Chilean Primera Division: Iquique – Colo-Colo
At 6:00 AM Beijing time tomorrow, the 16th round of the Chilean Primera Division will see another match, with league leaders Colo-Colo hosting 8th-ranked Everton de Viña del Mar. This game is very crucial for Colo-Colo, as although they are at the top of the league, they are tied on points with Unión Española and Ñublense, making every match extremely important.
In the first 15 games, Colo-Colo has 8 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 29 goals, the most in the league, and conceding only 10, the least among the 16 teams. This season, Colo-Colo is competing on three fronts, and while their energy has been somewhat divided, overall, they have maintained a relatively good performance.
In the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, they defeated Internacional of Brazil 2-0 at home, gaining an advantage in the two-legged tie.
This season, Colo-Colo’s main firepower relies heavily on Argentine forward Lucero, who has contributed 15 goals and 5 assists in 23 appearances. His striking partner Solar and midfield core Basilio Costa have each scored 6 goals.
The defense is made up of experienced players, and the team’s defensive quality is top-notch.
Everton de Viña del Mar, after completing 15 matches, has 4 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses, with many draws. Their recent form has been inconsistent; in May, they had 3 wins and 4 draws in 7 league matches, but were eliminated by Magallanes in the cup in June.
However, looking only at the league, since losing 1-2 to Ñublense on April 19, the team has achieved 5 rounds unbeaten. It should be noted that they did not advance in the Copa Sudamericana and can now focus on the domestic league.
In the last 12 encounters between the two teams, Everton de Viña del Mar has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, at a disadvantage.
In the last 5 meetings, Colo-Colo has won all. For this match, Colo-Colo is still favored. It is a critical moment for the away team to grab points, and it is believed they will not miss this good opportunity to secure three points and consolidate their lead at the top.
