Value bet: Once Caldas to win @ 3.60 – our chance 32% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultJunior to win ✗46% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.98
Junior vs Once Caldas preview and prediction
The match
Once Caldas travel to Estadio Romelio Martinez in the Primera A on Monday 24 August (02:15 WAT) to face Junior. Junior are 13th with 22 points from 19 games (in the bottom half), while Once Caldas sit 8th on 27 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Junior's last 5: LDLDL Most recently they lost to Millonarios 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Once Caldas's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Jaguares 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Once Caldas arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 May 2026, finished Junior 2–2 Once Caldas. Across their last 2 meetings Junior have won 1, Once Caldas 0, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.5 for Junior and 1.2 for Once Caldas. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Junior 46%, draw 22%, Once Caldas 32%.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.75.
Value angle: Once Caldas to win at 3.60 – 32% on our numbers against 28% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Junior 1–1 Once Caldas. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Junior46%fair 2.18 · @2.00
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.20
Once Caldas32%fair 3.12 · @3.60
2.73Expected goals
1.52Junior xG
1.21Once Caldas xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Junior 1.5 – 1.2 Once Caldas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Junior vs Once Caldas?
On our numbers Junior have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Once Caldas 32%.
How many goals will there be in Junior vs Once Caldas?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Junior vs Once Caldas?
Our predicted score is Junior 1–1 Once Caldas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Junior vs Once Caldas?
Junior vs Once Caldas (Primera A) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 02:15 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Romelio Martinez.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
