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 – Palmeiras vs Gremio
Palmeiras will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory over Gremio, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Palmeiras had 60% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 60% | 11 (4) | 0.63 | 65 |
 Gremio | 40% | 8 (5) | 0.57 | 26 |
Junior vs Palmeiras Stats
Key Stats
| Junior | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 2.68 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Junior are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Palmeiras average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Junior 12-13
Palmeiras 18-7
What are the odds for this match?
Junior to win: @3.8
Draw: @3.4
Palmeiras to win: @2
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