Match Summary
Junior defeated Independiente Medellin 2:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by L. Ruiz 26′, Y. Chará 29′, R. Quiñónes 69′. 9 yellow cards were shown. Independiente Medellin had 43% possession while Junior held 57%. Independiente Medellin had 20 shots (3 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Junior. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, Junior made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and Junior — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Chará
assist: J. Caicedo
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 43% possession against Junior's 57%. Independiente Medellin registered 20 shots (3 on target) while Junior managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 9–5. Fouls committed: 15–19.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Ismael Rescalvo, while Junior deployed a 4-3-2-1 under A. Mendoza.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Junior'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
Independiente Medellin field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Junior'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
Independiente Medellin start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Junior 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Junior show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and Junior have met 6 times — Independiente Medellin won 3, Junior won 2, 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 (6 for the home side, 5 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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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 24 Mar 2026