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	Palmeiras	6	3	2	1	10	5	5	10:5	11
4	Junior	6	1	1	4	5	11	-6	5:11	4

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Confirmed Lineups

Junior confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Mauro Silveira (GK), Jermein Pena, Daniel Rivera, Lucas Monzon, Jhomier Guerrero, Yeison Suarez, Yimmi Chara, Juan David Rios, Kevin Perez, Jesus Rivas, Teofilo Gutierrez.

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Miguel (GK), Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Arthur Gabriel, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, Allan, Mauricio, Jhon Arias, Jose Lopez.

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 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 +480 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

+240

First

+600

Shots

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

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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 -159 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 61% chance of triumphing in this Copa Libertadores encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +500 about Junior.

Palmeiras are -122 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.

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 -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+500

X

+255

2

-159

Half-Time Result

1

+440

X

+120

2

+118

Double Chance

1X

+115

12

-370

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+285

2

-500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-102

2 Hcp -0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-130

Favourite Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is now available at +370 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

+145

Anytime

+370

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+163

Anytime

+410

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Kevin Perez (Junior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Harold Rivera (Junior)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 3.5

+106

Under 3.5

-

Luis Muriel (Junior)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Perez (Junior)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Jermein Maiguel Pena (Junior)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Harold Rivera (Junior)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

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

Junior vs Palmeiras Lineups & Team News

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