On May 17, Junior are hosting Fortaleza JS in the Apertura of the Primera Division in Colombia, with a 22:00 kickoff in UTC.
The spotlight turns to the field where Junior and Fortaleza JS meet again, 9 months after the Primera Division Clausura encounter that concluded in a 2-1 victory for Junior. Junior come into this match following a defeat to Deportes Pereira last Sunday, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. They have several key matches to navigate before facing Fortaleza JS though, including Independiente Santa Fe and America de Cali in Primera Division Apertura, and how they perform in these games could set the tone for their encounter with Fortaleza JS.
Fortaleza JS approach this clash having drawn with Indep. Medellin last Sunday, marking their 3rd consecutive unbeaten match. Before Junior, their schedule includes Deportivo La Equidad and Pasto in Primera Division Apertura, fixtures that are likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Junior. They've displayed impressive defensive discipline lately, as evidenced by three consecutive clean sheets.
This Primera Division Apertura encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Junior and Fortaleza JS throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Junior’s attacking options, guided by Cesar Farias, have been bolstered by Brayan Castrillon, the team’s top scorer, and Carlos Bacca, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Castrillon has already scored four goals in Primera Division Apertura this season, and continues to shine as their top assist provider, with two goal-creating passes this term. Adding further support are Steven Rodriguez, Guillermo Paiva and Teofilo Gutierrez, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
Meanwhile, Fortaleza JS’s leading scorer Emilio Aristizabal and Kelvin Florez have played significant roles in the team’s attack, crafted under Sebastian Oliveros’s leadership, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Aristizabal has emerged as Fortaleza JS’s leading scorer in Primera Division Apertura this season, netting three goals, while Florez has been their leading creator in the competition with two assists. Luis Sanchez, Ronaldo Pajaro and Andres Ricaurte have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Fortaleza JS’s attack.
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We are updating team formations and line-ups for Junior - Fortaleza JS in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Junior lined up with Santiago Mele, Edwin Herrera, Daniel Rivera, Jose Cuenu, Javier Baez, Jhomier Guerrero, Yimmi Chara, Didier Moreno, Fabian Angel, Jordan Barrera and Guillermo Paiva.
Fortaleza JS's lineup in their latest match featured Jordan Javier Garcia Bonnet, Diego Ruiz, Jhon Balanta, Sebastian Ramiirez, Cristian Mosquera, Jhon Martinez, Ronaldo Pajaro, Leonardo Pico, David Camacho, Santiago Cordoba and Luis Sanchez.
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Over six meetings since February 2014, the teams have each had their moments. Junior have won twice, Fortaleza JS three times, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on August 17, 2024, in the Clausura of the Primera Division in Colombia, where Junior secured a 2-1 victory. In total, Junior have managed six goals in these six meetings, compared to Fortaleza JS's nine. So far, Fortaleza JS have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Junior.
Junior have won eight of their sixteen matches in Primera Division Apertura this season, with six draws and two defeats, netting twenty goals (1.25 per match) and conceding eleven (0.69 per match). In Primera Division Apertura, Fortaleza JS have played sixteen matches, winning four, drawing five and losing seven, netting ten goals (0.63 per match) and conceding 21 (1.31 per match).
Junior are coming off a loss in their last match against Deportes Pereira, while Fortaleza JS's most recent outing ended in a draw against Indep. Medellin. Overall, Junior have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing seven, while over their most recent twenty games, Fortaleza JS have claimed six victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn five times.
As always, Colombia Primera Division Apertura's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Junior hold 3rd place with 30 points after sixteen matches, while Fortaleza JS are currently 15th in the table with seventeen points from sixteen matches.
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