior preview

Junior Barranquilla comes into the match having played 22 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.82 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.

Junior Barranquilla's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.59 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.

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, Guillermo Paiva, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.23 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.26.

Red Express preview

On the other hand, Santa Fe comes into the match having played 22 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.55 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses.

Santa Fe's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 35 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.59 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.48.

The offence system of Santa Fe is led by Hugo Rodallega Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Omar Andrés Fernández Frasica, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.09 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.15.

Head to head: Junior Barranquilla vs Santa Fe

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Junior Barranquilla

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D W L

1.6

Home W D L W W

2

Away D W L D L

1

Away Team

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Santa Fe

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D D

1.8

Home W D W D W

2.2

Away D L W L D

1

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Published on 21 May 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 21 May 2026, at 20:11
Author: Gustavo Porto

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