Junior vs Santa Fe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 24 May the Primera A brings Junior against Santa Fe at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez. Kick-off: 02:30 WAT. In the table, Junior are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 18 matches; Santa Fe are 5th (upper half) with 31. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Junior, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Sporting Cristal, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Santa Fe, last 5: WDWDD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Platense, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 May 2026) it ended Santa Fe 1–1 Junior. The last 2 head-to-heads: Junior 0 wins, Santa Fe 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Junior 1.5 xG, Santa Fe 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Junior 50%, draw 25%, Santa Fe 25%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Junior 1–1 Santa Fe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Junior50%fair 2.00 · @1.90
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.40
Santa Fe25%fair 3.97 · @4.00
2.70Expected goals
1.52Junior xG
1.18Santa Fe xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Junior 1.5 – 1.2 Santa Fe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Junior
Santa Fe
Attack vs Primera A average
+13%
+19%
Goals conceded vs average
+7%
-17%
Our expected goals here
1.39
1.35
Our own ratings from every Primera A result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Junior vs Santa Fe?
On our numbers Junior have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Santa Fe 25%.
How many goals will there be in Junior vs Santa Fe?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Junior vs Santa Fe?
Our predicted score is Junior 1–1 Santa Fe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Junior vs Santa Fe?
Junior vs Santa Fe (Primera A) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 02:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.