Once Caldas and Junior Barranquilla face each other on Monday 05.11.2026, at 00:10 (UK Time), in a Categoria Primera A 2026 match. The game will take place at Once Caldas's home ground, the Estadio Palogrande.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Once Caldas S.A. and Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club 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 Once Caldas vs Junior Barranquilla
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Junior Barranquilla Clean Sheet: No
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Once Caldas preview
Once Caldas heads into the match with the following record in the Categoria Primera A: in 19 matches, Once Caldas S.A. secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.74 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Blanco Blanco's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Once Caldas has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 31 were scored in the Categoria Primera A, resulting in an average of 1.63 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Juan David Cuesta Santos has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Once Caldas has conceded 22 goals in the Categoria Primera A (an average of 1.16 per game) and 22 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Junior Barranquilla preview
Junior Barranquilla comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Categoria Primera A. They have secured 11 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.84 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the Categoria Primera A, with an average of 1.63 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.45.
Atlético Junior's offensive system is led by Luis Muriel, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Yeison Suárez. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.26 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.27 per match.
Head to head: Once Caldas vs Junior Barranquilla
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Once Caldas
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 60% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3.3 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 80% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 80% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.78 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.3 | 1.59 |
Junior Barranquilla
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 58% | 60% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 3.1 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 1.7 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 1.4 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 20% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 60% | 78% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.48 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.2 | 1.54 |
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