Santa Fe vs Junior: match statistics
Junior is showing clearly better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 2.4 points per game, while Santa Fe averages only 1 point per game. The hosts have not won any of their two home matches this season (2 draws), giving them a 0% home win rate. Junior, on the other hand, boasts a 67% away win rate (2 wins in 3 matches) and a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 8%). Although Santa Fe has the advantage in ball possession (63% vs 53%) and average xG (2.08 vs 1.46), this does not translate into actual results – they average only 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded at home. Junior displays greater offensive efficiency with an average of 2 goals per away match and a positive goal difference (+1), which, given the hosts' poor defense (0% clean sheets), gives the visitors a real chance for another victory.
Santa Fe vs Junior: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Santa Fe played Junior in Categoria Primera A (Colombia). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Santa Fe: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Junior: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Santa Fe scores 1.00 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Junior scores 1.83 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Santa Fe 71%, Junior 67%. Over 2.5: Santa Fe 29%, Junior 83%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Junior has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.56. Santa Fe: 15.0 shots per match, Junior: 16.5.
Match halves
Santa Fe: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00. Junior: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Santa Fe: 76-90+ (4 goals). Junior: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Categoria Primera A: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 is showing clearly better form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and an average of 2.4 points per game, while Santa Fe averages only 1 point per game. The hosts have not won any of their two home matches this season (2 draws), giving them a 0% home win rate. Junior, on the other hand, boasts a 67% away win rate (2 wins in 3 matches) and a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 8%). Although Santa Fe has the advantage in ball possession (63% vs 53%) and average xG (2.08 vs 1.46), this does not translate into actual results – they average only 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded at home. Junior displays greater offensive efficiency with an average of 2 goals per away match and a positive goal difference (+1), which, given the hosts' poor defense (0% clean sheets), gives the visitors a real chance for another victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Santa Fe | Junior | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Junior is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Santa Fe · 2.4 pts / match - 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 83% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Santa Fe · 1.83 goals / match - Junior
Santa Fe scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Junior keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Junior scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Santa Fe
Over / Under - Junior
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 193% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.57 pts / match - Santa Fe · 1.67 pts / match - Junior
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Fe - second-half results
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Junior - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Santa Fe
Junior
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Santa Fe | Liga | Junior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.29 | 2.55 | ▲ 3.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 63% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Santa Fe 2 - 0 - 0 Junior. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Fe vs Junior?
The Categoria Primera A match finished Santa Fe 2:1 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 Santa Fe and Junior?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Santa Fe won 2, Junior won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Santa Fe vs Junior?
Santa Fe score 1.00 goals per game on average and Junior 1.83. The Categoria Primera A average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Santa Fe's matches and 67% of Junior's.
What form are Santa Fe and Junior in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Fe have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Junior 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santa Fe vs Junior?
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.