Junior vs America De Cali: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Junior prepare to host America de Cali on February 19, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Junior, currently 11th in the standings with 9 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home 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.

America de Cali, sitting 5th with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Junior and America de Cali have been competitive, with Junior claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Once Caldas, Junior recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Silveira, Suarez, Pestana, Pena, Herrera, Rios, Rivas, Barrios, Chara, Canchimbo, Paiva. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

America de Cali's last outing came against Independiente Santa Fe, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Jean, Bertel, Mosquera, Torres, Castillo, Palacios, Cavadia, Carrascal, Borrero, Lucumi, Guzman. 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 America de Cali 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 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. America de Cali's games average 1.7 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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