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 00:00 on Friday 29 May.

Junior Can Swerve a Big Defeat

Junior +1.5 look like a worthwhile selection on the basis that you can get Asian Handicap odds of 1.97 against Palmeiras. It allows for a payout if Los Tiburones win, draw or lose by a single goal which seems like value.

Previous H2H Ended in a 1-1 Draw

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 Paraguayan Primera División side Cerro Porteño, with Junior landing a 3-2 home win over Peruvian Liga 1 outfit 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.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Junior confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Mauro Silveira (GK), Lucas Monzon, Jean Pestana, Jermein Pena, Jhomier Guerrero, Edwin Herrera, Jesus Rivas, Fabian Angel, Yimmi Chara, Luis Muriel, Guillermo Paiva.

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 1.97 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.

Junior +1.5 Probability

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 @ 1.97

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Player Prop Picks

José Manuel López (Palmeiras) is available to be among the goals at 2.05. 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.

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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.

Palmeiras Big Favourites With the Bookies

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of 1.21 for Palmeiras winning which suggests that they have a 83% chance in this Copa Libertadores encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Junior, you can get 14.00 for the underdog.

For those wanting an alternative, Palmeiras are 1.62 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Junior being priced up at 9.00 and the draw is 2.70.

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 1.60.

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José Manuel López Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in José Manuel López to find the net anytime can get 1.95, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of 3.90.

Player Goals

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

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Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

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Team Stats

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

Palmeiras Stats

Junior Stats

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Palmeiras vs Junior Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Palmeiras vs Junior team news before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed Copa Libertadores lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Palmeiras Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Junior Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Palmeiras Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1
Carlos Miguel

4
Agustin Giay

15
Gustavo Gomez

26
Murilo Cerqueira

56
Arthur Gabriel

32
Emiliano Martinez

17
Marlon Freitas

40
Allan

8
Andreas Pereira

11
Jhon Arias

42
Jose Lopez

1
Mauro Silveira

33
Lucas Monzon

24
Jean Pestana

98
Jermein Pena

34
Jhomier Guerrero

3
Edwin Herrera

22
Jesus Rivas

80
Fabian Angel

8
Yimmi Chara

10
Luis Muriel

9
Guillermo Paiva

Junior Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Palmeiras Substitutes

• 6Jefte
• 7Felipe Anderson
• 10Paulinho
• 12Khellven
• 14Marcelo Lomba
• 18Mauricio
• 19Ramon Sosa
• 30Lucas Evangelista
• 31Luighi
• 45Erick Bele
• 48Larson Santos
• 50Luis Felipe

Junior Substitutes

• 5Daniel Rivera
• 7Harold Rivera
• 14Juan David Rios
• 18Kevin Perez
• 20Jannenson Sarmiento
• 21Joel Canchimbo
• 26Yeison Suarez
• 29Teofilo Gutierrez
• 30Jefersson Martinez
• 70Carlos Bacca
• 77Cristian Barrios
• 88Bryan Castrillon

Previous Palmeiras Lineups

24 May
Série A

Flamengo
0-3
Palmeiras

21 May
Copa Libertadores

Palmeiras
0-1
Cerro Porteño

17 May
Série A

Palmeiras
1-1
Cruzeiro

14 May
Copa do Brasil

EC Jacuipense
1-4
Palmeiras

10 May
Série A

Remo
1-1
Palmeiras

06 May
Copa Libertadores

Sporting Cristal
0-2
Palmeiras

Previous Junior Lineups

24 May
Categoria Primera A

Junior
5-4
Santa Fe

21 May
Copa Libertadores

Junior
3-2
Sporting Cristal

17 May
Categoria Primera A

Santa Fe
1-1
Junior

14 May
Categoria Primera A

Junior
2-2
Once Caldas

11 May
Categoria Primera A

Once Caldas
0-1
Junior

08 May
Copa Libertadores

Junior
0-1
Cerro Porteño

Categoria Primera A Table

1
Atlético Nacional
19
13
1
5
35:15
40

2
Junior
19
11
2
6
31:24
35

3
Deportivo Pasto
19
10
4
5
29:25
34

4
América de Cali
19
10
3
6
25:15
33

5
Once Caldas
19
8
9
2
31:22
33

6
Tolima
19
8
7
4
27:17
31

7
Santa Fe
19
7
8
4
29:22
29

8
Inter Bogotá
19
7
7
5
26:26
28

9
Deportivo Cali
19
7
6
6
20:16
27

10
Millonarios
19
7
5
7
31:23
26

11
DIM
19
7
5
7
26:24
26

12
Águilas Doradas
19
7
5
7
20:25
26

13
Bucaramanga
19
5
8
6
26:20
23

14
Llaneros
19
4
10
5
17:20
22

15
Fortaleza
19
5
7
7
22:27
22

16
Jaguares
19
5
3
11
20:33
18

17
Alianza
19
3
8
8
13:27
17

18
Boyacá Chicó
19
5
2
12
15:32
17

19
Cucuta
19
3
7
9
22:35
16

20
Dep. Pereira
19
1
7
11
15:32
10

1
Atlético Nacional
9
8
1
0
22:3
25

2
Tolima
10
7
2
1
19:7
23

3
Millonarios
10
6
3
1
19:7
21

4
América de Cali
9
6
3
0
15:3
21

5
Once Caldas
10
6
3
1
20:13
21

6
Deportivo Pasto
10
6
2
2
14:8
20

7
Deportivo Cali
10
5
4
1
12:6
19

8
Junior
10
6
1
3
17:14
19

9
Inter Bogotá
9
5
3
1
16:9
18

10
Fortaleza
10
5
3
2
14:10
18

11
Bucaramanga
9
4
4
1
19:6
16

12
Boyacá Chicó
9
5
1
3
13:5
16

13
Jaguares
10
5
1
4
14:12
16

14
Santa Fe
9
4
3
2
17:10
15

15
DIM
10
4
2
4
15:13
14

16
Águilas Doradas
10
4
2
4
12:14
14

17
Cucuta
9
3
3
3
12:13
12

18
Alianza
9
2
5
2
7:9
11

19
Llaneros
9
1
7
1
10:9
10

20
Dep. Pereira
9
1
4
4
9:13
7

1
Junior
9
5
1
3
14:10
16

2
Atlético Nacional
10
5
0
5
13:12
15

3
Santa Fe
10
3
5
2
12:12
14

4
Deportivo Pasto
9
4
2
3
15:17
14

5
Once Caldas
9
2
6
1
11:9
12

6
DIM
9
3
3
3
11:11
12

7
América de Cali
10
4
0
6
10:12
12

8
Águilas Doradas
9
3
3
3
8:11
12

9
Llaneros
10
3
3
4
7:11
12

10
Inter Bogotá
10
2
4
4
10:17
10

11
Tolima
9
1
5
3
8:10
8

12
Deportivo Cali
9
2
2
5
8:10
8

13
Bucaramanga
10
1
4
5
7:14
7

14
Alianza
10
1
3
6
6:18
6

15
Millonarios
9
1
2
6
12:16
5

16
Fortaleza
9
0
4
5
8:17
4

17
Cucuta
10
0
4
6
10:22
4

18
Dep. Pereira
10
0
3
7
6:19
3

19
Jaguares
9
0
2
7
6:21
2

20
Boyacá Chicó
10
0
1
9
2:27
1

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