Junior F.C vs Union Magdalena Prediction: Expect Junior F.C to Record its First Win in the Season or the Match to End in a Draw

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 4, Junior F.C will be up against Union Magdalena at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. Junior F.C is yet to win a game in this year’s Colombia Categoria A, whereas Union Magdalena stands 8th with a win and 4 points in the contest. The upcoming matchup is likely to be a very balanced encounter of the two teams. The last time these two sides played in Primera A Clausura, the match ended in a draw (1-1).

Junior FC and Union Magdalena have squared-up in recent 13 matches against each other. Junior F.C leads the head-to-head count (5-4) and 4 matches have ended in a draw. The average goal scoring rate of the 13 matches is around 2.00 goals per game, which suggests that the upcoming fixture will be an interesting one to witness.

Going in the matchup, Junior F.C is coming off a defeat against Bucaramanaga (1-0) and before that a draw against Independiente Medellin (1-1). In the last 2 games played, Junior F.C has scored goals at an average of just 0.20 goals per game. Junior F.C has scored 12 goals against Union Magdalena at an average of 0.92 goals per game. Talking specifically about the home fixtures, Junior F.C has recorded an average of 0.90 goals in the last 10 home games, whereas the goal conceding average is 1.10 goals per game. Hence, Junior F.C has certainly struggled in home fixtures as well.

Going in the game against Junior F.C, Union Magdalena is coming off a draw against Envigado (1-1). The previous fixture was a roller coaster for the home side, as Isaac Camargo missed a penalty in the 78th minute of play. However, the chance was backed by Ronaldo Lora who struck an important equalizer in the 80th minute of play. Moreover, Union managed an overall possession of 57% and a total of 5 shots on target. Apart from Union’s home form, the away form has been quite derailing for them. Union Magdalena has an average of 1.10 goals in the last 10 away fixtures, whereas the conceding average is 2.00 goals per game. Hence, Union has evidently struggled in its away fixtures.

The upcoming matchup is likely to be an exciting one, with both teams struggling in their home and away fixtures previously. As the last game ended in a draw between the two teams, the upcoming fixture is likely to have a very similar outcome. Hence, I am predicting a draw or Junior F.C to win. Secondly, 7 of the last 10 away matches for Union Magdalena have resulted in BTTS- Yes. I think Junior F.C will be more comfortable at home compared to away games. The game total is likely to remain under 2.5 goals.

• Full Time Result - Draw for 4.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.4
• Correct Score 1-1 for 8.00