Deportivo Cali vs Junior FC Prediction: Expecting a Draw

In the upcoming fixture of the Colombia Categoria A Matchday 16, Deportivo Cali will face Junior FC at the Estadio Deportivo Cali. According to today's table standings, Deportivo Cali stands at 16th place with 3 wins and 15 points, whereas Junior FC stands at 9th place with 5 wins and 21 points. With Cali making efforts to escape relegation and produce substantial performances towards the end, the upcoming home fixture could get intense and competitive. Junior FC and Cali last played against each other in October 2022, and Junior won (1-0). From the last five matches played between the two, Deportivo Cali and Junior FC have won one match each, whereas two have resulted in a draw.

Deportivo Cali is known for upsetting top teams in the competition and producing match-winning performances in unpredictable scenarios. In the last away game against Alianza Petrolera, Cali won (0-3). Kevin Viveros was unstoppable, scoring a hat-trick in the first half of play. With the likes of Mantilla, Salazar, Diaz, Castro, and Mera in the lineup, Cali will fancy its chances to continue the winning run at home as well. In the last match, Cali had 8 shots on target, and goalkeeper Dawson was spot-on with 3 saves inside the box. With 3 wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Cali is likely to start attacking from the very first minute of play. When playing at home, Cali has registered 2 wins and a draw in the last three matches. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches, Cali averages 1.20 goals per game. Therefore, Cali is certain to score a goal against Junior.

Kevin Dawson; Aldair Gutiérrez, Jefferson Díaz, Germán Mera, Brayan Montaño; Jhon Vásquez, Fabry Castro, Kevin Salazar, Daniel Mantilla, Kevin Velasco; Kevin Viveros.

After struggling through the rough patch of inconsistency, Junior FC has finally regained its lost form and has managed to stay unbeaten in the last six outings. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Junior averages 1.00 goal per game. Junior hasn't conceded a goal in 4 of its last 5 matches, which is quite extraordinary. In the last outing against Jaguares, Edwin Herrera scored the goal for Junior FC in the 77th minute of play. With the likes of Pacheco, Moreno, Haydar, and Velez in the defensive lines, Junior is likely to trouble Cali in the upcoming matchup.

Jefferson Martinez; Walmer Pacheco, Jose Ortiz, Cesar Haydar, Edwin Herrera; Didier Moreno, Jhon Velez, Vladimir Hernandez, Luis Gonzalez, Fredy Hinestroza; Carlos Bacca.

Considering the revival of match form for Cali and Junior's unbeaten run in the last six matches, the upcoming contest is likely to end in a draw with both sides managing to score at least one goal. The first few minutes of play will be crucial for the two, as Cali is expected to attack, whereas Junior is likely to call for defensive blocks. I am predicting a match total of under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be 1-1.

• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.95
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.62
• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.25