Match Summary
Junior defeated Independiente Medellin 1:0. The match was played in Primera A 2020. Goals were scored by M. Borja 35′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 47% possession while Independiente Medellin held 53%. Junior had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 14 (2 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Junior made 2 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Independiente Medellin — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
Junior had 47% possession against Independiente Medellin's 53%. Junior registered 10 shots (3 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 14 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 4-4-1-1 formation under J. Comesaña, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Bobadilla.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 4 defenders rated — 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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Independiente Medellin'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 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 — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Independiente Medellin average 23.0 (youngest: J. Cuesta (23), oldest: J. Cuesta (23)). 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