The Colombia Primera A excitement is palpable as Junior prepares to face Deportivo Cali on 04.04.2026. While Junior slightly leads the odds, the match promises tight competition. Explore our detailed analysis, including team stats, player info, and expert opinions, before making your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Deportes Tolima | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22/11 | 26 |
| 4 | Junior | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 20/18 | 25 |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 25/18 | 24 |
| 10 | Bucaramanga | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 17/10 | 19 |
| 11 | Deportivo Cali | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15/12 | 19 |
| 12 | Águilas Doradas | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14/16 | 19 |
Key Player Statistics: Junior vs Deportivo Cali
Junior vs Deportivo Cali Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 04.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Junior | 13.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 27.01.2025 | 0-0 |
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 15.11.2024 | 3-0 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Junior | 29.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Junior | 03.12.2023 | 0-2 |
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 19.11.2023 | 3-0 |
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 07.10.2023 | 3-2 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Junior | 29.04.2023 | 3-2 |
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 03.10.2022 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 04.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Internacional de Bogota | Junior | 30.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Junior | Bucaramanga | 25.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera A | Independiente Medellin | Junior | 20.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera A | Junior | Fortaleza FC | 16.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera A | Junior | Atletico Nacional | 11.03.2026 | 0-4 |
| Primera A | Junior | Alianza Valledupar | 06.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera A | Jaguares | Junior | 01.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primera A | Santa Fe | Junior | 22.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera A | Junior | America de Cali | 19.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera A | Junior | Deportivo Cali | 04.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Deportivo Pereira | 29.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Alianza Valledupar | Deportivo Cali | 22.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Santa Fe | 19.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera A | Cucuta | Deportivo Cali | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Once Caldas | 07.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Fortaleza FC | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera A | Bucaramanga | Deportivo Cali | 21.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera A | Deportivo Cali | Atletico Nacional | 16.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera A | Internacional de Bogota | Deportivo Cali | 12.02.2026 | 3-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Junior VS Deportivo Cali
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Junior vs Deportivo Cali
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Junior vs Deportivo Cali
There's something special about this fixture. Junior hosting Deportivo Cali in the Colombia Primera A is never just another game. It's a clash of pride, history, and ambition — and right now, the stakes feel bigger than ever.
Junior sit fourth in the table with 22 points from 13 games. They're in the hunt. Deportivo Cali, down in tenth with 16 points, desperately need a result to keep their season alive. That desperation makes them dangerous. But history tells a very different story.
Here's what you need to watch for: Junior at home against Cali is practically a fortress. In their last three home meetings in Primera A, Junior have won 3-0, 3-0, and 3-2. That's not a coincidence. That's a pattern. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Cali's recent away draw against Bucaramanga signals improvement — Junior's Barranquilla ground is a completely different beast.
The most recent head-to-head, played in July 2025, saw Cali host Junior and still lose 0-2. That means Junior have gone unbeaten in their last five encounters overall. Cali's only wins in recent memory came back in 2021 and 2023. The momentum in this rivalry belongs firmly to the home side.
Tactically, keep your eyes on J. Martínez for Cali. He leads their assist charts with three in 13 games. He's their creative engine. If Junior can shut him down early, Cali lose their biggest threat going forward. Junior's defensive record at home has been solid, and their attack averages nearly 1.5 goals per home game this season.
The surprising stat that casual fans are missing? Deportivo Cali have conceded only 12 goals in 13 games — the lowest defensive number you'd expect from a mid-table side. They're not a pushover. But they've also struggled to break teams down, scoring just 14. Against a Junior side that presses high and transitions quickly, that limitation will be exposed.
From a betting perspective, Junior at 1.84 represents genuine value. The draw at 3.50 is tempting for the cautious, but I'm not buying it here. The Over 2.5 goals market also deserves serious attention — four of their last five head-to-heads produced three or more goals.
My bold prediction: Junior win 2-0, with Cali's fragile attack failing to trouble the home defence at a crucial moment in the season.
Sunday night in Barranquilla. History on the line. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Chará | Colombia | 35 | Midfielder | 168 | 77 |
| L. Muriel | Colombia | 34 | Attacker | 179 | 79 |
| G. Celis | Colombia | 32 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| J. Ríos | Colombia | 34 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| J. Pestaña | Colombia | 28 | Defender | 186 | 84 |
| J. Martínez | Colombia | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 72 |
| B. Castrillón | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | 169 | 57 |
| T. Gutiérrez | Colombia | 40 | Forward | 181 | 73 |
| C. Barrios | Colombia | 27 | Attacker | 163 | 55 |
| Jesús Rivas | Colombia | 29 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| E. Herrera | Colombia | 27 | Defender | 170 | 70 |
| J. Peña | Colombia | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Silveira | Uruguay | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 88 |
| Y. Súarez | Colombia | 28 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| D. Rivera | Colombia | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Pérez | Colombia | 28 | Midfielder | 167 | 69 |
| L. Monzón | Uruguay | 24 | Defender | 186 | 79 |
| J. Guerrero | Colombia | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Sarmiento | Colombia | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 76 |
| D. Villarreal | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gallese | Peru | 36 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 79 |
| L. Orejuela | Colombia | 30 | Defender | 180 | 71 |
| E. Reynoso | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| F. Aguilar | Colombia | 33 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| A. Colorado | Colombia | 27 | Midfielder | 182 | 81 |
| J. Dinenno | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 186 | 82 |
| F. Viáfara | Colombia | 34 | Defender | 167 | 65 |
| D. Giraldo | Colombia | 33 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| S. Rodríguez | Colombia | 27 | Attacker | 177 | 66 |
| A. Correa | Colombia | 32 | Defender | 178 | 73 |
| A. Hurtado | Colombia | 38 | Attacker | 172 | 65 |
| Y. Quintero | Colombia | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| R. Pájaro | Colombia | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Caldera | Colombia | 24 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| J. Tello | Colombia | 23 | Defender | 179 | 75 |
| Fernando Antonio Álvarez Amador | Colombia | 22 | Defender | 187 | 74 |
| J. Martínez | Colombia | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Aponza | Colombia | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Arango | Colombia | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Alejandro Rojo | Spain | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
Junior vs Deportivo Cali match odds
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