Junior vs Union Deportes Prediction: Can Junior get isolated on top of the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Junior will face Union Deportes at Stadium Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. The home side head here after a fantastic win (1-3) against Botafogo. The visitors arrive here after an important win (2-1), against LDU Quito.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Junior Barranquilla's team comes to this game after an important 1-3 victory against Botafogo. Despite being both favorite teams going into the match, the Botafogo team was the big favorite for the match as they were playing at home. But Junior Barranquilla's team would have a really strong and surprising entry. At 41' Junior Barranquilla's team was already winning 0-3, with goals from Fuentes and 2 from Bacca, with the Botafogo team making it 1-3 before the break. In the 2nd half, Botafogo's dominance would be clear. But in an excellent demonstration of defensive organization and help, Junior Barranquilla's team would hold on to the result and 3 points. With this result, Junior Barranquilla's team is in 1st place in the table, with 3 points. This was a very important result against a direct opponent in the fight to qualify and take 1st place. Even so, Junior Barranquilla's team is somewhat inconsistent, having lost in the championship straight away, making it difficult to see how they will reach this game.

The Union Deportes team comes to this game after an important 2-1 victory against LDU Quito. Despite not being the favorites going into the match, the Union Deportes team played at home and looked to surprise. The Union Deportes team would even be the first to score a goal, however, this would be disallowed by VAR. The first goal of the match arrived shortly afterward, with the Quito team reaching 0-1 at 29'. The Union Deportes team came out strong in the 2nd half and reached 1-1 after 50 minutes. The Quito team dominated the game, but the Union Deportes team took advantage of moments of transition very well to create danger. And the Union Deportes team reached 2-1 in the 70th minute, managing to hold on to the result until the end. This would be an important result in the group's accounts and in the fight for qualification or 3rd place. With this result, the Union Deportes team is in 2nd place in the table, with 3 points. The Union Deportes team is in a good moment in the championship and Libertadores, having not lost any of the last 5 games.

There’s no recent history between both teams. Junior Barranquilla are favorites, as they, theoretically, have a better team and play at home. Still, both teams are expected to score.