Fabián Marambio
The Copa Sudamericana is heating up, and we have a match between two teams in dire need of points, Palestino vs Estudiantes de Merida. The match will take place in Chile on April 18.
Both teams are under pressure to win after suffering defeats in their previous matches. They will need to give it their all if they want to keep going in the continental competition.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the preview of this match between Palestino vs Estudiantes de Merida, including an analysis on the current situation of each team in their respective leagues. Here, you can also find expert predictions and the latest odds of this electrifying clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Palestino vs Estudiantes de Merida Copa Sudamericana Group H Game on April 18, 2023
- Where: El Teniente Stadium, Rancagua, Chile
- When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 08:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Palestino (+227) / Tie (+340) / Estudiantes de Mérida (+575)
- Asian Handicap: Palestino (AH -1.5, -+115) / Estudiantes de Merida (AH +1.5, -167)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-137) / Under (-102)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-137)
All odds are provided by BetMGM.
Betting on Palestino
In Chilean soccer, Palestino has had mixed results. In fact, the team has shown a rather inconsistent performance, managing to secure only four wins, three draws, and three losses, totaling only 15 out of 30 possible points.
The team has won two and lost three of the most recent five matches it has played, including a home defeat against Cobresal. The latter traveled from the north to Santiago to deliver a crushing 5-1 defeat.
Now, this Copa Sudamericana match, it is a must-win situation for Palestino to stay in the race to advance to the next round. Still, it must be reminded that the team suffered an overwhelming 4-0 defeat in its debut game against Fortaleza, while playing in Brazil.
Possible Lineup (4-1-4-1): Cesar Rigamonti; Brayan Véjar, Fernando Meza, Cristián Suárez, Dilan Zúñiga; Agustín Farías; Bruno Barticciotto, Nicolás Meza, Ariel Martínez, Jonathan Benítez; Misael Dávila.
Betting on Estudiantes de Merida
Estudiantes de Mérida‘s current performance in the Venezuelan League has been similar to that of its rivals. The team has not been able to achieve great results, accumulating three wins, two draws, and four losses. These results have placed the team in the middle of the standings with 11 points, 17 points behind the leader.
In this context, Mérida’s strategy has not been the best, scoring 14 goals and conceding 15. Moreover, in its last five matches, the team has only managed to win once, showing that it has been challenging for it to earn points.
The team’s debut in the Copa Sudamericana did not produce good results either. In fact, the team missed a great opportunity to earn points, even when it played with an extra man throughout the match against San Lorenzo, losing at home 0-1.
Probable lineup (3-4-3): Augusto Batalla; Rafael Pérez, Federico Gattoni, Gastón Hernández; Agustín Giay, Jalil Elías, Agustín Martegani, Malcom Braida; Andrés Vombergar, Nicolás Blandi, Nahuel Barrios
JefeBet Prediction
No doubt this will be a close match where both teams need to win and will give it their all to secure the three points. Of course, we must consider factors such as home advantage and the great distance Estudiantes de Merida will have to travel to reach Chile.
However, both teams are in a similar position in their respective leagues and have lost their debuts in the Copa Sudamericana. Nonetheless, at JefeBet, we anticipate that the Chilean team will come out on top after a tight battle.
Prediction: Moneyline Palestine (PAL 1-0 EST)
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