Joralexray Garcia
The second stage of the qualifying round of Copa Libertadores is already underway, and on February 23, we will be able to enjoy the first leg of this Magallanes vs Always Ready series, which promises to offer a lot of entertainment as the two teams are hungry for getting things done.
Without further ado, JefeBet presents our analysis, predictions, and other relevant information on the duel between these two teams, Magallanes vs Always Ready, which corresponds to the second stage of the 2023 Copa Libertadores.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Magallanes vs Always Ready Copa Libertadores Second Stage First Leg Game on February 23, 2023
- Where: El Teniente Stadium, Rancagua, Chile
- When: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Magallanes (-125) / Tie (+250) / Always Ready (+340)
- Asian Handicap: Magallanes [Por definir] / Always Ready [Por definir]
- Over/Under (2.5): Over [Por definir] / Under [Por definir]
- Both teams score: Yes [Por definir] / No [Por definir]
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Magallanes
Although Magallanes was promoted to the Chilean top flight last campaign after 37 years in the lower divisions, it is one of Chile’s most storied clubs.
Magallanes’ return to the main stages has been in great style, given that it also earned its ticket to this stage of the Copa Libertadores by defeating Unión Española in the final of the 2022 Copa Chile.
This will be the Carabeleros‘ second participation in South America’s most important tournament, the previous one being in 1985, when they were eliminated in the first stage. This match also seems to have come at a perfect time, as they achieved their first win (in 90 minutes) of the season by beating Universidad Española 1-2 over the weekend.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Gastón Rodríguez; Fernando Piñero, Matías Poblete, Christian Vilches, Felipe Espinoza; Tomás Aránguiz, Carlos Villanueva, Thomas Jones; Julián Alfaro, Cesar Cortes, Felipe Cadenazzi.
Betting on Always Ready
Always Ready, on the other hand, will be entering its fourth Copa Libertadores and third in a row after falling in the group stage in the previous two editions. The Bolivian side is in very good shape going into the first leg, having won their last two home games by a lead of at least three goals.
The Red-and-White team is looking to make a splash with its new acquisition, Ivorian Wilfried Bony, who has scored up to 50 goals in the Premier League. Bony could be key to Always Ready improving on their away record in the previous Copa Libertadores, where they lost two of their three games, scoring just one goal and conceding six in the process.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Carlos Mosquera; Diego Medina, Marc Enoumba, Nelson Cabrera, Jorge Flores; Julio Herrera, Alfredo Alanoca, Adalid Terrazas, Edarlyn Reyes; Wilfried Bony, Marcos Riquelme.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite being a newly promoted team, Magallanes has shown very good things this season, even defeating Colo Colo in the Chilean Super Cup at the beginning of the year, and has managed to score in its last four games.
Bolivian teams generally have many difficulties when playing on the road, and Always Ready is no exception to the rule. Therefore, we expect Magallanes to dominate this Magallanes vs Always Ready matchup and get a comfortable win.
Prediction: Magallanes Moneyline (MAG 3-1 ALW).
