Union La Calera vs Audax Italiano Prediction: Both Sides Likely to Score Upfront

In the upcoming fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Matchday 9, Union La Calera will take on Audax Italiano at the Estadio Municipal Nicolás Chahuán Nazar in La Calera. According to the table standings of today, Union La Calera stands 9th with 2 wins and 11 points, whereas Audax Italiano is in the relegation spot. With Audax looking to make amends and escape the relegation standings before it gets too late, the upcoming matchup is likely to bring all the action in La Calera. Audax Italiano and Union La Calera last played in October 2022, and Union won (0-2).

Going in the matchup, Union La Calera is coming off a goalless draw against Deportes Copiapo, in which Coach Gerardo Amieli did try to improvise and make robust substitutes. However, winning seemed tough for the two sides. Union managed to have just 2 shots on target, compared to Deportes Copiapo’s 4 shots. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Union La Calera averages 1.2 goals per game. Secondly, Union has scored at least a goal in 4 of its last 5 matches, which is why they will be confident about scoring against Audax. With the likes of Nicolas Orellana, Leandro Miguel Fernandez, and Diego Buonanotte in the lineup and among the goals, Union La Calera can stand as favorites at home against Audax.

Going in the matchup, Audax Italiano is coming off a draw against O’Higgins (2-2), in which Gonzalo Rios and Osvaldo Bosso scored goals. Secondly, Michael Fuentes and Gonzalo Alvarez were sent off the field due to red card suspensions. Talking about the scoring, Audax Italiano has scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.6 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Audax has conceded 13 goals at an average of almost 2.6 goals per game. Audax has scored in all of the last 5 matches played, which makes them score against Union. With the likes of Sepulveda, Juarez, and Sosa in the lineup, Audax may find it reasonable to attack in order to secure three win points. 

Going in the matchup, both Audax Italiano and Union La Calera are likely to score. Though Audax has a higher scoring average than Union, the conceding average couldn’t be taken out of consideration. Coming down to the final prediction part, I believe Union La Calera will be comfortable at home as they are yet to be defeated in the last three matches at home. Moreover, Union has won the last three matches against Audax. The final scoreline is likely to be 2-1 at the end of the play.

• Union La Calera to Win for 2.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.72
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.9