Tomás Yelmini
Chilean soccer returns to official action this weekend, and one of the duels that will close Matchday 1 of the Chilean Primera Division, will be Curicó Unido vs Coquimbo Unido.
The home team will be looking to improve on last year’s campaign, something that will be complicated given that they were the third-best team of the year; while the visitors are in high spirits after winning the Summer Tournament and will be looking to continue on that path now, in official matches, for the points.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams come into this first match of the year. We invite you to visit our website, where you will have access to our predictions, the available betting odds, and the probable lineups for Curico Unido vs Coquimbo Unido.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Curico Unido vs Coquimbo Unido Chilean Primera Division Matchday 1 Game on January 22, 2023
- Where: Estadio Bicentenario La Granja – Curicó, Chile
- When: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 7 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Curicó Unido (-115) / Tie (+240) / Coquimbo Unido (+310)
- Asian Handicap: Curicó Unido (-0.5, -120) / Coquimbo Unido (+0.5, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-140)
- Both teams score: Yes (-125) / No (-115)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Curicó Unido Preview
Curicó had a good 2022, as it finished third in the overall standings of the Chilean tournament, being the second team that scored the most goals, with 48, and being the third least defeated defense, with 30 goals.
That performance earned them a ticket to the Copa Libertadores, and to face a season with many challenges, they reinforced the team with great players. The latest addition was Argentine defender Omar Merlo, who arrives in Chile after five years of playing for Sporting Cristal of Peru.
While we are on the subject of the Inca country, Curicó defeated Universitario of that country 1-0, in what was the last friendly before the start of the National Championship, and in which they presented the 2023 squad to their people.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Luis Santelices; Augusto Barrios, Franco Bechtholdt, Kennet Lara, Ronald De la Fuente; Agustín Nadruz, Yerko Leiva, Mario Sandoval; Jason Flores, Tobías Figueroa and Federico Castro.
Coquimbo Unido Preview
Coquimbo Unido arrives as champion of the Summer Tournament, a competition in which it defeated Universidad de Chile 2-0 and Rosario Central of Argentina by a score of 2-1. It seems that having been one step away from relegation in 2022 made them wake up with energy for the start of 2023.
In that match, goalkeeper Diego Sánchez stood out, saving six shots against his goal. On the other side of the field, the goals for the local team were scored by Rodrigo Hidalgo, at 42′ of the first half, and Sebastián Galani, at 10′ of the second half. For this game, Coquimbo’s DT, Fernando Díaz, will have the same starting 11 for the debut in the National league.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Diego Sánchez; Ignacio Mesina, Bruno Cabrera, Diego Carrasco, Juan Cornejo; Sebastián Galani, Luis Pavez, Fabián Carmona, Matías Palavecino; Rubén Farfán, Rodrigo Holgado.
JefeBet Prediction
It will be an exciting duel between two teams in great form. However, at JefeBet we believe that Coquimbo Unido will surprise and take the three points as visitors.
Prediction: Coquimbo Unido wins 1 to 0.
