Independiente Medellín vs Junior: match statistics
Junior displays significantly better away form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2) on the road, while Independiente Medellín have not won a single home match this season (0% Win%). The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-2) and have lost half of their games at their own stadium. Junior shows better shooting efficiency away from home (15% shot conversion rate vs the hosts' 6%) and a higher average of goals scored (1.8 vs 1.25). Although Medellín dominates in terms of possession (64%), it does not translate into effectiveness, as evidenced by their lack of clean sheets in home matches. The recent form of both teams (Medellín: dldww, Junior: lwdlw) is balanced; however, Junior's advantage in direct away statistics and the hosts' weakness at home point towards an away victory.
Independiente Medellín vs Junior: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Independiente Medellín played against Junior in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Independiente Medellín has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Junior has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Independiente Medellín scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.50. Junior scores 1.55 and allows 1.45. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Independiente Medellín's games and 64% of Junior's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 73%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.52 per game. Independiente Medellín takes 14.9 shots per game, while Junior takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Independiente Medellín leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.10 goals per game after halftime. Junior leads at halftime in 55% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Independiente Medellín's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Junior, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.83 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Junior displays significantly better away form with a 60% win rate and a positive goal difference (+2) on the road, while Independiente Medellín have not won a single home match this season (0% Win%). The hosts have a negative goal difference in home matches (-2) and have lost half of their games at their own stadium. Junior shows better shooting efficiency away from home (15% shot conversion rate vs the hosts' 6%) and a higher average of goals scored (1.8 vs 1.25). Although Medellín dominates in terms of possession (64%), it does not translate into effectiveness, as evidenced by their lack of clean sheets in home matches. The recent form of both teams (Medellín: dldww, Junior: lwdlw) is balanced; however, Junior's advantage in direct away statistics and the hosts' weakness at home point towards an away victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Independiente Medellín | Junior | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Independiente Medellín is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Independiente Medellín · 1.4 pts / game - Junior
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Junior is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Independiente Medellín · 1.55 goals / game - Junior
Independiente Medellín scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while Junior keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 meczów).
Junior scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 meczów), while Independiente Medellín keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Independiente Medellín
Over / Under - Junior
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Junior is 355% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.4 pts / game - Independiente Medellín · 1.82 pts / game - Junior
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Independiente Medellín - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Junior - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Independiente Medellín
Junior
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Categoria Primera A).
Teams vs league
| Independiente Medellín | Liga | Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.57 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 50% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 80% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Independiente Medellín's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Junior. Games average 1.83 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Independiente Medellín vs Junior?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Independiente Medellín 2:0 Junior. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Independiente Medellín and Junior?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Independiente Medellín won 3, Junior won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.83 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Independiente Medellín vs Junior?
Independiente Medellín score 1.30 goals per game on average and Junior 1.55. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Independiente Medellín's matches and 64% of Junior's.
What form are Independiente Medellín and Junior in?
Over the last 5 games Independiente Medellín have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Junior 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Independiente Medellín vs Junior?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Independiente Medellín vs Junior: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.