Tomás Yelmini
Argentine soccer is full of different derby matches and one of them will be played on Sunday, February 19, on matchday 4 of the Professional League. We are talking about Union vs Colon, the Santa Fe derby, and a great duel of the province’s capital city.
These two teams arrive to this crucial match while going through moments of doubt and tension: the Tatengue has yet to win and its coach, Gustavo Munúa, is being given the side eye by the fans and the management. Meanwhile, the Sabalero has only lost so far, and the need for a turnaround is so great that it has already announced the departure of coach Marcelo Saralegui after the derby match.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how the two teams arrive to the clash on Sunday, February 19 for matchday 4 of the Argentine First Division, as well as the predictions, odds and probable line-ups for Union vs Colon.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Union vs Colon Argentine First Division Matchday 4 Game on February 19, 2023
- Where: 15 de Abril Stadium – City of Santa Fe, Argentina.
- When: Sunday, February 19, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Union (+110) / Tie (+205) / Colon (+265)
- Asian Handicap: Unión (-0.5, +105), Colón (+0.5, -155)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+145) / Under (-210)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-140)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Union Santa Fe
Unión arrives at this clash with Colón in a bad shape, although not as bad as its rival. Although the team still hasn’t won a match, it has drawn in two occasions: a 0-0 draw against Banfield, and a 1-1 draw against Barracas Central. Also, it has lost a match 0-2 against Instituto, and the performance against the Guapo left the fans a little more reassured for Sunday’s match.
Luciano Aued and Yeison Gordillo showed a good level and gave the Tatengue a game it has not had in the midfield for a long time. In any case, Munúa’s current rating is very low, especially due to the negative closing of 2022, with a 1-4 home loss against Barracas Central, and the poor start the team has has this year.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Santiago Mele; Federico Vera, Franco Calderón, Oscar Piris, Claudio Corvalán; Imanol Machuca, Yeison Gordillo, Luciano Aued, Kevin Zenon; Mauro Luna Diale, Thiago Vecino.
Betting on Colón
Colón had its worst start to the season in the last 17 years, suffering three defeats in three matches played. The team made its debut losing to Lanús 1-2 at home, then it lost again to Godoy Cruz 1-0 while playing away, and it was defeated by Sarmiento de Junín, again in Santa Fe.
As a result of all this, management decided to dismiss Marcelo Saralegui as the Sabalero’s coach.The reality is that, for the time being, no replacement has appeared yet, so he will play his last card in this 90 minute derby that, unless something extraordinary happens, will be his last match with the team.
It is almost certain that this will be the coach’s farewell, so the Uruguayan plans to make five changes, some forced and some others due to soccer decisions.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Ignacio Chicco; Eric Meza, Facundo Garcés, Paolo Goltz, Rafael Delgado; Santiago Pierotti, Julián Chicco, Baldomero Perlaza, Carlos Arrúa; Laureano Troncoso, Ramón Ábila.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of Union vs Colon indicates that they met 57 times, of which Unión won 17 and Colón 13. Strikingly, these teams drew on more occasions than they have won (27 games). However, at JefeBet we believe that this time there will be a winner, and it will be the visiting team.
Prediction: Colon wins 2-1.
