Match

America de Cali vs Junior: prediction and stats

Primera AClausura - 7Kick-off on August 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM (UTC)Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, Santiago de Cali

America de CaliJunior

The Footlab model makes America de Cali the favourite at 55%, against 26% for a draw and 18% for Junior. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win America de Cali vs Junior?

A very open match: only 62 Elo points separate America de Cali (1,849) and Junior (1,787).

America de Cali win55 %
Draw26 %
Junior win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, America de Cali have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Junior have 4, 6 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

America de Cali
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Santa Fe(away)0-0Primera A
Aug 10, 2026Atletico Nacional(home)1-0Primera A
Aug 6, 2026Once Caldas(away)1-0Primera A
Aug 2, 2026Chico(home)7-0Primera A
Jul 30, 2026Real Cartagena(away)1-1Copa Colombia
Junior
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Once Caldas(home)1-1Primera A
Aug 2, 2026Millonarios(home)0-1Primera A
Jul 29, 2026Barranquilla(away)3-3Copa Colombia
Jul 26, 2026Deportes Tolima(away)1-2Primera A
Jul 23, 2026Barranquilla(home)2-2Copa Colombia

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 America de Cali win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Junior win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Feb 19, 2026Junior 2-1 America de CaliPrimera A
Dec 5, 2025Junior 2-1 America de CaliPrimera A
Nov 24, 2025America de Cali 1-1 JuniorPrimera A
Oct 25, 2025America de Cali 2-1 JuniorPrimera A
Oct 16, 2025America de Cali 0-1 JuniorCopa Colombia
Oct 3, 2025Junior 1-2 America de CaliCopa Colombia

Last archived meeting: Junior vs America de Cali on Feb 19, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

America de Cali score 1.3 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Junior score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
America de Cali1.30.885/154/15
Junior1.51.539/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

America de Cali sit 4th in Primera A (33 points from 19 matches) and Junior sit 2nd (35 points from 19 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1America de Cali541011013
2Junior191126312435
2Junior251357382844
4America de Cali191036251533
6America de Cali211047262034
18Junior3012241

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for America de Cali vs Junior?
The Footlab model makes America de Cali the favourite at 55%, against 26% for a draw and 18% for Junior.
Where and when is America de Cali vs Junior played?
America de Cali vs Junior is played on August 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM (UTC) at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, in the Primera A.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 45% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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