Santa Fe vs Junior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Independiente Santa Fe prepare to host Junior on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Independiente Santa Fe, currently 15th in the standings with 7 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 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 Independiente Santa Fe and Junior have favored Independiente Santa Fe, with Independiente Santa Fe claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Over the past few seasons, Independiente Santa Fe have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against CD Jaguares, Independiente Santa Fe recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mosquera Marmolejo, Mafla, Moreno, Olivera, Palacios, Murillo, Torres, Velasquez, Mosquera, Rodallega, Palacios. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

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. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Independiente Santa Fe are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Independiente Santa Fe and Junior are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Independiente Santa Fe's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% 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 capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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