👉 What is the recommended bet for Junior vs Fortaleza?

The prediction and suggestion for betting on Junior vs Fortaleza on 16 May 2025 is: Junior to win.

👉 In which stadium will Junior vs Fortaleza be played?

The Junior vs Fortaleza match on 16 May 2025 will be held in Barranquilla, Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez.

Junior vs Fortaleza Prediction – Primera División

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Here you find the best prediction for Junior vs Fortaleza in the first division, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and the primary statistics from the latest matches to provide the best prediction for this matchup between Junior vs Fortaleza.

Junior

16 May 2025 – 23::10
Primera Division
2025
APERTURE – ROUND 19

Strength

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Junior vs Fortaleza

The best prediction for Junior vs Fortaleza in the Primera Division is a victory for Junior. This match tends to favour the home side, who have demonstrated consistent performances and good results when playing at home. The visiting team, while putting forth effort, no longer has aspirations in the championship, which is likely to affect the intensity of the encounter. Therefore, Junior’s win is the most sensible option, especially as they are still in contention for the top spots while playing in front of their fans.

The best prediction for Junior vs Fortaleza

Junior to win

Match preview: Junior vs Fortaleza

Junior and Fortaleza will compete at the metropolitan stadium Roberto Meléndez in the 19th round of the Primera Division. Over the past three years, there have been just two direct confrontations between these two sides: one on 18-08-2024, which resulted in a victory for Junior FC (2-1), and the other on 11-02-2024, where Fortaleza CEIF emerged victorious (2-0). Special attention must be paid to the home/away performances as both teams have markedly different outcomes in their home and away matches.

Team analysis: Junior

Currently positioned 4th, the home team has accumulated 31 points from 8 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew at home with América de Cali (0-0). In their most recent match, they lost away to Santa Fe (2-1). This team is notably stronger at home, as demonstrated by their record of 3 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses in away matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 12, compared to their home record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with 23 scored and 15 conceded. In their last 9 home games in the league, Junior has achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, securing 18 points out of a possible 27.

They remain unbeaten in their last 5 home matches in this competition. At their stadium, the most frequent result at the end of the first half has been 1-0, occurring in 4 of their 9 games. Their attack has been consistent, scoring in 7 of their last 10 league games. In the 18 matches played, they have conceded the first goal 4 times but managed to equalise only once. Junior approaches this penultimate round of the first phase of Apertura relying solely on their capabilities to maintain their position among the top contenders. With a strong home record, they will seek to improve these excellent statistics against Fortaleza.

Team analysis: Fortaleza

After recording 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, the visiting side sits in 16th position with 17 points. They last secured a convincing 4-0 home victory against La Equidad but suffered a 1-0 loss in their previous away match against Deportivo Pasto. This team performs significantly better at home, with a record of 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses in 30 away games; in contrast, they have achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses at their home ground. In the league, Fortaleza has garnered just 5 points from 27 possible, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses in their last 9 away matches. Games featuring them often see few goals; for instance, 7 of their last 9 had less than 3 goals. In the 18 games played, they’ve never managed to turn the tide in the 7 instances where they conceded first. An interesting trend over the last 19 matches as visitors is that they scored 6 of their 17 goals in the 61st to 75th minutes, while they conceded 9 of their 24 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Looking ahead, after facing La Equidad in a physically demanding match, Fortaleza will need to approach this fixture without showing signs of fatigue. Although their likelihood of progressing to the quadrangular phase is slim, they have shown commendable seriousness on the pitch. However, they now face a Junior side that has not been defeated at home in quite some time, emphasising the importance of a focused and error-free performance.