Once Caldas and Junior de Barranquilla face each other in an official match of the 2026 Categoria Primera A season. The game takes place at Estadio Palogrande on Thursday, 12/02/2026, at 23:20 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Once Caldas vs Junior de Barranquilla, based on 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 Once Caldas vs Junior de Barranquilla

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Once Caldas and Junior de Barranquilla given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Once Caldas will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Once Caldas vs Junior de Barranquilla.

We just see some flaws that Junior de Barranquilla can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 2.78, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

Once Caldas preview

Once Caldas comes into the match having played 5 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses.

Once Caldas's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 1.2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.2.

The offense system of Once Caldas is led by Dayro Mauricio Moreno Galindo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kevin Tamayo Zapata, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Junior de Barranquilla preview

On the other hand, Junior de Barranquilla comes into the match having played 4 games in the Categoria Primera A so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Junior de Barranquilla's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Categoria Primera A, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offense system of Junior de Barranquilla is led by Cristian Darío Barrios Puerta as the top scorer of the season. The colombian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yimmi Chará, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Once Caldas vs Junior de Barranquilla

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

Home Team

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Once Caldas

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D D W

1.4

Home D D

1

Away D D W

1.67

Away Team

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Junior de Barranquilla

Colombia - Categoria Primera A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L

2.25

Home W L

1.5

Away W W

3

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Published on 11 February 2026, at 06:31 Last updated on 11 February 2026, at 06:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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