Match Summary
Junior defeated Deportivo Cali 2:0. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by L. Narváez 39′, S. Hernández 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 47% possession while Deportivo Cali held 53%. Junior had 14 shots (8 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Deportivo Cali. Junior made 2 substitutions, Deportivo Cali made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Deportivo Cali — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: T. Gutiérrez
Match Statistics
Junior had 47% possession against Deportivo Cali's 53%. Junior registered 14 shots (8 on target) while Deportivo Cali managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 13–16.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation under J. Comesaña, while Deportivo Cali deployed a 4-2-3-1 under L. Pusineri.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Junior is 6.50, compared to — for Deportivo Cali. 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 Deportivo Cali's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated 6.50 on average, against Deportivo Cali'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Deportivo Cali's 5 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Deportivo Cali 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 Deportivo Cali 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. Deportivo Cali show 0 wins, 1 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Junior and Deportivo Cali have met 2 times — Junior won 1, Deportivo Cali won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Junior leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026