Everton vs La Serena Prediction & Betting Tips (29 August)

Everton de Viña del Mar return to Estadio Sausalito with a point to prove after a string of mixed results that have left them hovering mid-table. Their recent 1-1 draw against Colo-Colo showed flashes of resilience, but the 2-1 defeat to Coquimbo Unido exposed lingering defensive frailties. Manager Francisco Meneghini has been tinkering with his midfield setup, hoping to unlock more consistent creativity from players like Bryan Carvallo and Rodrigo Echeverría. The postponed clash against Universidad de Chile gave Everton a brief respite, allowing key players such as Adam Aznou—who recently resumed training—to recover ahead of this crucial fixture.

La Serena, meanwhile, arrive in Viña del Mar with a turbulent form line and a desperate need for points. Coach Domingo Sorace has faced mounting pressure after a winless streak that includes a 0-2 home loss to Cobresal and a narrow 1-2 defeat to Colo-Colo. However, the Garnets showed signs of life in their 3-3 draw with O’Higgins, where Pablo Ortega earned a standing ovation for two stunning goals. The squad has seen a flurry of new arrivals, including a seasoned Uruguayan defender and a Mexican forward with European experience, both of whom are expected to feature prominently in Sorace’s reshuffled lineup.

Historically, Everton have enjoyed the upper hand in this matchup, including a dominant 4-0 win in 2022. Yet La Serena stunned them earlier this season with a 2-1 victory at home, suggesting this clash could be tighter than the table implies. Everton’s home record remains shaky—they’ve won just two of their last eleven at Sausalito—while La Serena have conceded in every away game this season. The tactical battle will likely hinge on Everton’s ability to exploit La Serena’s porous backline while containing the threat of Sebastián Sáez and Leandro Benegas, who remain the visitors’ most potent attacking options.

With both teams struggling to find consistency, expect a tense and scrappy affair. Everton’s slight edge in squad depth and recent rest could tilt the balance, especially if Aznou is cleared to start. La Serena’s attacking flair may snatch a goal, but their defensive lapses are likely to cost them. A 2-1 home win for Everton feels like the most plausible outcome—just enough to keep their season afloat, and another blow to La Serena’s fading hopes of climbing the table.