Fabián Marambio
The new matchday of the Chilean Primera Division brings us an exciting match between Magallanes vs Curico Unido. Both teams are at the bottom of the standings as absolute tail-enders, which means they are obligated to go for the three points from the very first minute of this match.
A thrilling duel is coming up, and at JefeBet, we have compiled all the information you need to know ahead of this Magallanes vs Curico Unido clash in this preview, including possible lineups, the odds, and the best prediction in case you want to bet on this match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Magallanes vs Curico Unido Chilean Primera Division Matchday 13 Game on May 10, 2023
- Where: Luis Navarro Avilés Municipal Stadium, Santiago, Chile.
- When: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 3:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Magallanes (-111) / Tie (+250) / Curicó Unido (+275)
- Asian Handicap: Magallanes (AH, -0.5, -118) / Curicó Unido (AH, +0.5, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-114) / Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-125) / No (-114)
All odds are provided by BetMGM.
Betting on Magallanes
Magallanes‘ 2023 season has been the complete opposite of what its followers had expected after winning the Supercopa de Chile. The team has been unable to find its footing in the Primera Division and it currently is at the bottom of the standings, with a record of two wins, two draws, and seven losses.
To make matters worse, the team has gone winless for five matches in the domestic tournament. In fact, the team’s last victory was attained on February 26th when it defeated Cobresal 2-1. Now, the team arrives to this match after having suffered three defeats in a row, the most recent being a 0-2 loss to Copiapó, another team struggling near the bottom of the standings.
These are some reasons why, Magallanes cannot afford to drop points against another direct rival in the fight to avoid relegation. Now, the team is at risk of falling even further behind and be left as the absolute bottom of the league standings.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Gastón Rodríguez; Marcelo Filla, Christian Vilches, Fernando Piñero, Nicolás Berardo; Javier Quiroz, Alfred Canales; Tomás Aránguiz, Julián Alfaro, Yorman Zapata; Thomas Jones.
Betting on Curico Unido
Curicó Unido has not been efficient lately, especially considering its historic campaign last season that allowed the team to qualify for the preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores. With only 18 points, the team is just two points ahead of Magallanes at the bottom of the standings.
Like its opponents, this team arrives to this match after suffering three defeats in a row, in which it has conceded six goals and only scored two. Curicó’s last loss took place at home, 2-3 against Everton.
The performance of the Torteros team has left much to be desired, and the statistics reflect this, having conceded 24 goals, which makes it the team with the most beaten defense in the tournament. The 15 goals it has scored have done little to help overcome the team’s poor defensive performance.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabián Cerda; Sebastián Cabrera, Omar Merlo, Franco Bechtholdt, Kennet Lara; Agustín Narduz, Mario Sandoval; Felipe Fritz, Tobías Figueroa, Jason Flores; Yerko Leiva.
JefeBet Prediction
This match will be crucial for both teams, as they are at the bottom of the standings and in urgently need of points that will allow them to have some room to breathe in the midst of a very bad current situation. For this reason, they will not give themselves an advantage and will have to take care of every detail in order not to lose again.
In this context, Magallanes will have the advantage of playing in its stadium and count with the presence of its crowd, but Curicó Unido has all the assets to counteract this scenario. This is why at JefeBet we expect this match to end in a draw.
Prediction: Tie (MAG 1-1 CUR).
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