Pereira vs Junior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportes Pereira prepare to host Junior on February 3, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 under referee Moncada, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Deportes Pereira, currently 18th in the standings with 3 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 1 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Junior, sitting 4th with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Deportes Pereira and Junior have favored Junior, with Junior claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Indep. Medellin, Deportes Pereira recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured , Bazan, Moreno, Pacheco, Quinones, Bermudez, Torres, Perez. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Junior's last outing came against America de Cali, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silveira, Suarez, Monzon, Pena, Guerrero, Rivas, Celis, Canchimbo, Chara, Barrios, Muriel. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Deportes Pereira are expected to maintain their 5-3-2 structure, while Junior are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Deportes Pereira's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Junior's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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