Match Summary
Junior defeated Independiente Medellin 4:2. The match was played in Primera A 2022. Goals were scored by C. Haydar 4′, W. Pacheco 25′, C. Bacca 51′, J. Pineda 58′, F. Uribe 69′, J. Segura 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Junior had 45% possession while Independiente Medellin held 55%. Junior had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Independiente Medellin. Junior made 5 substitutions, Independiente Medellin made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Junior and Independiente Medellin — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. Hinestroza
assist: Y. Gómez
assist: C. Bacca
assist: A. Arregui
Match Statistics
Junior had 45% possession against Independiente Medellin's 55%. Junior registered 16 shots (6 on target) while Independiente Medellin managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 15–16.
Lineups
Junior lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under J. Real, while Independiente Medellin deployed a 4-2-3-1 under D. González.
Defensive Solidity
Junior deploy 3 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 5 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.
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