Categoria Primera A
Atlético Nacional vs Junior
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Atlético Nacional vs Junior Prediction & Stats - Categoria Primera A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Atlético Nacional vs Junior carries real history into this round of the Categoria Primera A.
The two sides meet on 01/10 (Thursday) at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, 02:00 (UK time).
Read the Atlético Nacional vs Junior prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Atlético Nacional vs Junior
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Atlético Nacional vs Junior call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Atlético Nacional the side to beat, with roughly 62% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Categoria Primera A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Atlético Nacional Preview
Atlético Nacional reach this fixture 34 match into their Categoria Primera A. Here is where Atlético Nacional stand:
In this competition
24 won, 2 drawn, 8 lost
2.18 points per game
67 scored, at 1.97 a game
30 conceded, at 0.88 a game
Atlético Nacional, season-wide
24 won, 2 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alfredo Morelos, 14 goals
Most assists: Juan Manuel Rengifo Duque, 7 assists
Recent results — Atlético Nacional
24/09/2026 20:30
20/09/2026 21:15
16/09/2026 21:20
13/09/2026 17:05
07/09/2026 21:15
Junior: how they are travelling
Junior come in 34 matches into their Categoria Primera A.
Here is what Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. have produced:
In this competition
15 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost
1.56 points per game
52 scored, at 1.53 a game
42 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A., season-wide
16 won, 9 drawn, 15 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luis Muriel, 15 goals
Most assists: Guillermo Paiva, 5 assists
Recent results — Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A.
26/09/2026 21:20
20/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 21:20
05/09/2026 21:30
29/08/2026 19:30
The head-to-head favours Atlético Nacional
Recent meetings have tended to go Atlético Nacional's way against Junior.
From 48 match(es):
Atlético Nacional: 17 win(s)
Junior: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 18
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Atlético Nacional vs Junior prediction.
Form comparison Atlético Nacional vs Junior
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Atlético Nacional
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2.18 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.73 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.74 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 87% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 3 | 2.74 |
| Scored | 1.97 | 2.53 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.47 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 47% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 53% | 16% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 7% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.02 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.05 | 1.34 |
Away Team
Junior
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
L
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 1.61 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 22% | 19% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.61 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.2 | 1.64 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Atlético Nacional vs Junior
Match: Atlético Nacional vs Junior
Competition: Categoria Primera A
Date: Thursday, 01/10/2026
Kick-off: 02:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Atanasio Girardot
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Stats
The statistics for Atlético Nacional vs Atlético Junior that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.81
League: 2.56
Both Teams to Score
49%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
56%
League: 48%
Cards
5.91
League: 5.91
Corners
10.18
League: 9.02
Home Team
Atlético Nacional
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
W
|
2.18 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.73 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.74 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 87% | 58% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 3 | 2.74 |
| Scored | 1.97 | 2.53 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.47 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 47% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 53% | 16% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 7% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 2.02 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.05 | 1.34 |
Away Team
Junior
Colombia - Categoria Primera A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Home |
W
L
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.83 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 1.61 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.22 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 22% | 19% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.61 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.2 | 1.64 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Junior received +3% more corners than Atlético Nacional in the Categoria Primera A
9.77 / Match
Millonarios
(3)
Llaneros
(9)
La Equidad
(9)
Rionegro Águilas
(8)
Alianza Petrolera
(6)
Deportivo Cali
(3)
Fortaleza CEIF
(7)(2)
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Fortaleza CEIF
(6)
Alianza Petrolera
(7)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(6)
Santa Fe
(2)
América de Cali
(4)
Once Caldas
Cards
2.88 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Junior received +5% more cards than Atlético Nacional in the Categoria Primera A
3.03 / Match
Millonarios
(3)
Llaneros
(2)
La Equidad
(1)
Rionegro Águilas
(2)
Alianza Petrolera
(1)
Deportivo Cali
(4)
Fortaleza CEIF
(3)(2)
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Fortaleza CEIF
(4)
Alianza Petrolera
(4)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(2)
Santa Fe
(2)
América de Cali
(5)
Once Caldas
Goals Scored
1.97 / Match
+29%
Atlético Nacional is +29% better in terms of goals scored
1.53 / Match
Millonarios
(1)
Llaneros
(0)
La Equidad
(3)
Rionegro Águilas
(2)
Alianza Petrolera
(5)
Deportivo Cali
(2)
Fortaleza CEIF
(2)(2)
Independiente Medellín
(4)
Fortaleza CEIF
(0)
Alianza Petrolera
(3)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Santa Fe
(2)
América de Cali
(1)
Once Caldas
Goals Conceded
0.88 / Match
+29%
Junior condeded +29% more goals than Atlético Nacional
1.24 / Match
Millonarios
(1)
Llaneros
(2)
La Equidad
(2)
Rionegro Águilas
(0)
Alianza Petrolera
(1)
Deportivo Cali
(1)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)(0)
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Fortaleza CEIF
(1)
Alianza Petrolera
(3)
Jaguares de Córdoba
(1)
Santa Fe
(4)
América de Cali
(1)
Once Caldas
Categoria Primera A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Atlético Nacional
|
34 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 67 | 30 | 37 | 74 | 2.18 |
| 2 |
América de Cali
|
32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 48 | 26 | 22 | 58 | 1.81 |
| 3 |
Deportes Tolima
|
34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 34 | 12 | 55 | 1.62 |
| 4 |
Santa Fe
|
34 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 54 | 1.59 |
| 5 |
Junior
|
34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 52 | 42 | 10 | 53 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Cali
|
30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 48 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
Millonarios
|
31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 32 | 15 | 46 | 1.48 |
| 8 |
Once Caldas
|
32 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 47 | 40 | 7 | 46 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Independiente Medellín
|
29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 43 | 37 | 6 | 45 | 1.55 |
| 10 |
Atlético Bucaramanga
|
29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 43 | 29 | 14 | 43 | 1.48 |
| 11 |
Deportivo Pasto
|
32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 46 | -8 | 42 | 1.31 |
| 12 |
La Equidad
|
33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 41 | 52 | -11 | 40 | 1.21 |
| 13 |
Rionegro Águilas
|
29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 32 | 40 | -8 | 37 | 1.28 |
| 14 |
Llaneros
|
30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 34 | -3 | 36 | 1.2 |
| 15 |
Fortaleza CEIF
|
30 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 35 | 45 | -10 | 31 | 1.03 |
| 16 |
Cúcuta Deportivo
|
30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 33 | 54 | -21 | 28 | 0.93 |
| 17 |
Alianza Petrolera
|
30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 48 | -24 | 28 | 0.93 |
| 18 |
Boyacá Chicó
|
29 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 25 | 50 | -25 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 19 |
Jaguares de Córdoba
|
29 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 31 | 51 | -20 | 25 | 0.86 |
| 20 |
Deportivo Pereira
|
29 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 45 | -23 | 18 | 0.62 |
Odds
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