Palmeiras vs Junior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 May 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Junior

Brazilian Série A leaders Palmeiras host Colombian Categoría Primera A team Junior at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 28 May.

Junior +1.5 look like a worthwhile selection on the basis that you can get Asian Handicap odds of -103 against Palmeiras. It allows for a payout if the visitors win, draw or lose by a single goal which seems like value.

Palmeiras won their last game 3-0. This was a Série A road victory against Flamengo. Abel Ferreira's side enjoyed 52% possession and six shots on target, while Jose Lopez, Allan and Paulinho each scored one goal.

Junior won their previous game which was at home in the Primera A. It was a penalty shootout triumph (0-0 after 90 mins) against Santa Fe.

In the last round of the Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras were beaten 1-0 at home to Cerro Porteño, with Junior landing a 3-2 home win over Sporting Cristal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palmeiras are unbeaten in the past three games against Junior, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Palmeiras victories and one draw.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Palmeiras	5	2	2	1	6	4	2	6:4	8
4	Junior	5	1	1	3	4	7	-3	4:7	4

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Palmeiras vs Junior Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Palmeiras vs Junior with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Junior +1.5 on the Asian Handicap are a great betting option at -103 on the basis that they can perform well as underdogs for this Copa Libertadores encounter. We’re expecting the game to be close.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Copa Libertadores action.

Key Palmeiras vs Junior Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Junior in 7 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Junior in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Junior in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 9 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 17 of their last 20 games.

The top betting apps make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Junior Asian Hcp +1.5 @ -103 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 1 - 0 Junior

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Palmeiras to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +480 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Manuel López To Score +105

José Manuel López (Palmeiras) is available to be among the goals at +105. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest José Manuel López Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+105

First

+300

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Palmeiras vs Junior 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.

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of -400 for Palmeiras winning which suggests that they have a 80% chance in this Copa Libertadores encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Junior, you can get +1100 for the underdog.

For those wanting an alternative, Palmeiras are -147 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Junior being priced up at +750 and the draw is +160.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -179.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Copa Libertadores games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-400

X

+450

2

+1100

Half-Time Result

1

-147

X

+160

2

+750

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-769

X2

+255

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+650

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-119

2 Hcp +1.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-179

Those interested in José Manuel López to find the net anytime can get +105, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +300.

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+105

Anytime

+300

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

+120

Anytime

+340

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino (Palmeiras)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

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

Palmeiras Stats

Junior Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches

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