Deportivo Cali 0-0 Junior: result and AI prediction

Deportivo Cali – Junior, Primera A, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 02:10 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Deportivo Cali

Deportivo Cali is #9 in the table (27 pts) and Junior #2 (35 pts). Deportivo Cali is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Junior has not won any of its last 5 matches. Deportivo Cali has kept 13 clean sheets in 32 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Deportivo Cali 1, draws 2, Junior 3. Their last meeting, on April 4, 2026, ended Junior 1-2 Deportivo Cali.

Deportivo Cali

Final score0 - 0

Junior

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-0Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Deportivo Cali bring stronger momentum and a formidable home platform into a match with important Clausura implications. Their advantage is tempered by two midfield suspensions, forcing Dudamel to choose between restoring Pájaro and using a more creative but less naturally defensive central pairing. Junior arrive needing a response after a difficult run and face defensive selection issues of their own. The opening battles around Cali’s replacement holding midfielders and Junior’s patched-up back line should shape the evening.

Head-to-head analysis

This is a volatile recent pairing rather than a one-sided fixture: both clubs have taken emphatic wins in the series, while several meetings have been tight and low-event. Cali won the most recent league meeting, but Junior have also enjoyed success in Palmaseca in the recent past.

Injuries and absences

Cali’s confirmed midfield suspensions are more consequential than the initial availability feed indicates, forcing Dudamel to alter the balance ahead of his defence. Junior’s reported loss of Peña, plus uncertainty around Socarras, could leave the visitors short of continuity at centre-back.

Form (last 5)

Deportivo CaliLeague position #9 · 27 ptsW W D

JuniorLeague position #2 · 35 ptsL D D

Deportivo Cali vs Junior stats

	Deportivo Cali	Junior
Played	32	38
Goals scored	40	58
Goals conceded	25	51
Clean sheets	13	10

Last meetings

2026-04-04Junior 1-2 Deportivo Cali
2025-07-13Deportivo Cali 0-2 Junior
2025-01-26Junior 0-0 Deportivo Cali
2024-11-15Junior 3-0 Deportivo Cali
2024-04-28Deportivo Cali 0-0 Junior
2023-12-03Deportivo Cali 0-2 Junior