Junior vs América de Cali: match statistics
Junior shows a decisive advantage in expected goals at home (xG For: 2.03 vs xG Against: 0.7), which demonstrates their offensive dominance in home matches. América de Cali displays poor away form with just a 50% success rate and a negative xG balance (0.84 For vs 1.93 Against), indicating issues in creating goal-scoring opportunities on the road. Junior averages as many as 21 shots per match at home with 64% possession, while the visitors manage only 6.5 shots per game away. Although Junior lost their last home match, their goal difference at home remains positive (+1), and a 50% clean sheet rate points to a solid defense. América's higher shooting accuracy (15% vs 7%) could pose problems, but the hosts' statistical advantage in key parameters suggests their victory.
Junior vs América de Cali: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Junior played against América de Cali in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game was played on February 19, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Junior has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. América de Cali has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Junior scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.40. América de Cali scores 1.40 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Junior's games and 40% of América de Cali's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 40%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Junior has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.39 per game. Junior takes 16.4 shots per game, while América de Cali takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Junior leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. América de Cali leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Junior's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For América de Cali, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Categoria Primera A games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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 shows a decisive advantage in expected goals at home (xG For: 2.03 vs xG Against: 0.7), which demonstrates their offensive dominance in home matches. América de Cali displays poor away form with just a 50% success rate and a negative xG balance (0.84 For vs 1.93 Against), indicating issues in creating goal-scoring opportunities on the road. Junior averages as many as 21 shots per match at home with 64% possession, while the visitors manage only 6.5 shots per game away. Although Junior lost their last home match, their goal difference at home remains positive (+1), and a 50% clean sheet rate points to a solid defense. América's higher shooting accuracy (15% vs 7%) could pose problems, but the hosts' statistical advantage in key parameters suggests their 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
| Junior | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
América de Cali is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Junior · 2 pts / game - América de Cali
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 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Junior · 1.4 goals / game - América de Cali
América de Cali is 133% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Junior · 0.6 goals / game - América de Cali
Junior scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while América de Cali keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
América de Cali scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Junior keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 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 - Junior
Over / Under - América de Cali
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Junior - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
América de Cali - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). 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
Junior
América de Cali
* 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
| Junior | Liga | América de Cali | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 59% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 64% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 40% | 75% | ▼ 60% |
^ 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
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 Junior's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses against América de Cali. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Junior vs América de Cali?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Junior 2:1 América de Cali. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Junior and América de Cali?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Junior won 1, América de Cali won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Junior vs América de Cali?
Junior score 1.80 goals per game on average and América de Cali 1.40. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Junior's matches and 40% of América de Cali's.
What form are Junior and América de Cali in?
Over the last 5 games Junior have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and América de Cali 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Junior vs América de Cali?
The statistical background for Junior vs América de Cali — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.