Junior and Colo Colo will meet in the second leg of Copa Libertadores knockout stages on Wednesday, 21 August.
Can Colo Colo keep their advantage or will Junior manage to turn things around? Read our Junior vs Colo Colo prediction to find that out and more, but also make sure to check our other Copa Libertadores predictions.
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Junior vs Colo Colo predictions: A confident win for the guests
Key stats
- Colo Colo have never lost a match to Junior after meeting with them three times so far.
- Junior have gone under 2.5 total goals in seven of their last 10 games in all competitions.
- Colo Colo have gone under 2.5 total goals in their last three matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: Junior 0-2 Colo Colo
Considering Colo Colo's great form at the moment and their win over Junior in the first leg, a confident win for Colo Colo in the rematch sounds very possible to us.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Junior the more likely winners
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Junior vs Colo Colo odds that the home team are the expected winners given their solid performance in the first leg despite the loss, we aren't too surprised.
That being said, Colo Colo have been in fantastic form lately with five wins in six games and they enter the second leg with the advantage, so it's certain that we'll have an interesting game.
Meanwhile, if you're looking for more of our best predictions, check out these betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Fourth meeting in history
These two teams have only met twice in their history before last week's win for Colo Colo and it was all the way back in 1994 in the Round of 16 of Copa Libertadores. Both of those duels have ended in draws, but Junior have ended up going to the next stage after penalties.
Copa Libertadores 14/08/24
Colo Colo
Junior
Junior preview: Not in their best form at this time
With just two wins in their last eight matches in all competitions, Junior have struggled lately, though it's important to note that they've beaten the league leaders of Colombian Clausura Fortaleza over the weekend. Perhaps this victory can give them a boost ahead of the second leg of their tie with Colo Colo and help them turn things around in their quest for Copa Libertadores quarter-finals.
Another positive for Junior is their clean bill of health ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Mele (GK), Herrera, Mena, Olivera, Fuentes, Moreno, Velez, V. Cantillo, Enamorado, Rodriguez & Caicedo
Colombia Cup 03/10/24
W
Independiente Medellin
0
Junior
2
Colombia Primera A 29/09/24
D
Jaguares de Cordoba
1
Junior
1
Colombia Primera A 23/09/24
L
Aguilas Doradas
4
Junior
3
Colombia Cup 11/09/24
L
Independiente Medellin
2
Junior
0
Colombia Primera A 02/09/24
D
Independiente Santa Fe
1
Junior
1
Colo Colo preview: On a great run and hoping for more
With eleven games in a row without a loss across the board and five wins in their last six games, Colo Colo have been doing great recently and thanks to this run, they've managed to come within a striking distance of the current league leaders in the Chilean championship. Of course, their focus right now is on Copa Libertadores and their upcoming duel with Junior in Colombia, where even a draw would be enough.
Meanwhile, Alan Saldivia and Cesar Fuentes are out with injuries ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Cortes (GK), Opazo, Amor, Falcon, Wiemberg, Castellani, Pavez, Pizarro, Bolados, Palacios & Paiva
Chile Primera Division 03/10/24
W
Universidad Catolica
0
Colo Colo
1
Chile Primera Division 28/09/24
W
Cobresal
0
Colo Colo
2
Copa Libertadores 25/09/24
L
River Plate
1
Colo Colo
0
Copa Libertadores 18/09/24
D
River Plate
1
Colo Colo
1
Chile Cup 07/09/24
L
Magallanes
3
Colo Colo
0
Player to watch: Carlos Palacios
With three goals in the Chilean league and one in Copa Libertadores, Palacios has been vital to Colo Colo's success this season and he's our player to watch in their upcoming duel with Junior.
Palacios to score from the spot?
Two of the four goals that Palacios has scored in all competitions this season were scored from penalties. Given the opportunity, Palacios is a good choice to convert the chance.
