Unión Española and Universidad Chile will face each other in a Primera Division game in Chile on Monday, July 17th, 2023, check the Unión Española vs Universidad Chile betting tip 2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Unión Española vs Universidad Chile will occur
The game will be played in the small Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK stadium, in the city of Santiago de Chile, with a capacity for 3500 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Unión Española vs Universidad Chile betting tip 2023
Despite the season change, the Primera Division has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.62 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.57 goals per game of the last championship.
Unión Española last match
Unión Española is coming off a win. In its last outing they faced Ñublense in a match valid for Primera Division, and the match ended 0-1. The eleven coached by R. Fuentes Núñez played in a 4-4-1-1 formation.
A win for the home team had odds of 2.88, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Universidad Chile last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Primera Division, Universidad Chile, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Huachipato team with a final score of 1-2.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 2.70.
Unión Española vs Universidad Chile h2h
The last time Unión Española went up against Universidad Chile, it was in Primera Division. Unión Española, ranked 12th place, started with a 4-2-3-1 tactic, while Universidad Chile, then in 13th place, was charged with a 4-3-3 formation.
The two teams have not faced each other since 28-01-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023 season of the Primera Division, and the match ended with a 1-0 win for Universidad Chile.
The last encounter between these two it was a close fight.
The Unión Española team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Universidad Chile team, which won only 2 games.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
Unión Española
Primera Division leaderboard now
The Unión Española team with 24 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Copa Sul-Americana, with a campaign of 6 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses.
In the 17th round the team ranks over the Universidad Católica team with an advantage of 1 point which is just below the scoreboard in position 7, and with 1 point less than Everton team that is in the 5th place.
Unión Española analysis
After 16 rounds, Unión Española has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 19 goals for and 13 conceded.
Unión Española has a relatively low average of shots towards the goal, with only 4.44 attempts per game, and this is an indication that the team has a poor attack, and therefore scores few goals.
Unión Española has a ball possession average of 48% in the league. Therefore, they are not the team that proposes the game, which can be a problem for this match. Therefore, fans hope the team to have more possession in this Unión Española vs Universidad Chile 2023 match and, especially, to convert it into goals.
Having won twice away from home compared to matches played at home which gave them a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws prove the team is stronger when paying in their own yard.
Best goalscorer from Unión Española
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Leandro Garate. He has scored 9 times in the current season and has helped Unión Española come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Universidad Chile
Primera Division leaderboard now
The Universidad Chile team with 29 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores Qualifiers, with a campaign of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
In the 17th round, the team has the same number of points compared to the Huachipato team which is just above, in 2nd place.
Universidad Chile analysis
Universidad Chile goal quotient is definitely positive, with 20 down scored and 14 conceded after 16 rounds played.
This is a top 5 team in the Primera Division that wants to keep up with the good performances!
With a balance of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in the Primera Division, Universidad Chile playing away usually gives opponents slim chances of beating them.
Universidad Chile is in a great position! After 2 wins in the Primera Division, there doesn’t seem to be any doubt of who is the favorite.
Best goalscorer from Universidad Chile
In this season, the individual highlight is Cristian Palacios that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 5 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Universidad Chile achieved in several matches.
Historical data: Universidad Chile
With 18 titles won in the tournament’s history the Universidad Chile team is one of the leading names in the competition. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Universidad Chile, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Unión Española that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score – No market are quoted at 1.91.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Unión Española is Leandro Garate, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Universidad Chile is Cristian Palacios, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
The under 2.5 goals market can also be a good alternative since Universidad Chile scores an average of 1.33 goals per match when playing away from home, and considering that often does not suffer when playing away, it will be a betting market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.22 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Unión Española has an average of 1.9 yellow cards per game over the 16 rounds, while Universidad Chile has an average of 2.8. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.94 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Unión Española side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 7 times this season, very different from Universidad Chile who only saw the red card 4 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Unión Española vs Universidad Chile betting tip 2023: FAQ
The match will be played on July 17th, 2023, Monday.
The match will take place at the Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK stadium in Santiago de Chile.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Primera Division match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Universidad Chile.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
