Our Junior vs Palmeiras Prediction: 1-3
Junior vs Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 9, 2026. Our prediction leans towards a 1-3 away victory, though another solid betting option is over 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ attacking form.
This Junior vs Palmeiras prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Junior's Last Match – Junior vs Deportivo Cali
Junior will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Colombia Primera A setback against Deportivo Cali on April 4. In that match, Junior recorded 70% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Junior | 70% | 8 (3) | 1.24 | 58 |
 Deportivo Cali | 30% | 13 (3) | 1.69 | 24 |
Palmeiras's Last Match – EC Bahia vs Palmeiras
Palmeiras will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory over EC Bahia, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Palmeiras had 41% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EC Bahia | 59% | 11 (6) | 1.21 | 64 |
 Palmeiras | 41% | 5 (5) | 0.27 | 33 |
Junior vs Palmeiras Stats
Key Stats
| Junior | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 2.7 |
| 1.35 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Junior are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Palmeiras average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Junior 12-13
Palmeiras 16-8
What are the odds for this match?
Junior to win: @4.1
Draw: @3.5
Palmeiras to win: @1.9
Lineups
Junior (4-2-3-1) : Mauro Silveira, Jhomier Javier Guerrero Gonzalez, Jermein Pena, Lucas Gabriel Monzon Lemos, Yeison Suarez, Juan David Rios, Jesus Rivas, Yimmi Chara, Daniel Alejandro Rivera Garzon, Kevin Perez, Teofilo Gutierrez
Palmeiras (4-2-3-1) : Carlos Miguel, Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo, Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, Allan Elias, Mauricio, Jhon Arias, Flaco Lopez