The two sides are preparing for Copa Sudamericana action scheduled for Friday when Deportes Iquique come up against Cienciano.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Deportes Iquique v Cienciano can be seen below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
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Deportes Iquique
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Deportes Iquique will be looking for an improved result here after the 2-0 Campeonato Nacional defeat in their last game at the hands of Deportes Limache.
It has not been often in recent times that Deportes Iquique have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. It will be a concern for them that Deportes Iquique have seen their defence breached in 6 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 16 goals during that time. It will be interesting to see whether or not that trend can be continued on into this next match.
Cienciano
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In the game prior to this, Cienciano drew 2-2 in the Copa Sudamericana tie with Caracas.
In that match, Cienciano managed 36% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 5 of them on target. The only player to score for Cienciano was Carlos Garcés (41', 66'). For their opponents, Caracas got 12 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target.
The stats don’t lie, and Cienciano have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 10 goals in total. In defence, Cienciano have clearly had some problems.
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Team News: Deportes Iquique
Luis Casanova (Thigh problems), Daniel Castillo (Tendon rupture) and Rubén Farfán (Meniscus injury) aren’t available for Deportes Iquique manager Miguel Ramírez.
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Team News: Cienciano
Due to a completely injury-free group available to choose from, the Cienciano manager has zero fitness concerns to report coming into this game.
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Prediction
We feel that in this game, Deportes Iquique can and should dominate on the ball and be rewarded with decent chances.
At the other end, Cienciano will be up against it to get a goal of their own although we do think it’s probable that they will be seeing enough of the ball to score, too.
We’re tipping a 3-1 winning margin for Deportes Iquique at the conclusion of the game.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds on the 90 minute result market, victory for Deportes Iquique is best priced at 1.75, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 3.6 and taking a punt on the win for Cienciano gets you 4.75. These are the best market prices offered as of now.
Victor Martins,
11:00 21/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Deportes Iquique
Formed: 1978
Stadium: Estadio Tierra de Campeones (12,000)
Captain: Mauricio Zenteno
Chairman: Césare Rossi
Manager: Miguel Ramírez
Competitions: Campeonato Nacional position 16, Copa Sudamericana (Group H)