**Both teams are stuck in neutral — draws galore and Junior's recent road struggles could be the weak link here.** 🎯

Fortaleza are winless in five but pulling 2-2s out of nowhere, while Junior haven't tasted victory in their last five either. The away curse is real for Junior (0-1 at Alianza last time out), and playing in Bogotá adds another layer of unfamiliarity.

Key storylines:

- **Fortaleza's midfield engine** around S. Navarro and J. Solis needs to control tempo and exploit Junior's shaky away form
- **Junior's attacking depth** will feel the absence of K. Pérez and L. Muriel — relying on G. Paiva and C. Barrios to carry the load
- **Draw tendency dominates** — both teams' recent results scream stalemate, but someone has to break it

Expected lineups:

- **Fortaleza FC**: W. Barlasina, J. Castillo, Y. Díaz, A. Copete, S. Navarro, J. Solis, L. Pico, S. Vivas, A. D. Batioja, S. Herrera
- **Junior Barranquilla**: M. Silveira, Y. Suárez, D. Rivera, J. Peña, J. D. Ríos, J. Rivas, B. Castrillón, Y. Chará, C. Barrios, G. Paiva

Prediction:

**1-1** — Classic slugfest. Neither team has the killer touch to break through right now. 📌