Junior vs Fortaleza Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half1 - 0
14
T. Gutierrez
scored for Junior
44
J. Martinez
was cautioned
45+1
E. Herrera
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 1
70
(Penalty) A. Arroyo
scored from the spot for Fortaleza
80
Y. Diaz
was cautioned
87
J. Marulanda
was cautioned
87
J. David Rios
was cautioned
90+5
J. Carlos Pestana
was cautioned
90+6
J. Velasquez
was cautioned
90+8
J. Carlos Pestana
scored for Junior
Junior welcome Fortaleza JS to Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez on 16 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Colombia Primera Division, Apertura schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Junior tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Fortaleza JS aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Junior
WLDWL
Fortaleza JS
LWDLW
Junior are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Also, Fortaleza JS continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Junior (Home)
WLDWW
Fortaleza JS (Away)
LDLLD
Junior form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
A clear home bias is evident in Fortaleza JS's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Junior
---+-
Fortaleza JS
-----
Junior are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Fortaleza JS have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Junior (Home)
----+
Fortaleza JS (Away)
-----
There is little difference in Junior's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Fortaleza JS's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Junior
++--+
Fortaleza JS
++-++
Junior have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Meanwhile, Fortaleza JS's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Junior (Home)
++-++
Fortaleza JS (Away)
+-++-
Junior's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Only small differences appear in Fortaleza JS's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Junior
+-+++
Fortaleza JS
+++++
Junior have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
However, Fortaleza JS show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Junior (Home)
+-+++
Fortaleza JS (Away)
+++++
Junior's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Fortaleza JS's scoring output across venues.
Match Information
Referee: Jairo Londono
Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez
Junior vs Fortaleza Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
0.66
xG
1.17
55
Ball Posession (%)
45
3
Big Chances
1
3
Cautions
4
15
Shots
10
7
Shots on Goal
3
2
Shots Blocked
4
7
Shots inside Box
6
8
Shots outside Box
4
0
Hit Woodwork
1
15
Fouls
8
5
Corner Kicks
3
24
Throw Ins
16
2
Saves
5
8
Free Kicks
14
2
Offsides
6
350
Passes Total
289
277
Passes Completed
228
105
Passes in the final 3rd Total
73
65
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
42
17
Touches in the Opposition Box
11
6
Tackles Total
4
3
Tackles Completed
3
29
Clearances
22
12
Crosses Total
11
6
Crosses Completed
0
8
Interceptions
8
Junior vs Fortaleza Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations