Henry Roldán
Finally, the 2023 Chilean Primera Division season begins this coming weekend with the match between Copiapó vs Colo Colo Colo as part of the first matchday of the tournament. The team known as the Lion of Atacama debuts in the First Division after winning the second division Playoffs, while El Cacique begins the defense of the title won in the previous tournament.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview for the start of the Chilean First Division League between Copiapó vs Colo Colo Colo.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Copiapo vs Colo Colo Chilean Primera Division Matchday 1 Game on January 22, 2023
- Where: Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla Stadium – Copiapó, Chile.
- When: Sunday, January 22, 4:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Copiapó (+460) / Tie (+275) / Colo Colo (-182).
- Asian Handicap: Copiapó (+1, -127) / Colo Colo (-1, +100).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-124) / Under (-106).
- Both teams score: Yes (-124) / No (-109).
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
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Copiapo Preview
Copiapó will make its debut in the Chilean First Division against none other than the reigning champion. To this end, the representatives of the Atacama region have been reinforced with several players with experience in the highest category of Chilean soccer, such as winger Felipe Reynero and midfielder Iván Rozas (both from Ñublense), among others.
The challenge will be far from easy, but the team coached by Argentine Héctor Almandoz has already shown what it is capable of by winning all three rounds of the promotion playoffs, including the final against Cobreloa by an aggregate score of 5-0.
Another good news for this first day is that Copiapó will play its first game with the support of its fans, who will surely fill the Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla Stadium with the intention of starting on the right foot their journey in the first division.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Richard Leyton, Juan José Contreras, Juan Ignacio Sills, Diego García, Wilson Piñones, Juan Jaime, Marco Medel, Jorge Luna, Maximiliano Quinteros, Manuel López, Reiner Castro.
Colo Colo Preview
It is not surprising that Colo Colo starts this new Chilean League championship as favorites to repeat the title and win the 34th star in its great history. On paper, the first hurdle to fulfill its mission should be simple, as the Albo team faces a recently promoted Copiapó team that does not yet know what it is like to play in the First Division. However, it is worth mentioning that Colo Colo has just lost the Chilean Super Cup to Magallanes, the other club that was promoted to the top division.
The team coached by Gustavo Quinteros reinforced its ranks for this tournament with important names such as Argentine striker Leandro Benegas, who arrives from Independiente, as well as Marco Rojas and winger Erick Wiemberg.
They arrive to try to make up for some notable departures, such as Pablo Solari, who left for River Plate, and Juan Martín Lucero, the striker who finished second in goals with 15 last season and left for Fortaleza.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Brayan Cortés, Jeyson Rojas, Maximiliano Falcón, Ramiro González, Érick Wiemberg, Lucas Soto, César Fuentes, Marco Rojas, Marcos Bolados, Leandro Benegas, Agustín Bouzat.
JefeBet Prediction
During the promotion playoffs, Copiapó showed that it has a good team and its squad had more important reinforcements than notable departures for its first experience in the First Division. However, we must also be aware that Colo Colo’s squad is much more solid and experienced than that of their opponents.
Gustavo Quinteros’ men must have learned the lesson of not underestimating a newly promoted team after their defeat on penalties against Magallanes, and although they have a couple of absentees for this match, there is no doubt that they will get off to a good start in the championship.
Prediction: Colo Colo to win (COP 0 – COL 2).
