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The Colombian League action continues and this Thursday, February 9, it will offer us the traditional coastal derby between Junior vs Unión Magdalena. This match will be extremely important for the local team, who will try to get back on track after some bad results in the first matchdays.
Junior has not been able to win in the first three games and the pressure from the fans against coach Arturo Reyes continues to grow, making the three points a must this Thursday. On the other side, Union has had a much calmer start to the tournament, accumulating four points out of nine.
Here, at JefeBet, we bring you everything you need to know about this Junior vs Unión, as well as for all the other games of the Colombian First Division League.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Junior vs Union Magdalena Categoria Primera A Matchday 4 Game February 9, 2023
- Where: Metropolitano Stadium, Barranquilla, Atlantico.
- When: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Junior (-225) / Tie (+320) / Union Magdalena (+820)
- Asian Handicap: Junior (-1.25, 2.08) / Union Magdalena (+1.25, 1.78)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-150)
- Both teams score: Yes (+150) / No (-200)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Junior Preview
Junior started the tournament as possibly the main contender for the title, after the great signing of Juan Fernando Quintero, but so far the creative midfielder and the team in general have fallen far short of the high expectations.
The pressure in Barranquilla is starting to get out of control and if the Shark team fails to get the three points against its coastal rival, this could be the end of Arturo Reyes at the helm of the team, according to media reports.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Sebastian Viera, Edwin Herrera, Iván Scarpeta, Daniel Rosero, Walmer Pacheco, Homer Martínez, Didier Moreno, Luis González, Juan Fernando Quintero, Leider Berrío, Carlos Bacca.
Unión Magdalena Preview
Union Magdalena comes from a 1-1 draw against Envigado in the previous day, in a match in which Isaac Camargo missed a penalty kick and in which they did not take advantage of the fact that their rival played the entire second half with one man less due to the expulsion of Diego Moreno.
The team from Santa Marta recently confirmed the signing of experienced midfielder Alexander Mejía, who is well known for his successful time with Atlético Nacional.
Possible lineup (4-3-3-): José Sánchez, Brayan Correa, Brayam Palacios, Ronaldo Lora, Alain Guerrero, Fabian Cantillo, Jairo Palomino, Gianfranco Baier, Gonzalo Lucero, Isaac Camargo, Carlos Rodríguez.
JefeBet Prediction
Junior has not been able to defeat Unión Magdalena in the two most recent editions of the coastal classic. This Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitano could turn into a cauldron against Junior if the team fails to win. Let’s remember that the Barranquilla team has not won in 10 games, counting the previous tournament.
Junior’s squad is far superior to Unión’s and at JefeBet we believe that this Thursday the team’s bad moment will come to an end and coach Reyes will have some time to breath.
Prediction: Moneyline of Junior (JUN 2 – 1 UNI).
