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As Junior Barranquilla prepares to face Cerro Porteño in the Copa Libertadores on May 7, 2026, both teams come into the match with varied recent form. Junior Barranquilla has managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 encounters, showcasing their capability to compete at a high level, especially when playing at home. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a strong defensive setup combined with quick transitions, which could exploit any lapses in Cerro Porteño’s backline.
Conversely, Cerro Porteño’s performance has been less convincing of late, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. Their typically aggressive attacking style may need refinement against a disciplined Junior defense. However, they can potentially capitalize on set pieces, a common area for teams to gain an advantage.
Bookmakers favor the home team with odds of 1.97, while an away win stands at 3.98. Our predictive model indicates a 48.5% chance for a home win, reflecting the strength of Barranquilla’s home advantage. The predicted final score is 1:0 in favor of Junior Barranquilla, but as with any match, the outcome remains uncertain and both teams will be eager to assert their dominance on the pitch.
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| Junior 46.4% |
Draw 29% |
Cerro Porteño 24.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.04 | 3.28 | 3.9 | |
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2.02 | 3.2 | 3.7 | |
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2.07 | 3.32 | 3.89 | |
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2 | 3.1 | 3.75 | |
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2.02 | 3.31 | 3.84 |
Latest Results
| 28.04.26 Sporting Cristal – Junior Barranquilla – 2:0 24.04.26 Cúcuta Deportivo – Junior Barranquilla – 1:1 19.04.26 Junior Barranquilla – Llaneros Fútbol Club SA – 2:0 14.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Junior Barranquilla – 1:0 11.04.26 Rionegro Águilas – Junior Barranquilla – 0:3 |
29.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Palmeiras – 1:1 24.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Sportivo Ameliano – 1:1 19.04.26 Olimpia Asuncion – Cerro Porteño – Olimpia Asuncion Awarded 14.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Junior Barranquilla – 1:0 11.04.26 Nacional Asuncion – Cerro Porteño – 0:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.04.26 Cerro Porteño – Junior Barranquilla – 1:0 19.09.17 Junior Barranquilla – Cerro Porteño – 3:1 12.09.17 Cerro Porteño – Junior Barranquilla – 0:0 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Ind. Medellin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cusco | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Deportes Tolima | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Nacional | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | U. de Deportes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Coquimbo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 4 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | Bolivar | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | La Guaira | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | U. Catolica | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | Platense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Penarol | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 1 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sporting Cristal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Cerro Porteno | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Junior | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | -3 | 1 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | LDU Quito | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Lanus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Mirassol | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | -4 | 0 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rosario Central | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Ind. del Valle | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | -4 | 0 |
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