An interesting fixture is on the cards as Junior Barranquilla and Botafogo RJ go head-to-head at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez on Tuesday. View our free Junior vs Botafogo RJ predictions below.
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Junior vs Botafogo RJ predictions: Hosts to come out on top
With Junior being in good form and having won the first duel against Botafogo, we can see that happening in this match too, especially since they're now hosting the game.
Key stats
- Junior won the reverse fixture away from home.
- The hosts are one of five teams yet to lose at this tournament after five rounds.
- At least one team blanked in four of Junior's last five matches.
- Both teams have already qualified for the Round of 16.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Botafogo are bookies' favourites
- Junior: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Botafogo RJ: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's fair to point out that Botafogo have strung up a decent run of results lately. They are currently on a four-match unbeaten run, with three wins and a draw.
Bearing that in mind, the visitors are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, Junior Barranquilla have been involved in a lot of low-scoring games these past few weeks, as four of their last five matches featured less than two goals.
On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Just one encounter between the sides
This will be the second clash between Junior Barranquilla and Botafogo RJ. Both teams met in the reverse fixture last month, and Junior emerged victorious by a 3-1 scoreline.
Copa Libertadores 03/04/24
Botafogo
Junior
Team news and form guide
Junior: Sights set on Group D's top spot
There are no new injured or suspended players for Junior Barranquilla ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Mele (GK), Pacheco, Olivera, Peña, Fuentes, Moreno, Cantillo, Gonzalez, Chará, Caicedo & Bacca.
Colombia Primera A 11/05/25
L
Independiente Santa Fe
2
Junior
1
Colombia Primera A 04/05/25
D
America de Cali
0
Junior
0
Colombia Primera A 27/04/25
L
Deportivo Pereira
1
Junior
0
Colombia Primera A 19/04/25
W
Alianza
0
Junior
2
Colombia Primera A 16/04/25
D
Deportes Tolima
0
Junior
0
Botafogo RJ: Looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games
On the other hand, Artur Jorge will not be able to call upon the services of a few players, including Tiquinho Soares, Matheus Nascimento, Fernando Marcal and Rafael da Silva.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Cuiabano, Bastos, Halter, Suarez, Freitas, Barbosa, Tché, Savarino, Henrique & Santos.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Carlos Bacca
Carlos Bacca put up a man-of-the-match performance in the reverse fixture of this clash, scoring twice in Junior Barranquilla's 3-1 victory. The former Sevilla, AC Milan and Villarreal hitman has four direct goal involvements (3 goals, 1 assist) in five group games, whilst scoring 12 times in the Colombian Primera A. It'll be interesting to see if Bacca can help Junior secure the top spot in Group D.