Universidad de Chile vs Universidad Catolica Prediction: Can Universidad de Chile Register their Third Consecutive Win?

In the upcoming fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Universidad de Chile will be up against Universidad Catolica at the Santa Laura Stadium in Santiago. With the Chilean Primera Division getting intense, the upcoming matchup between the two is likely to go down to the wire. According to the points table standings of today, Universidad de Chile stands 2nd with 6 wins and 21 points, whereas Universidad Catolica stands 4th with 5 wins and 19 points. Both sides will be desperate to secure a win and claim three important points. The two sides last played against each other in October 2022, and the match resulted in a high-scoring draw (2-2). 

Universidad de Chile - Coming off a Win Against Everton CD (WWDDD)

Going in the matchup, Universidad de Chile has won two back-to-back matches and has somehow managed to stay unbeaten in the last eight matches played. In the last outing against Everton, Luis Casanova, and Lucas Assadi scored goals. Continuing with the unchanged formation and lineup, Universidad de Chile will be relying on the likes of Mateos, Ojeda, Poblete, and Morales. In the last match, Cristobal Campos was also spot-on with 4 saves inside the box. Therefore, Universidad de Chile will be looking to minimize the scoring from the other end and attack in the initial phase of play. In the last five matches played, Universidad de Chile has scored just 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game, and has conceded only 3, averaging 0.60 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Universidad de Chile

Cristóbal Campos; Jonathan Andía, Luis Casanova, Ignacio Tapia, Marcelo Morales; Federico Mateos, Emmanuel Ojeda, Israel Poblete, Lucas Assadi; Leandro Fernández, Nicolás Guerra.

Universidad Catolica - Coming off a Defeat Against O’Higgins (LDDDL)

Moving forward in the contest, Universidad Catolica will be looking forward to improved performances and wins especially. In the last match against O’Higgins (0-1), Ariel Holan’s side looked completely off-color and failed to secure an equalizer. Mauricio Isla was sent off the field due to a red card suspension in the 82nd minute of play. For the upcoming matchup, the team will be expecting much from Parot, Mena, and Saavedra. In the last five matches played, Universidad Catolica has managed three draws and two defeats. Talking about the scoring average, Catolica averages just 1.00 goals, with 5 scored in the last 5 matches played. Universidad Catolica has scored 22 goals so far in the season and has been defeated just once when playing away from home. Hence, Catolica will be looking to upset the home favorites and clinch a win. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Universidad Catolica

Matías Dituro; Daniel González, Branco Ampuero, Alfonso Parot; Mauricio Isla, Ignacio Saavedra, Byron González, Eugenio Mena; Alexander Aravena, Fernando Zampedri, Cristián Cuevas.

Expert Betting Tips

With an unbeaten run in the last eight matches played, the home side is likely to dominate Catolica. Moreover, Universidad de Chile has only conceded 10 goals in 11 matches, which is quite fantastic. Hence, scoring will be tough for the visitors, and the match total is expected to stay under 2.5 goals. I am backing the home side to dominate and register a clean-sheet win (2-0). 

• Universidad de Chile to Win for 2.25
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.87
• Both Teams To Score - No for 2.056