Football Result
Rafael Carrascal 83' Pen
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
America de Cali
Draws
Atletico Junior
In a captivating Colombian Primera A Semifinals clash at Pascual Guerrero, América de Cali triumphed over Atlético Junior with a 2-1 victory. The game, played on June 4, 2025, saw an early goal from Steven Rodríguez for Atlético Junior in the 2nd minute. América de Cali responded with Duván Vergara's goal in the 14th minute and a late penalty converted by Rafael Carrascal in the 83rd minute to seal the win. América de Cali dominated possession with 62.7% and had 20 total shots compared to Atlético Junior's 14, although both teams had a similar number of shots on target. The match saw more yellow cards for Atlético Junior (4) than América de Cali (2), indicating a more disciplined performance from the home side.
The AI's pre-game prediction of an América de Cali win proved accurate, aligning with the actual result. The model suggested a 48.3% win probability for América de Cali before the game. América de Cali, deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, showcased their attacking intent, while Atlético Junior, also using a 4-2-3-1, struggled to maintain possession and create clear-cut chances despite scoring an early goal. América de Cali's recent form has been decent, with a mix of wins and draws in both the Colombian Primera A and CONMEBOL Sudamericana. Atlético Junior's form has been inconsistent, with recent results including a draw against Deportes Tolima and a win against Atlético Nacional.
Considering their upcoming match against Deportes Tolima, América de Cali will need to maintain their attacking momentum. Deportes Tolima's recent form has been mixed, with a recent draw against Atlético Junior and a loss against Águilas Doradas, but prior to those results, they managed to secure three consecutive wins. In their last five head-to-head encounters, América de Cali have had a slight edge over Deportes Tolima. Atlético Junior faces Independiente Medellín in their next fixture. Independiente Medellín has struggled recently, making Atlético Junior slight favorites based on current form. Looking back at their recent head-to-head games, Atlético Junior have had the upper hand.
Analyzing previous encounters between América de Cali and Atlético Junior, recent matches have been closely contested, often resulting in draws or narrow victories for either side. The previous match between these two teams, played earlier in the season, ended in a goalless draw. This victory for América de Cali breaks a slight spell of dominance by Atlético Junior in head-to-head games. With this win, América de Cali will aim to carry this momentum into their upcoming games.