Fortaleza FC vs Junior Prediction & Match Analysis
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home Win |
55.9%
|
2.85 | |
| BTTS | Yes |
86%
|
1.80 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
72%
|
2.10 | |
| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
87.5%
|
1.34 | |
| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
|
4.75 | |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
-
|
11.00 |
Fortaleza FC
Junior
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Fortaleza FC
28 matches
Junior
38 matches
| Fortaleza FC | Statistic | Junior |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wins | 14 |
| 12 | Draws | 9 |
| 10 | Losses | 15 |
| 32 | Goals For | 51 |
| 39 | Goals Against | 52 |
| 1.14 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.34 |
| 1.39 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.37 |
| 20 | BTTS Yes | 20 |
| 23 | Over 1.5 | 30 |
| 14 | Over 2.5 | 18 |
| 6 | Over 3.5 | 8 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 5 | Failed To Score | 10 |
| 3.68 | Shots On Goal | 4.18 |
| 11.54 | Total Shots | 13.13 |
| 4.18 | Corners | 4.79 |
| 52.8% | Ball Possession | 51.2% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
From the opening view, this looks like a meeting between teams arriving with different levels of stability, reinforced by Junior's more proactive style and Fortaleza FC's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Junior. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Junior carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 2 with 35 points while Fortaleza FC sit 15 on 22, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Fortaleza FC expected to line up in 4-3-3 and Junior in 4-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Junior having the stronger overall control. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.
With 22 points from 19 games and a place of 15, Fortaleza FC still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 5 wins, 7 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 22:27 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Andrés Arroyo (9 goals), Italo Montaño Cortes (3 goals), Richardson Rivas (3 goals), with creative support from Andrés Arroyo (4 assists), S. Navarro (3 assists), Italo Montaño Cortes (2 assists), while at the back they have been fairly stable. At home, they have returned 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.
Junior arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 2 place with 35 points after 19 matches. Their overall return of 11 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses with goals at 31:24 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by L. Muriel (14 goals), T. Gutiérrez (6 goals), C. Barrios (5 goals), with creative support from G. Paiva (5 assists), T. Gutiérrez (3 assists), Y. Súarez (3 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, their split return of 5 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.
Across those 7 head-to-head meetings, Fortaleza FC won 2 times, Junior won 4 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 9:10 from Fortaleza FC's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.71 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 35:15 | 20 | 40 |
L
W
W
W
W
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| 2 |
Junior
Away
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19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 31:24 | 7 | 35 |
W
L
D
D
L
|
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 29:25 | 4 | 34 |
W
W
D
L
D
|
|
| 4 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 25:15 | 10 | 33 |
D
L
W
D
W
|
|
| 5 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 31:22 | 9 | 33 |
L
W
L
L
W
|
|
| 6 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 27:17 | 10 | 31 |
D
L
L
W
W
|
|
| 7 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 7 | 29 |
L
W
W
D
W
|
|
| 8 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 26:26 | 0 | 28 |
L
L
W
D
D
|
|
| 9 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20:16 | 4 | 27 |
W
W
W
D
D
|
|
| 10 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31:23 | 8 | 26 |
W
W
D
D
L
|
|
| 11 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:24 | 2 | 26 |
W
D
L
W
W
|
|
| 12 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20:25 | -5 | 26 |
D
L
D
D
D
|
|
| 13 | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26:20 | 6 | 23 |
W
D
W
D
D
|
|
| 14 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 17:20 | -3 | 22 |
W
L
L
L
L
|
|
| 15 |
Fortaleza FC
Home
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22:27 | -5 | 22 |
L
D
D
L
D
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| 16 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20:33 | -13 | 18 |
L
D
D
D
W
|
|
| 17 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13:27 | -14 | 17 |
L
W
W
L
L
|
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| 18 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15:32 | -17 | 17 |
L
L
W
W
D
|
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| 19 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22:35 | -13 | 16 |
L
L
D
L
W
|
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| 20 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15:32 | -17 | 10 |
D
L
D
L
W
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