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

As Junior prepare to host Alianza Petrolera on March 6, 2026, with kick-off at 02:20, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Junior, currently 7th in the standings with 12 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Alianza Petrolera, sitting 20th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 4 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Junior and Alianza Petrolera have favored Junior, with Alianza Petrolera claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Independiente Santa Fe, Junior recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Silveira, Suarez, Monzon, Pena, Herrera, Rivas, Celis, Canchimbo, Chara, Barrios, Muriel. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Alianza Petrolera's last outing came against Atletico Nacional, where they secured a 0-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Camilo Chaverra, Lasso, Franco, Figueroa Olaya, Rosales, Esparragoza, , Munoz, Fernandez, Pardo, Lucumi. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Junior are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Junior and Alianza Petrolera 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: Junior's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Alianza Petrolera's games average 2.4 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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