Henry Roldán
The Chilean Primera Division’s third round will feature a highly anticipated match between Palestino vs Universidad de Chile.
In the previous matchday, Palestino drew 1-1 with Coquimbo, while the “U” secured a 1-0 victory against Unión Española.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the Palestino vs Universidad de Chile game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Palestino vs Universidad de Chile Chilean Primera Division Matchday 3 Game on February 5, 2023
- Where: Estadio Municipal de La Cisterna – Santiago de Chile, Chile.
- When: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 4:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Palestino (-103) / Tie (+245) / Universidad de Chile (+250).
- Asian Handicap: Palestino (-0.5, -103) / Universidad de Chile (+0.5, -125).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-118) / Under (-110).
- Both teams score: Yes (-143) / No (-107).
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
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Betting on Palestino
Palestino’s start to the Chilean League season has been underwhelming, with two draws in the first two matchdays. The Arab club ended both matches with a 1-goal scoreline and had to come from behind in each game.
This subpar performance raises concerns heading into their match against Universidad de Chile, a title contender in the Primera División. However, playing at home, where Palestino has performed well in recent seasons and finished fourth in the league last year with 30 points in 15 games, may work to their advantage.
It’s important to note that Palestino will also be competing in the Copa Sudamericana this year, so they need to pick up their pace quickly. This match against Universidad de Chile is crucial in achieving that goal.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): César Rigamonti; Brayan Vejar, José Bizama, Cristian Suárez, Vicente Fernández; Fernando Cornejo, Agustín Farías, Misael Dávila; Bruno Barticciotto, Maximiliano Salas, Jonathan Benítez.
Betting on Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Chile bounced back from a 1-3 loss at home against Huachipato in the season opener with a win over Unión Española last week.
Despite the narrow victory, criticism continues for Mauricio Pellegrino’s team. With a busy transfer market, expectations are high for the club to reclaim its position among the league’s elite.
In recent seasons, the “U” has been on the brink of relegation, but with a squad that should be fighting for top positions this year, they face a tough test against Palestino on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Arab team, with two draws in the first two rounds, will be eager for a win in front of their home fans.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Cristóbal Campos; Juan Pablo Gómez, Luis Casanova, Matías Zaldivia, José Martínez; Federico Mateos, Emmanuel Ojeda, Israel Poblete; Renato Huerta, Cristian Palacios, Leandro Fernández.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are expected to fight for the top spots in the standings, so both know the importance of this game so early in the campaign.
Palestino is a very solid team playing at home and has lost only one of its last five games hosting La U. For their part, the visitors are not the same team as in previous seasons and should respond to this tough demand.
Another noteworthy fact is that in 11 of the last 13 head-to-head encounters between the two clubs, both have found the back of the net.
Prediction: Both teams score (PAL 1 – CHI 2).
