Junior FC vs Boyaca Chico FC Prediction: Junior Carrying the Right Momentum Forward

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categorai A, Matchday 13, Junior FC will take on Boyaca Chico FC at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. Considering the recent match form of Junior, the upcoming home fixture will be pivotal for them. According to the table standings of today, Junior FC stands 12th with 3 wins and 14 points, whereas Boyaca Chico FC stands 4th with 6 wins and 20 points. Chico FC and Junior FC last played against each other in February 2021 and Chico won (2-1). The last three matches played between the two have produced results, therefore, the upcoming matchup is also likely to have a final result. 

Going in the matchup, Junior FC is coming off a win against Atletico Nacional (0-1) and Alianza Petrolera (1-0). The win over Atletico Nacional was certainly an enthralling one and Didier Moreno scored the only goal in the 69th minute of play. Hernan Gomez will look to keep the team combination simple and unchanged. Martinez, Moreno, and Pacheco were spot-on in the last outing and are likely to continue with the same approach forward. In the last five matches played, Atletico Nacional has won two, drawn two, and lost a fixture. Secondly, Junior has scored 5 goals in last five matches, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Junior will be fancying its chances to score against Chico FC and maximize the goal difference. 

J. Martinez; W. Pacheco, F. Andueza, I. Scarpeta, E. Herrera; D. Moreno, C. Sierra; L. Berrío, V. Hernández, F. Hinestroza, C. Bacca.

Going in the matchup, Chico FC is coming off an unexpected defeat against Santa Fe (1-0). Chico took its chances but shots were off target. Hence, the upcoming away matches against Junior will be an important one for Chico. Chico has delivered consistent performances with Geimer Balanta, Sebastian Tamara, and Henry Plazas performing on several instances. In the last five matches played, Chico FC has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. With such a consistent goal-scoring average, Chico will definitely score against Junior. Compared to the scoring average, Chico has only conceded 3 goals in the last five matches. Hence, the conceding averag is quite peculiar, which is why the upcoming matchup is likely to have Chico coming out with full force.

R. Caicedo, F. García, J. Duque, N. Tapia, J. Mosquera, J. Barrera, J. Gómez, J. Ayala, C. Canizales, O. Balanta, M. Arboleda.

Junior FC and Chico FC both have scored in 4 of the last 5 matches played in Categoria A. Hence, both sides are likely to score tomorrow, and Chico to start with intention of winning comprehensively. As Junior is coming off a win against Atletico Nacional, the home side is likely to start as favorites. I am predicting the match to end in a draw or Chico FC to win (1-2). Moreover, the match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals.

• Draw or Boyaca Chico FC for 2.25
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.40
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.4