Once Caldas vs Junior: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Once Caldas prepare to host Junior on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 00:20, this COLOMBIA: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Once Caldas, currently 11th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws 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 6 goals.

Junior, sitting 4th with 9 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 2 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 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Once Caldas and Junior have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Alianza Petrolera, Once Caldas recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Parra, Cardona, Riquett, Cuesta, Cuesta, Beltran, Alvarado, Quinones, Barrios, Moreno, Zuleta. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Junior's last outing came against Boyaco Chico, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Silveira, Navia, Pestana, Pena, Guerrero, Barrios, Rivas, Celis, Chara, Muriel, Paiva. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Once Caldas are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Once Caldas 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: Once Caldas's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 86% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Junior's games average 2.6 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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