Mayra Madrigal
Chilean soccer has been putting on a good show week after week since the season began, and this weekend is expected to be no exception. Among the matches scheduled for Sunday, February 12 is the match between Universidad Catolica vs Cobresal.
Despite the fact that both teams have the second-highest number of wins in the current tournament, they also know what it is like to lose, and that they need to win to remain in the fight for the top places.
In JefeBet’s preview of UniversidadCatólica vs Cobresal you will find everything you need to know about these two teams, as well as the odds and the prediction for the match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Universidad Catolica vs Cobresal Chilean Primera Division Matchday 4 Game on February 12, 2023
- Where: El Teniente Stadium, Rancagua, Chile.
- When: Sunday, February 12, 2023, 5:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGMUniversidad Católica ( -135) / Tie (+280) / Cobresal (+310)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKingsUniversidad Catolica ( AH -0.75, -110) / Cobresal (AH +0.75, -135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-135) / Under (-105)
- Both teams score: Yes (-135) / No (-105)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Universidad Catolica Preview
Good things don’t last forever, and if there is one team that can talk about it, it is Universidad Católica. After being four-time champions of Chilean soccer, the team has been suffering some ups and downs. The team began the season with a firm start, attaining two victories in a row against Everton and Curicó Unido by scores of 0-3 and 3-1, respectively. However, last week it lost 2-1 to Coquimbo.
This loss meant the team ended its undefeated record, but nevertheless it still remains the second-best team in the standings. This week, Universidad Catolica will have to identify the mistakes it has made and correct them in order to win its second home game and extend the streak it has had since July 2022, which includes eight matches without losing at home in all competitions.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Matías Dituro; Eugenio Mena, Eugenio Mena, Gary Kagelmacher, Branco Ampuero, Mauricio Isla; Ignacio Saavedra, César Pinares, Daniel González, Alexander Aravena; Fernando Zampedri, Gonzalo Tapia
Cobresal Preview
Cobresal has already tasted sweet victory, and the bitter taste of defeat this season, but the balance so far is positive, as it is one of the five teams that currently have six points, with two wins and only one loss.
The team’s last performance was a 1-0 win against newly promoted Copiapó, where it recorded its first clean sheet of the season. The fact of playing away could set off alarm bells, as its first game in enemy territory resulted in a 2-1 defeat against Huachipato. Indeed, the team has only won one game in 10 matches played in that condition since July 2022.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Leandro Requena; Guillermo Pacheco, Diego Céspedes, Francisco Alarcón, Marcelo Jorquera; Nelson Sepúlveda, Alejandro Camargo, Luis Vasquez; Gastón Lezcano, Cecilio Waterman, César Munder
JefeBet Prediction
Playing at home gives Universidad Católica an advantage for this match, not only because it has gone almost seven months without losing, but also because its rival does not usually get good results in away matches. Indeed, they do not offer guarantees after losing the only match they have played on rival soil so far this year. Taking this into consideration, it is expected that the victory will go to the Cruzado team.
Prediction: Universidad Católica wins by a score of 2-1.
