Match Summary
Junior defeated Independiente Medellin 4:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by L. Díaz 50′, J. Sánchez 56′, G. Cano 66′, T. Gutiérrez 81′, M. Piedrahita 88′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 60% possession while Independiente Medellin held 40%. Junior had 20 shots (10 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Junior made 2 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Independiente Medellin — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
Junior had 60% possession against Independiente Medellin's 40%. Junior registered 20 shots (10 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 9 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 18–17.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under J. Comesaña, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-4-2 under O. Zambrano.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Junior is 6.50, compared to — for Independiente Medellin. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Junior's highest-rated starter is R. Pérez (6.50), while Independiente Medellin's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated 6.50 on average, against Independiente Medellin's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Junior field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Junior start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Independiente Medellin averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Junior's starting XI is 33.5 (youngest: V. Cantillo (32), oldest: R. Pérez (35)), while Independiente Medellin average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Junior have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Independiente Medellin show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Junior and Independiente Medellin have met 6 times — Junior won 2, Independiente Medellin won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independiente Medellin leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.83 per match (5 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 24 Mar 2026