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Junior vs Once Caldas prediction and preview for Monday, 24 August 2026, in the Primera A. Our analysis points to Over 1.5 Goals as the best prediction for this match. Below, you will find detailed match analysis, recent form, head-to-head records, key stats, betting trends, predicted scorelines and other useful match information.

SportPremi Prediction
Prediction won · FT 1-1Pick
Over 1.5 Goals
Confidence
82%
Risk
Medium
Odds
1.22
The available statistics point to Over 1.5 Goals in Junior vs Once Caldas, with our model rating the selection at 82% confidence.
Junior form: Junior come in with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats from their last 5 matches, having scored 5 and conceded 8. They beat Atletico Nacional 3-0, but lost 1-0 to Millonarios, 2-1 to Deportes Tolima, 1-0 to Atletico Nacional and 4-1 to Palmeiras. Those games have averaged 2.6 total goals per match.
Once Caldas form: Once Caldas come in with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches, having scored 12 and conceded 6. They beat Cucuta 5-1 and Envigado 3-0, drew 2-2 with Santa Fe and 2-2 with Junior, but lost 1-0 to America de Cali. Those games have averaged 3.6 total goals per match.
Head-to-head: History between these sides supports the pick. Their most recent meeting finished Junior 2-2 Once Caldas, while across the last 5 meetings, Junior have won 2, Once Caldas have won 1 and 2 ended in draws.
Key numbers: Across their recent games the two sides average 2.6 and 3.6 total goals per match. Junior have scored 5 goals and conceded 8 across their last 5 matches; Once Caldas have scored 12 and conceded 6 across their last 5.
Verdict: Taken together, the recent results and goal numbers support an open, goal-filled game. On balance, Over 1.5 Goals is the most convincing option here.
Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals at 82% confidence.
Prediction based on form, head-to-head and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.
Recent results and performance summary for both teams.
3
Junior wins
4
Draws
2
Once Caldas wins
Last meeting: Junior 2-2 Once Caldas · 2026
Betting outcomes from both teams’ last 5 matches.
Junior
Last 5 MatchesOnce Caldas
Last 5 Matches3/5 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals
(Matches with 2+ goals)
4/5 (80%)
2/5 (40%)
BTTS
Based on our statistical goal model.
Best Pick
Over 1.5 Goals
Model Confidence
82%
Junior and Once Caldas have combined for 3.1 goals per game across their last five matches. 6 of their last 9 meetings produced at least two goals. Our model rates Over 1.5 Goals at 82% confidence. This is our highest-confidence prediction for the fixture.
Our recommended prediction is Over 1.5 Goals, which SportPremi's model rates at 82% confidence based on recent form and goal data, including head-to-head record.
Once Caldas have the stronger win case based on their recent results. They have won 2 of their last 5 matches, compared with 1 win for Junior.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 02:15 on Monday, 24 August 2026.
This fixture is played in the Primera A, Colombia.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee. 18+ | Gamble Responsibly.
Premier League
1
Wins
5
Goals Scored
8
Goals Conceded
Once Caldas
2
Wins
12
Goals Scored
6
Goals Conceded
(Both Teams To Score)
3/5 (60%)
4/5 (80%)
Failed to Keep Clean Sheet
(Conceded 1+ goal)
4/5 (80%)
1/5 (20%)
Wins
(Matches won)
2/5 (40%)
8
in last 5
Goals Conceded
(Total)
6
in last 5
What this means
Both Junior and Once Caldas have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in 4 and 4 of their last 5 matches respectively. Once Caldas have also seen Over 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Based on each team’s last 5 completed matches in all competitions.
Based on recent form, head-to-head and our statistical goal model.
Based on their last 5 matches, Once Caldas have the stronger record, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 12 and conceding 6. That compares with Junior, who have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats, scoring 5 and conceding 8.
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