Junior v Palmeiras in the Libertadores: watch, stats, H2H, likely XIs | OneFootball

Palmeiras take the field this Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores. The team will make its debut in the competition against Colombia’s Junior Barranquilla. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Olímpico Jaime Morón León, in Cartagena (COL).

Palmeiras and Junior Barranquilla are in Group F alongside Sporting Cristal-PER and Cerro Porteño-PAR.

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How are Junior Barranquilla coming in?

Junior Barranquilla have three wins and two losses in their last five matches in the Colombian League. The Cartagena-based side last played on Friday, when they were beaten 2-1 by Deportivo Cali. Their overall record stands at 17 matches, with eight wins, two draws, and seven losses.

How are Palmeiras coming in?

Palmeiras come in on the back of five straight wins in the Brazilian Championship. Last Sunday, they beat Bahia 2-1 away from home. Abel Ferreira’s men, runners-up in the 2025 Libertadores, are taking part in the continental tournament for the 11th consecutive time and are chasing a fourth title. This year, Verdão have played 22 matches, with 17 wins, two draws, and three losses.

Statistics

Junior Barranquilla this season

Palmeiras this season

Head-to-head history between Junior Barranquilla and Palmeiras

The overall record points to Palmeiras as favorites, having won all four previous meetings against the Colombian side. There were two matches in 2018 (3-0 in Barranquilla and 3-1 at Allianz Parque) and two in 2019 (2-0 in Colombia and 3-0 in Brazil).

All meetings

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Probable lineups

Coach Alfredo Arias is not expected to have major problems naming his team against Palmeiras. With no absences, Junior should repeat the lineup that faced Deportivo Cali in their last match.

On the other side, coach Abel Ferreira will be without Jefté, due to a right thigh injury, Piquerez, who is recovering from right ankle surgery, and Paulinho, who is in physical transition. Forward Vitor Roque, absent from the last few matches because of pain in his right ankle, is doubtful for the clash.

🔴⚪🔵 Junior probable lineup

Mauro Silveira; Guerrero, Peña, Monzón and Yeison Suárez; Ríos, Jesús Rivas and Sarmiento; Barrios, Castrillón and Teófilo Gutiérrez. Coach: Alfredo Arias

🟢⚪ Palmeiras probable lineup

Carlos Miguel; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Arthur; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan and Jhon Arias; Mauricio and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira

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