Laura Rozo
The Union Magdalena vs Atlético Huila match will be one of the first games in the new season of Colombian soccer. The Colombian tournament is back after a long preseason where the teams had time to get ready, and also after a transfer window that was tremendously busy. The Samarios will receive at home a Huila team ready to return to the First Division after a tough promotion process.
Today, at JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the exciting clash between these two BetPlay Dimayor League clubs, Union Magdalena vs Atletico Huila.
We encourage you to check out our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Union Magdalena vs Atlético Huila Liga BetPlay Matchday 1 Game on January 25, 2023
- Where: Sierra Nevada Stadium, Santa Marta, Colombia.
- When: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 14:30 (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: Union Magdalena (-110) / Tie (+220) / Atletico Huila (+290)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Union Magdalena (AH -0.5, -110) / Atletico Huila (AH +0.5, -109)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+120), Under (-175)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+105) / No (-145).
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Union Magdalena Preview
In last year’s local championship, Unión Magdalena finished 12th in the Clausura and unfortunately did not qualify for any international competition, nor for the final quadrangulars. For this new season, the team from the coast is expected to start off on the right foot, winning this Union Magdalena vs Atletico Huila.
The team, now coached by Claudio Sergio Rodríguez, had strong results in 2022, as it was the leader of the standings on several occasions, but in the end was unable to consolidate its position.
This season will have new players, among which stands out the most important signing of the club in years, which was confirmed just a few hours ago: Teófilo Gutiérrez. The striker will accompany Ricardo Márquez in the attack and will surely be a key player for a team full of young players.
Possible Unión Magdalena lineup (5-4-1): Ramiro Sánchez, Jermein Peña, Ronaldo Lora, Nicolás Gil, Brayan Correa, Fabián Cantillo, Gianfranco Baier, Stiven Palomeque, Diego Chavez, Roberto Hinojosa, Ricardo Márquez.
Atlético Huila Preview
The team coached by Néstor Craviotto will officially start their journey in this league after a long preseason where they were at their best to return to the First Division of Colombian soccer. Their last match was against Deportes Tolima, where the team from Huila lost 2-1 to the team led by Julián Quiñones.
The opitas will have several new faces among them: Faber Gil, Jonathan Lopera, Jhonatan Herrera, George Saunders, Ronaldo Tavera, Jonathan Franco Perlaza, José Gabriel Ramírez and Marcus Vinicius. In their return to the highest category of Colombian football, the bambuqueros hope to surprise and replicate last year’s performance, starting with this Unión Magdalena vs Atlético Huila.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Jhon Figueroa, Jhon Lerma, Aldair Cantillo, Leonardo Escorcia, Andrés River, Yosimarc Torres, Blas Díaz, Sebastián Hernández, Jhonatan Carmona, Faber Gil, Gustavo Britos.
JefeBet Prediction
For this match between Unión Magdalena vs Atlético Huila, we believe it will be the home team who will take the three points in front of their home crowd. Union Magdalena with a well assembled squad and a mix of experience and youth, will surely put the best of their arsenal in front of a visitor still timid and taking its first steps back to the First Division.
Prediction: Union Magdalena wins 2-1.
