Predictions Coquimbo Unidos vs Universidad Católica (2/6/24)

Coquimbo Kingdom will face Universidad Católica in one of the most attractive duels of the date in the National Championship. The second and third places in the table will face each other to get even closer to the leader, Universidad de Chile, and consolidate their good moment both in results and in game.

This match is key for the Pirates in their fight to reach the top of the table. If they win their pending duel with Palestino, they are the only ones with the option of surpassing Universidad de Chile mathematically before finishing the first round. With 27 units, those led by Fernando “Nano” Díaz are completing a dream first semester, with Luciano Cabral who has dazzled everyone with his football and who already sounds like a signing for the big teams in Chile.

The Catholic University has had an impressive second wind thanks to Tiago Nunes. Since their defeat against Colo Colo, they have had 5 consecutive victories, including the Clásico Universitario. The Crusaders have the same 27 units as Coquimbo, they even share the same goal difference, but they do not have any pending duel. Therefore, they need to add 3 points and wait for an unfavorable result from the blues to reach the top of the national championship.

• Both teams score – odds 1.85 in Betane
• Universidad Católica more than 3.5 corners – fee 1.75 in Betane
• Universidad Católica draws or wins the match – odds 1.72 in Betane

All odds courtesy of Betano, correct at time of publication and subject to change

A match full of emotions and a tired Coquimbo

In what is expected to be one of the games of the year in the national championship, Pirates and Crusaders will try to maintain their winning streak and continue in the fight to achieve leadership. Both teams have unleashed their scoring power in recent times. Both Coquimbo Kingdom and UC have been part of a duel where both teams have scored in their last 4 games. The locals have conceded 5 goals and so have the visitors.

However, there is a favorable aspect for those led by Tiago Nunes, and that is that in the middle of the week the Coquimbanos have been playing Copa Sudamericana matches, and the last duel against Bragantino was no exception for the Aurinegros. The wear and tear on Nano Díaz’s pupils can begin to be noticed, even more so in a highly demanding game like the one UC will present on the visit.

The bands are the key in the UC

The Crusaders have had a sensational rebound thanks to the individuals that have stood out in this last part of the championship. Gonzalo Tapia and Alexander Aravena have made differences as leaders and main attacking partners of Fernando Zampedri. UC, given the lack of variants in the midfield, loads its game a lot on the wings with projecting full-backs and incisive wingers. This is demonstrated by their 4.14 corner kicks that they average playing away from home.