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Iquique vs Unión Española Prediction – Primera Division
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Here you will find the best prediction for Iquique vs Unión Española in the First Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Iquique vs Unión Española.
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|  Unión Española |
Betting tip and prediction for this match between Iquique vs Unión Española
The best prediction for Iquique vs Unión Española in the Primera Division is that both teams will score. Iquique tends to play with an attacking style at home and will press Unión Española. Conversely, the visitors possess quality in their attack and will look to exploit the spaces left by Iquique. As such, this match is likely to see goals from both sides.
The best prediction for Iquique vs Unión Española
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (suitable for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (suitable for live, double or treble betting)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
Match preview: Iquique vs Unión Española
Iquique and Unión Española meet at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium for a match in the 5th round of the Primera Division. In the last 3 years, there have been only 2 direct encounters between these two teams: one on 09‑11‑2024, which ended with a 2‑0 victory for Deportes Iquique, and the most recent on 01‑06‑2024, which saw Unión Española win 4‑3. It is important to take into account the home/away performances as both teams have significantly differed in their results when playing at home versus away.
Team analysis: Iquique
The home team currently sits in 15th place without a point, having suffered 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Universidad Catolica (1‑0), and in their last match, they were defeated at home by Palestino (1‑3). This is a team that struggles on the road, with a record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding 25. In contrast, their home form includes 8 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, scoring 27 and conceding 23. The team arrives at this match following a draw with Alianza Lima (1‑1) away. Over their last 10 home matches in all competitions, Iquique has earned 6 wins and lost 4.
In this competition, they have lost their last 4 games. Defensive solidity has not been a strong suit, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches. Home matches frequently feature goals, with 31 out of 39 resulting in more than 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 10 times and have only managed to turn the result around once.
Iquique enters this match in a similar situation to Unión Española: neither team has scored in the competition yet, heightening the pressure. The squad has demonstrated defensive weaknesses and struggles in attack, understanding the importance of securing a win to initiate recovery in the league. Playing at home, they will need to tighten their defensive organisation and capitalize on attacking spaces, as a victory is crucial to alleviate the pressure. While the challenge is substantial, the motivation to overcome this adverse phase is significant.
Team analysis: Unión Española
After 3 losses, the away team finds themselves in 16th position with no points earned. In their last match, they lost to La Serena (1‑0), following a defeat at home against Palestino (0‑3). This team performs better at home, with a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses in their last 30 away matches, compared to 7 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses at home. The last match played was in the South American Bridgestone Cup, where they won against Everton at home (3‑1) in a tie-break. In their last 10 away matches, Unión Española have won 3 and lost 7. The side has conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 games, indicating defensive processes that require improvement.
This team rarely scores first, having managed to open the scoring in only 3 of their last 15 games, with only 3 leading at half-time and securing wins at the end of 90 minutes in all those instances. In 15 appearances, they have turned the score around in only 2 of the 12 matches in which they fell behind. A notable period for them in the last 20 competitive away matches is their scoring of 11 out of 27 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
Unión Española has yet to register goals in this competition, which highlights the team’s struggles defensively and offensively. With no points collected, the pressure is immense, and the urge to overcome this clash against a direct rival is evident. The team must amend defensive errors and simultaneously be more effective in attack to finally find the net. Although the technical quality might be constrained, the urgency for points will compel both teams to exploit the available spaces on the pitch.
The best prediction for Iquique vs Unión Española
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (suitable for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (suitable for live, double or treble betting)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
