The resumption of the National Championship brings life to a fresh edition of the Clásico de Colonias, with an electrifying clash that has fans buzzing in both Canada and the United States markets.
Italian Audax and Palestinian teams will headline this Friday the 7th in a renewed edition of the Clásico de Colonias, marking the opening match of the second half of the 2023 National Championship. Both clubs arrive eager to set the tone for the stretch run and push toward continental qualification places.
Audax comes into this encounter after a tight victory over Huachipato in La Florida, a match that featured a decisive moment when the opponents pressed hard but were stopped just shy of breaking through. With three points secured, Audax climbed to the tenth spot in the standings, reaching 19 points. The squad now aims to extend its winning streak and gain further momentum as the season advances, strengthening its position in the mix for international competition spots.
Palestinian, on the other hand, faced a defeat to O’Higgins, leaving them in eleventh place with the same tally of points as their rivals, yet separated by goal difference. That result underscored the tightness of the table at this stage and amplified the importance of each upcoming match for both teams as they chase key objectives.
Historical head-to-head data shows a long-running battle between the two sides, with 115 previous meetings yielding 41 wins for Audax, 39 wins for Palestinian, and 35 draws. The latest bout occurred on January 21 and finished in a stalemate at the Municipal de La Cisterna. The visitors briefly led through Gonzalo Sosa, but Maximiliano Salas equalized late to preserve the draw for the home side. These past encounters illustrate the rivalry’s balanced nature and the high stakes the teams bring to this installment.
The best preview and statistics of the match by GOAL can be found in their coverage, attributed to GOAL.
ITALIAN AUDAX VS. PALESTINIAN: START DATE AND TIME
HOW TO WATCH IT ONLINE: CHANNELS AND TRANSMISSIONS
HOW EACH TEAM REACHED THIS POINT
FORMATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
HEAD TO HEAD: THE LAST FIVE MEETINGS
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Note: The information above reflects the latest available data and summaries from institutional match reports and established sports outlets cited for context.