Palmeiras and Junior Barranquilla face each other on Thursday 05.28.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Palmeiras's home ground, the Allianz Parque.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras 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 Palmeiras vs Junior Barranquilla
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Palmeiras preview
Palmeiras heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 5 matches, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Verdão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Palmeiras has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 59 goals, of which 6 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is José Manuel López, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Andreas Pereira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Palmeiras has conceded 4 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.8 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.75 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Junior Barranquilla preview
Junior Barranquilla comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 0.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.39.
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, Guillermo Paiva. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 34 goals in 28 matches, averaging 1.21 per match.
Head to head: Palmeiras vs Junior Barranquilla
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Palmeiras
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.98 | 1.91 | 2.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.8 | 1.33 |
Junior Barranquilla
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Home | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2.67 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.48 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.75 | 1.5 |
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