Value bet: Once Caldas to win @ 3.60 – our chance 31% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultJunior to win ✗46% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.94
Junior vs Once Caldas: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
02:15 WAT, Monday 24 August: Junior v Once Caldas in the Primera A, played at Estadio Romelio Martinez. In the table, Junior are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 18 matches; Once Caldas are 8th (upper half) with 27.
Current form
Junior, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Millonarios, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Once Caldas, last 5: DLDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Jaguares, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Momentum favours Once Caldas, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.8 for Junior.
Head to head
When they last met (14 May 2026) it ended Junior 2–2 Once Caldas. The last 2 head-to-heads: Junior 1 win, Once Caldas 0, draws 1. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Junior 1.5 xG, Once Caldas 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Junior 46%, draw 23%, Once Caldas 31%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.75.
Price worth noting: Once Caldas to win @3.60 – the bookmaker implies 28%, our ratings say 31%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Junior 1–1 Once Caldas. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Junior46%fair 2.18 · @2.00
Draw23%fair 4.39 · @3.20
Once Caldas31%fair 3.20 · @3.60
2.73Expected goals
1.53Junior xG
1.20Once Caldas xG
57%Both score
51%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 Once Caldas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Junior vs Once Caldas?
On our numbers Junior have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Once Caldas 31%.
How many goals will there be in Junior vs Once Caldas?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Junior vs Once Caldas?
Our predicted score is Junior 1–1 Once Caldas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Junior vs Once Caldas?
Junior vs Once Caldas (Primera A) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 02:15 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Romelio Martinez.
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.
