Match Summary
Once Caldas defeated Junior 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2019. Goals were scored by J. Reina 86′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 54% possession while Once Caldas held 46%. Junior had 18 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Once Caldas. Junior made 3 substitutions, Once Caldas made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Once Caldas — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Junior had 54% possession against Once Caldas's 46%. Junior registered 18 shots (4 on target) while Once Caldas managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 17–18.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Comesaña, while Once Caldas deployed a 4-2-3-1 under H. Bodhert.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Junior is 6.50, compared to — for Once Caldas. 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 Once Caldas's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated 6.50 on average, against Once Caldas'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 Once Caldas'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Once Caldas 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 Once Caldas 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Junior have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Once Caldas show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Junior and Once Caldas have met 2 times — Junior won 1, Once Caldas 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 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (4 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), 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 (2)
API data: 24 Mar 2026