Deportes Iquique

vs

Union La Calera

Predictions & Betting Tips

Iquique and La La face off in the middle of the table

Deportes Iquique and Union La Calera will be familiar foes to Chilean soccer fans. This Deportes Iquique vs Union La Calera preview highlights both teams' struggles and aspirations as they approach this encounter. Iquique have endured a turbulent start to the season and sit in 16th position in the Primera Division 2025 10 games into the campaign. Iquique have taken just five points from their first ten games, leaving them well inside the relegation zone. Fernando Diaz took over as manager on the 16th of April, 2025 and has made the team tougher to break down, but results have been mixed. Iquique have two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five games, but they come into this game on the back of two consecutive losses against Cienciano Cusco and La Serena. In our Deportes Iquique vs Union La Calera prediction, it's important to note that Union La Calera are currently in the mid-table of the Primera Division 2025, with 15 points from their opening 11 games. La Calera's form has been inconsistent, with one win, two draws and two losses in their past five games.

Contrasting styles should lead to a tense match

These two teams have contrasting styles of play, which should make for an intriguing tactical matchup. Iquique play a more pragmatic style, looking to defend in numbers and hit on the break, while La Calera are a possession-based team that likes to build up from the back, press high up the field and maintain possession with short passes. Alvaro Ramos has been Iquique’s key player so far this season, with three goals in the league and 4 in his last 5 outings. Ramos can be a game winner for Iquique, particularly at home and in tight games, which this will be. La Calera have Sebastian Saez, a top scorer in the division with six goals in 11 appearances, to go to when they need a goal. Saez has scored two of his side's last three goals and should be a threat, especially given La Calera’s lack of creativity on the counter attack. Regarding Deportes Iquique vs Union La Calera betting tips, the draw looks the most likely outcome, but Iquique’s recent home results (W1, L3) and La Calera’s struggles on the away (W0, D2, L3) make the hosts a good bet in the double chance bet. Neither side has been particularly free scoring this season, so the ‘Under 2.5 goals’ market looks tempting in this fixture. In addition, the Deportes Iquique vs Union La Calera prediction suggests a low-scoring affair given both teams’ tendencies this season.