America de Cali vs Junior FC Prediction: America de Cali Targeting the Top Spot in Table Standings

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 7, America de Cali will take on Junior FC at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali. For the upcoming rescheduled fixture, the two sides will look to dominate from the very start and make progress ahead of the next matchday fixtures. According to the table standings of today, America de Cali stands 2nd with 5 wins and 16 points, whereas Junior FC stands 19th with just a win and 7 points. America de Cali and Junior FC last played in August 2022, and Cali won (2-1). From the last 4 matches played between the two, we can observe that the team playing at home usually wins. If that scenario persists, then America de Cali will start as favorites at home. 

Going in the matchup, America de Cali is coming off a win against Alianza Petrolera (1-0), in which John Garcia scored the only goal for Cali in the first half of extra-time. With the presence of Ramos, Portilla, Garcia, and Quintero in the lineup, America de Cali should be comfortable in attacking struggling Junior FC. America de Cali has scored 4 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.8 goals per game. Hence, Cali’s striking average might be average, but their intent is quite clear. Apart from the defeat against Santa Fe, America de Cali has managed to stay consistent in Categoria A. America de Cali hasn’t lost any of their last 6 home games, which is why the upcoming matchup is likely to favour the home team. 

• Facundo Suarez
• Andres Sarmiento
• Darwin Quintero

Going in the matchup, Junior F.C. has managed to win just a fixture from the last 5 played. In the last outing against Santa Fe, Vladimir Hernandez did start positively, scoring an important goal in the 27th minute; however, Santa Fe bounced back with an equalizer in the 45th minute. Junior FC has lost its last 6 away matches, which is why they will be feeling the heat against America. With a goal-scoring average of 0.80 goals in the last 10 away matches, Junior F C might face problems in attacking the opposition. For Junior FC, no such player has been able to make a prominent impact, which is why they are lacking in individual performances. With the likes of Carlos Bacca, Juan Quintero, and Fredy Hinestroza in the lineup, Junior can at least play for a draw. 

• Luis Sandoval
• Carlos Sierra
• Jose Ortiz

Going in the matchup, Junior F.C. will be under pressure, whereas America de Cali will look to win big by a concrete margin and secure the top spot in the table standings. Considering the previous matchup between the two and current goal-scoring averages, the upcoming matchup is likely to produce a total of under 2.5 goals. I am backing America de Cali to win convincingly and the final scoreline to be 2-0.

• America de Cali to Win for 2.00
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.7
• Correct Score 2-0 for 9.50