Atletico Huila vs Junior FC Prediction: Can Huila Give Something to Their Fans to Cheer About?

In the upcoming fixture of Colombia Categoria A, Matchday 20, Atletico Huila will be up against Junior FC at the Estadio Guillermo Plazas Alcid in Neiva. According to the table standings of today, Atletico Huila stands 18th with 5 wins and 18 points, whereas Junior F.C. stands 11th with 6 wins and 25 points. Both teams have certainly improved their game compared to the previous seasons. The two teams last played in September 2021, and Junior FC won (3-0). From the four matches played between the two, Junior FC has won thrice, whereas a fixture has resulted in a draw. Hence, Junior will be starting as favorite against Huila.

Going in the matchup, Atletico Huila is coming off a clean sheet and denting defeat against Santa Fe (5-0), in which Lopera, Saunders, and Escorcia failed to defend and were taken to the cleaners. Moreover, Huila had only 4 shots on target compared to Santa Fe’s 8 shots on target. Huila has lost two recent matches in clean sheets, which is why Huila will be looking to score at least a goal or two in front of their fans. Talking about the scoring average, Huila has scored only 4 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Apart from the scoring, Huilas’s defense is quite weak, as it has conceded 12 goals, averaging 2.40 goals per game. With the likes of Hernandez, Britos, and Gil in the lineup, Huila will be looking to produce a decent performance in the last match of Apertura. Though Huila will be playing at home, it has been defeated in the last two home matches against America de Cali (0-2) and Independiente Medellin (2-3).

Going in the matchup, Junior FC is coming off a draw against Deportivo Pereira (0-0), in which Junior secured possession of 63% with 5 shots on target. Junior will be hoping to penetrate through the defenses of Huila and secure a goal or two. With 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played, Junior will be looking forward to finishing the Apertura season on a high. Talking about the scoring, Junior has scored only 4 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Hence, scoring might also be difficult for Junior FC tomorrow. Junior FC is also coming off consecutive defeats in the last two away matches, which is why the odds are likely to be balanced for tomorrow’s matchup.

With Huila struggling in both away and home fixtures, the upcoming fixture can have the home side failing to score. In comparison the Huila, Junior is also struggling to maintain consistency and scoring average. Considering the goal-scoring and conceding of the two teams, I am predicting a draw or Junior FC to win. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, as both sides haven’t been able to secure comprehensive wins in the last five played.

• Junior Barranquilla to Win for 1.65
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.82
• Correct Score 0-1 for 6