Tomás Yelmini
The Chilean League is heating up and there are already some surprises in the standings of one of the most competitive tournaments in South America soccer. With the big boys out of the top spots in the standings, it’s time for other teams to emerge.
Palestino vs Union La Calera is a clash that features two teams in the aforementioned conditions: based on good performances, they dispute the supremacy of the giants. Palestino is one of the two teams that remain undefeated in the tournament, and it is in second place in the standings. Meanwhile, La Calera is just one point behind.
With this Palestino vs Union La Calera matchday 5 of the Chilean Primera Division in sight, at JefeBet we bring you the predictions and the odds for this match, as well as all the information you need about both teams.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Palestino vs Union La Calera Chilean Primera Division Matchday 5 Game on February 20, 2023
- Where: Estadio Municipal de La Cisterna- Santiago, Chile
- When: Monday, February 20, 2023, 4 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Palestino (+100) / Tie (+240) / La Calera (+255)
- Asian Handicap: Palestino (-0.5, -110) / La Calera (+0.5, -135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-108) / Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+100)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Palestino
How Palestino will react to bigger challenges, is yet to be seen. So far, the team has had an uncomplicated schedule. The team started by achieving two draws, against Audax Italiano and Coquimbo Unido, and then it added two wins, against Universidad de Chile and Copiapó, which happens to be in last place in the standings. La Calera is, without a doubt, its most difficult opponent in these five matchdays.
The team coached by Argentine Pablo Sánchez has veteran striker Misael Dávila, who has scored four goals in four matches, and who is the top scorer in the competition.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): César Rigamonti; Bryan Véjar, José Bizama, Cristián Suárez, Dilan Zúñiga; Fernando Cornejo, Agustín Farías, Ariel Martínez; Bryan Carrasco, Misael Dávila, Jonathan Benítez.
Betting on Union La Calera
La Calera achieved a heroic victory in its last match against Curicó Unido, in a game the team was losing 2-1 and managed to turn around in extra time. Although the team has yet to become reliable, the Valparaíso-based team is putting up a fight thanks to the leadership of Argentine Diego Buonanotte, and relievers such as Sebastián Lomónaco and Juan Gaete.
The team led by Gerardo Ameli got off to a bad start in the Chilean League, with a loss to Cobresal, but it recovered and managed to defeat Everton, draw with Magallanes, and also defeat Curicó.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Fernando Otarola; Francisco Salinas, Tomás Astaburuaga, Juan Freytes, Leandro Díaz; Esteban Valencia, Brayan Garrido, Diego Buonanotte; Juan Gaete, Sebastián Lomónaco, César Pérez.
JefeBet Prediction
Palestino has shown greater solidity in the tournament so far, and it also has a good defensive system that is proof against teams like La Calera, which has great firepower, but which is unbalanced in its performance. It will be a fair win for the home team.
Prediction: Palestino wins by 2 to 1.
