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Sunday’s action in the Colombian soccer League Clausura 2023 ends with this clash between two of the country’s greatest teams, Junior vs Independiente Medellín.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview of this stellar match between Junior vs Independiente Medellín. We also encourage you to visit our website, where you will find the latest sport betting information of different soccer leagues around the world.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Junior vs Independiente Medellin Categoria Primera A Matchday 2 Game on January 29, 2023
- Where: Roberto Melendez Stadium, Barranquilla, Colombia.
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 7:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Junior (-115) / Tie (+215) / Independiente Medellín (+325)
- Asian Handicap: Junior (AH -0.5 -108) / Independiente Medellín (AH +0.5, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+150), Under (-186).
- Both teams score: Yes (+116) / No (-152).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Junior Preview
Junior managed to reach the quadrangular round in the previous Colombian league tournament. However, their performance in that stage was not the best since they finished as the only team in their group without a single win, being also the team that has conceded most goals (11).
Reversing that image will be the goal in these first few rounds, and a 1-1 draw on their debut against Águilas Doradas can be taken as a good start, although that means that the Shark has failed to win in any of its last eight official matches, with two draws and six losses.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Sebastián Viera, Walmer Pacheco, Iván Scarpeta, José Ortiz, Edwin Herrera, Léider Berrío, Carlos Sierra, Didier Moreno, Omar Albornoz, Carlos Bacca, Luis González.
Independiente Medellin Preview
Six-time Colombian league champions Independiente Medellín fell just short of a seventh title after losing last year’s final in penalty kicks against Pereira. For this new season, their mission will be to leave the past behind and try again in this Apertura 2023, as they have shown they have a strong squad to fight at the top.
Their match corresponding to the first matchday was postponed, so they will come to this game with fresh legs and eager to begin their road to vindication in this match. However, it is important to highlight that they only register one victory in the last five away games.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Andrés Mosquera, Jordy Ararat, Víctor Moreno, Andrés Cadavid, Yulián Gómez, Felipe Pardo, Dani Torres, Andrés Ricaurte, Miguel Monsalve, Luciano Pons, Steven Rodríguez.
JefeBet Prediction
Junior is not going through its best moment, and it is mainly due to its defense, which has conceded 14 goals in its current negative streak. However, this may not be taken advantage of by a Medellín team that will be playing without their main player, Diber Cambindo, who was their key man in attack in the last tournament and is currently serving a suspension.
This will take away the power of a DIM offense that has scored just two goals in its last five away games, and will not have an easy time getting past the opposition’s defense. Despite this drought, Medellín’s defense stood out, allowing only one goal in that same stretch.
We believe that this match will end with a scoreboard without much movement.
Prediction: Under (JUN 1 – IND 0)
