Iquique vs Univ Católica Prediction – Primera Division
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Here you will find the finest predictions for Iquique vs Univ Católica in the Primera División, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our comprehensive analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last matches, to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Iquique vs Univ Católica.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Iquique vs Univ Católica
The best prediction for Iquique vs Univ Católica in the Primera División is over 2.5 goals. Both teams are vying for improvement in their standings, with Iquique riding high on recent momentum from a victory, while Univ Católica is keen to react and not fall further behind in the competition. This scenario typically leads to a match with plenty of goal opportunities, as both sides are likely to take risks in search of a win.
Match preview: Iquique vs Univ Católica
Iquique and Univ Católica will face each other at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium for the 18th round of the Primera División. Their last meeting in this league saw Univ Católica triumph at home with a score of 1-0 on 01-03-2025. Historical encounters at this venue favour the visiting team, with the last three matches resulting in two victories and one draw for them. Notably, in a previous encounter at this stadium on 14-04-2024, Univ Católica secured a 3-2 win. Both teams substantially depend on their home advantage, leading to starkly different results in home and away games.
Team analysis: Iquique
Currently standing at 16th place with 6 points from 2 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the home team faces significant challenges. In their most recent outing, they secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Audax Italiano at home, after previously suffering a heavy defeat away to Coquimbo Unido (4-1). Iquique has struggled as visitors, recording 11 losses and 4 draws in their last 30 away matches, with 11 goals scored and 33 conceded. In stark contrast, their home record displays a somewhat more favourable outlook with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. They managed to score 24 goals while conceding 26. At home, Iquique has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 7 matches, gaining 7 points from a possible 21. Their defence has been porous, allowing goals in 8 of the last 10 games, yet they have consistently managed to score, finding the net in 9 of their last 10 league matches. Home games have seen a trend towards high-scoring encounters, with 18 of their last 23 games featuring over 2.5 goals. In the 16 matches played this season, they have yet to turn around the scoreboard in the 11 cases where they conceded first.
Team analysis: Univ Católica
The visiting team holds the 5th position in the league, having garnered 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. Their penultimate match saw them drawing against Audax Italiano (1-1) and they subsequently lost at home to Coquimbo Unido (0-3). Univ Católica has also struggled on the road, with just 2 wins alongside 7 draws and 6 losses in their last 30 away games, managing to score 17 goals but conceding 21. At home, they fared much better with 8 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, netting 25 goals and conceding 19. In recent outings, the team has only managed to accrue 8 points from a possible 27 in their last 9 away games, failing to secure any victories in their last 6 matches outside their stadium. A common outcome in these away matches has been a 1-1 draw, which occurred in 5 of their 8 encounters. Defensively, they have shown vulnerabilities, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 games, yet they have maintained a reliable scoring record, netting in 7 of those matches. However, away games have demonstrated a tendency for lower scoring, with less than 3 goals in 8 of their last 9 outings. In 17 games this season, they have allowed the first goal 9 times, only managing to recover once.
The best prediction for Iquique vs Univ Católica
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live bet suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or treble bet suggestion)
Over 2.5 goals (the recommended prediction)
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