Deportes Iquique vs Everton

Will Everton be able to pull away from the relegation zone, or can Deportes Iquique move up off the bottom of the table? That will be revealed at the forthcoming Round 14 match at "Tierra de Campeones." Iquique finished third in the Primera last year, while Everton finished eighth. Both teams are struggling this season. Both teams are now ranked 16th and 14th, respectively. To begin their battle for Primera survival, the hosts must win their second game of the season. The visitors, meanwhile, have a fantastic chance to go up from 15th place. What are we to anticipate from this exciting matchup? Learn about our enlightening forecast.

Deportes Iquique
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Deportes Iquique head into this match following a 2-2 draw against Colo-Colo in the Campeonato Nacional. Saborit scored for Iquique in the 36th minute, while Javier Correa (53') and an own goal by Arturo Vidal (56') secured the draw for Colo-Colo.

Defensive struggles have plagued Iquique recently, with the team conceding goals in each of their last six matches, totaling 13 goals against.

Everton Viña del Mar
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Everton Viña del Mar come off a 1-1 draw against Audax Italiano in their latest Campeonato Nacional outing. Cristian Palacios found the net for Everton in the 74th minute.

Everton’s recent matches have been high-scoring, with a total of 20 goals across their last six games, averaging 3.33 goals per match. Opponents have contributed 12 of those goals. Whether this trend continues remains to be seen.

Head-to-Head
Looking back at their encounters since March 10, 2019, Everton Viña del Mar have won 2 matches, with 4 ending in draws, and Deportes Iquique have yet to secure a victory. Across these games, 11 goals were scored, with Iquique netting 4 and Everton scoring 7, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Their most recent clash on July 26, 2024, in the Campeonato Nacional ended in a 1-1 draw.

Team News: Deportes Iquique
Manager Miguel Ramírez will be without Daniel Castillo (tendon rupture) and Rubén Farfán (meniscus injury) for this match.

Match Prediction
We anticipate a tight contest, with Everton Viña del Mar needing to work hard to break through Deportes Iquique’s defense. However, Iquique are likely to edge out a narrow 1-0 victory, maintaining control throughout.