Junior FC vs Deportivo Cali Prediction: Can Deportivo Cali maintain their scoring streak?

Deportivo Cali will be traveling to Barranquilla to play against Junior FC in the 16th round of the Categoria Primera A Clausura. Junior FC was held to a stalemate in their last match against CD Jaguares (0-0) while Deportivo Cali had a win against Alianza Petrolera (1-0). 

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CD Jaguares put on a very impressive defensive display and held Junior FC to a draw at Estadio de Fútbol Jaraguay de Montería. The first half was a drab affair and there was no major event although, Juan Alegria of CD Jaguares missed a big chance in the 25th minute after he could not take advantage of the rebound of a long ranged shot from Luis Anaya. Fredy Hinestroza also received a yellow card in the 45th minute for a bad foul. Both sides played better in the second half and attempted more shots but Junior FC was the one controlling the tempo and the game in general with about 66% of the possession. Neither side was able to find the back of the net till the full time whistle was blown and they both shared the points. Junior FC has one win, two draws and two losses in their last five matches. They've scored seven and conceded five goals across the matches.

A first half strike from Gustavo Ramirez was enough to secure Deportivo Cali's win again Alianza Petrolera in round 15 of the league games. Both sides had their share of possession and it was shared equally between both sides however, Deportivo Cali created better chances and threatened Alianza Petrolera's goal more. The breakthrough strike came just eight minutes into the game when Gustavo Ramirez powered an header pass Carlos Mosquera from close range to give Deportivo Cali the lead. Four yellow cards were given out in the first half, one to Deportivo Cali and three to Alianza Petrolera. In the second half, Alianza Petrolera tried to get back into the game and made a few subs but they were not able to get a goal as Deportivo Cali already made a few subs as well to protect their lead and try to get a second goal. Three yellow cards was given out in the second half, two to Deportivo Cali and one to Alianza Petrolera. Deportivo Cali are now unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. They've scored nine goals and conceded six across the five matches.

This match will be a tough one as Junior FC will be looking to leverage on their home advantage and good defense to prevent Deportivo Cali from penetrating into their defense line. However, Deportivo Cali are a very attacking side and should not have any problem scoring against Junior FC.