Junior F.C vs La Equidad Prediction: Juan Fernando Expects Team to Click to Save Arturo Reyes from Getting Fired

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 6, Junior F.C will take on La Equidad at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla. Going in the matchup, Junior F.C stands 17th with three draws and three points from 5 matches played. On the other hand, La Equidad stands 10th with just a win and a draw from 4 matches played so far in the contest. Junior FC and La Equidad last played in July 2022 and the match ended in a draw (0-0). The upcoming fixture is also likely to test the grit and detemination of the two teams.

Junior F.C - Coming off a Defeat Against Deportivo Pasto (LDLDD)

From the last 5 matches played, Junior F.C has failed to win a single match, hence, the pressure will be on the home side. With no wins recorded in the last 11 matches, Junior F.C is likely to make some reinforcements to their defense. In the last 10 home matches, Junior F.C averages 0.70 goals per games, which is under-par and isn’t comprehensive to win fixtures. Compared to the scoring average, the conceding average is 1.00 goals, which gives the visitors a chance for scoring and shifting the pressure to the home side. For the upcoming fixture, Carlos Bacca and Omar Albornoz will be in the spotlight for scoring. Though Junoir F.C averages better against La Equidad, the upcoming matchup will be a real challenge.

Expected Opening Lineup for Junior F.C

Sebastian Viera; Edwin Herrera, Iván Scarpeta, Daniel Rosero, Amaury Torralvo; Homer Martínez, Carlos Sierra; Omar Albornoz, Juan Fernando Quintero, Vladimir Hernández; Carlos Bacca.

La Equidad - Lost to Santa Fe in the Last Outing (LWDDD)

Going in the matchup, La Equidad is coming off a defeat against Santa Fe (0-1), in which Bueno and Castro were the only successful defenders in play. For the upcoming match La Equidad will be favorite as they haven’t lost in their last three away outings. Moreover, they have a goal scoring average of 1.40 goals in the last 10 away outings. Compared to the scoring average, the conceding average is just 1.30 goals per game, which cna be minimized or balanced. David Camacho, Didier Bueno, and Jioner Moreno have scored this seaosn for La Equidad. Hence, much will depend on the strikers aligned in the initial lineup.

Expected Opening Lineup for La Equidad

Washington Ortega; David Camacho, Daniel Polanco, Didier Bueno, Joiner Moreno; Pablo Lima, Joan Castro, Ederson Moreno, Kevin Londoño, Francisco Chaverra; Jorge Luis Ramos.

Expert Betting Tips

The upcoming Colombia Categoria A is expected to be close finish, as thet two teams are struggling and have lost thier previos match. If we look at the last 4 head-to-head matches, La Equidad hasn’t won a single fixture against Junior F.C. Hence, I am backing Junior F.C to win and the match total to be under 2.5 goals. 

• Junior Barranquilla to Win for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.672
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.65