Junior vs Independiente Medellín: match statistics
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Junior vs Independiente Medellín: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Junior plays Independiente Medellín in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The game is scheduled for September 27, 2026. Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.
Recent form
Junior has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Independiente Medellín has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Junior scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.27. Independiente Medellín scores 1.54 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Junior's games and 68% of Independiente Medellín's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 64%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Independiente Medellín has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.42 per game. Junior takes 13.0 shots per game, while Independiente Medellín takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Junior leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Independiente Medellín leads at halftime in 18% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Junior's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Independiente Medellín, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 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 55% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 1.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 29% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Independiente Medellín | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.30 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Junior · 2 pts / game - Independiente Medellín
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 scores in 79% of games (26 of 33 games), while Independiente Medellín keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 games).
Independiente Medellín scores in 89% of games (25 of 28 games), while Junior keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 games).
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 - Independiente Medellín
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 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Junior · 0.96 pts / game - Independiente Medellín
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Junior - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Independiente Medellín - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Independiente Medellín
* 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 | Independiente Medellín | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.79 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 55% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 68% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Junior's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses against Independiente Medellín. Games average 1.86 goals, and both teams scored in 29% of them.
FAQ
When do Junior and Independiente Medellín play?
Junior face Independiente Medellín on September 27, 2026 in Categoria Primera A at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Junior and Independiente Medellín?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Junior won 2, Independiente Medellín won 4 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 29% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Junior vs Independiente Medellín?
Junior score 1.52 goals per game on average and Independiente Medellín 1.54. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Junior's matches and 68% of Independiente Medellín's.
What form are Junior and Independiente Medellín in?
Over the last 5 games Junior have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Independiente Medellín 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Junior vs Independiente Medellín?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.