Huachipato and Deportes Iquique meet at Estadio CAP, in a match for the 19 th round of the First Division. In the last head-to-head for this edition of the league, on 05‑09‑2020, Deportes Iquique won at home by (1‑0). In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations indicates a total balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 1 victory for each team in the last 4 games. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 04‑05‑2019, for the First Division, which ended in a draw (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by N. Baeza (43 ‘), for Huachipato, and E. Pernía (71’), for Deportes Iquique. In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since Huachipato presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Huachipato:
The home team is currently in 8th position, with 25 points won, after 7 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they won at home against O’Higgins by (2‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against La Serena by (1‑0). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 8 victories, 4 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium. For the championship, Huachipato won 18 points out of 27 possible, after 5 victories, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 9 games they played in their stadium. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for few goals, since in 6 of the last 9 they played there were less than 3 goals. In 18 matches in the competition, he conceded the first goal 10 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Huachipato receives Deportes Iquique knowing that it will face difficulties, however, Huachipato needs victory to continue strong in the fight for a place in the Copa Sudamericana. To overcome the rival, it will be necessary to prevail on the field, with good football and possession to control the actions of the game, in addition to making strong defensive markings, all this combined with an intense attack.
Iquique:
The visiting team is currently in 13th position, with 21 points won, after 6 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they won away against Colo Colo by (0‑2). In the last match, they lost at home against Curicó Unido by (1‑2). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has registered 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 28 suffered; against 5 victories, 4 draws and 6 defeats in his stadium, with 15 goals scored and 21 suffered. For the championship, Deportes Iquique won 8 points out of 27 possible, after 2 victories, 2 draws and 5 defeats in the last 9 games they played as a visitor. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 9 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 18 games in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Deportes Iquique is running a reasonable campaign and trying to improve its position in the competition. For that, you need victory, however, a draw away from home will not be a negative result. To defeat the rival, first, the team must try not to suffer goals, and then seek a positive result in counterattacks, with agility and objectivity.
PREDICTION: Huachipato to win @ 1,90
