The kick off for the match between Junior and Unión Magdalena will take place at 00:10 (UK time) - Thursday, 07/24 - at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez. This clash of the 2025 Categoria Primera A looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis including predictions for Junior vs Unión Magdalena. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning.

Junior vs Unión Magdalena - APWin Predictions

The APWin experts have identified up to three betting markets for this match based on extensive analysis. Below, you'll find the favorite to win this clash and insights into alternative markets.

👉 Our prediction is: Junior to score first

Junior has the upper hand in their matchup with Unión Magdalena. It's clear from the odds, as they are favoured at a price of 1.22 to win. And being at home only helps their cause of picking up three points.

But when it comes to picking up added value, the First to Score market is the way to go. The home side has been quite consistent at finding the back of the net, which is why Junior to score first is our top betting tip.

Junior – General analysis for the match

Junior has played 28 matches in the Categoria Primera A so far, with 12 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses. This results in an average of 1.57 points per match.

In the 2025 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses. Junior's attack has scored 35 goals, 33 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.18 goals per league match and 1.21 goals per match across the entire season.

Guillermo Paiva is the team’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Bryan David Castrillón Gómez leads the team in assists with 4. Defensively, Junior has conceded 26 goals in the league (an average of 0.93) and 28 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 0.97 over 29 matches).

Unión Magdalena – General analysis for the match

In 21 Categoria Primera A matches, Unión Magdalena has recorded 1 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.57 points per game.

In the 2025 season, the team has 2 wins in 25 matches. The team has scored 17 goals, 14 of them in the Categoria Primera A (an average of 0.67 goals per match), with Jannenson Alberto Sarmiento Escobar being the team's top scorer with 3 goals and Fabián David Cantillo Beleño providing 2 assists.

Defensively, Unión Magdalena has conceded 28 goals in the league and 31 in the 2025 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.24 goals conceded per match.

Junior vs Unión Magdalena: team standings and performance

Before discussing what to expect from this clash, it’s important to understand each team’s current form. Below, check out how both teams are performing and the situation they face in the competition.

# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts PPG
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Junior Team Logo

Junior

37 16 11 10 50 38 +12 59 1.59
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Unión Magdalena Team Logo

Unión Magdalena

31 4 10 17 25 46 -21 22 0.71
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Updated Comparison: Junior vs Unión Magdalena

Check out the most relevant team stats to build your prediction with more confidence.

Home Team

Junior Team Logo

Junior

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L L

1.57

Home L L D W D

1.69

Away W W L L L

1.47

Away Team

Unión Magdalena Team Logo

Unión Magdalena

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L L L

0.57

Home D L L D D

0.64

Away W L L D L

0.5

Just below, you’ll find all the statistics for Junior and Unión Magdalena.

Junior vs Unión Magdalena Preview, Livescore and H2H

Junior vs Unión Magdalena Preview, Livescore and H2H

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Guide on where to watch the match live

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Trends and interesting facts about the clubs

The bookmakers list Junior as the favorite to win the match, with an 63% chance of victory. During our analysis, the average odds were as follows:

  • Junior - 1.6.

  • Draw - 4.49.

  • Unión Magdalena - 7.64.

The last match between the teams took place on 27/03/2025, in the Categoria Primera A, and Junior won the match. The final score was 2-1.