Junior vs Palmeiras Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Junior vs Palmeiras

Colombian Categoría Primera A club Junior host Brazilian Série A leaders Palmeiras in this Copa Libertadores Group F encounter at Estadio Jaime Morón León in Cartagena de Indias, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 8 April.

It might be rewarding to back Palmeiras when they go up against Junior. There’s plenty of value in the -110 that the visitors get over the line and we’re therefore going to wager on the Full-Time Result market.

Junior lost when last in action. They were turned over 2-1 at home to Deportivo Cali in the Primera A.

Palmeiras won their previous game by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Bahia in Série A. Abel Ferreira's team were restricted to 41% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jhon Arias and Santiago Ramos (own goal) finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras defeated Junior in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 3-0 scoreline at home.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Junior	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Palmeiras	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Junior vs Palmeiras Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Junior vs Palmeiras with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Palmeiras look like an appealing wager at -110 and we think they can triumph in this Copa Libertadores encounter. We’ll place this bet confidently and there’s plenty of mileage in the available odds.

Sportsgambler.com boast Copa Libertadores expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our football betting tips and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Junior vs Palmeiras Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• Palmeiras have won 5 consecutive games.
• Palmeiras have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Palmeiras have won 12 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking to extract more value from the odds, take a look at Palmeiras on the Asian Handicap. Those anticipating our winner to punch above their weight can back them to cover the line.

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Our Match Prediction

Palmeiras To Win @ -110 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Junior 0 - 1 Palmeiras

There could be merit in backing Palmeiras to win 1-0. Odds of +450 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jhon Arias to Score +390

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) has managed three goals in his past five matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +390 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Jhon Arias Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+900

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Junior vs Palmeiras Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Palmeiras are the -110 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 52% chance of triumphing in this Copa Libertadores encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +310 about Junior.

Palmeiras can be backed at -109 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Junior +0.5 are -114 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+240

2

-110

Half-Time Result

1

+340

X

+106

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-123

12

-345

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+175

2

-263

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-114

2 Hcp -0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-164

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-104

No

-135

Favourite Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is now available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Kevin Perez (Junior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Harold Rivera (Junior)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Junior Stats

Palmeiras Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

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