Palestino vs Univer. Cat. Prediction 1 June 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Palestino and Universidad Católica promises to be thrilling. Palestino are in the hunt for the top spot, trailing Audax Italiano by just two points, while Universidad Católica aim to improve their standing and close in on the top three. The visitors face a tough challenge, as the "Catholics" are currently enduring a streak of poor results. Meanwhile, Palestino are showing more consistent form but might still face difficulties even on their home turf. Can the hosts secure all three points at the "Municipal Stadium La Cisterna" and continue their pursuit of the Primera leader?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 05 March 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Universidad Católica):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊Statistical Preview of Official Matches Between Palestino and Universidad Católica:
- 36 matches played;
- home team victories - 10, away team wins - 20, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 48 for Palestino, 74 for Universidad Católica;
- average goals in the first half - 1.42, in the second half - 1.97;
- average total goals per match - 3.39.
Head-to-head statistics Palestino - Univer. Cat.

Palestino Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Sudamericana, with Palestino hosting Mushuc Runa. The match ended in a 0-2 defeat for the home side.
Here are the match statistics (Palestino vs Mushuc Runa):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Palestino are currently second in the Primera Division, boasting 7 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. They have netted 17 goals in the league (averaging 1.4 per game) while conceding just 10 (0.8 per match), indicating a solid balance between attack and defense. However, their home performances in Santiago have been inconsistent, with two of their five home games ending in defeat. Overall, Palestino's recent form raises some concerns-over their last five matches across all competitions, they have secured just one win, drawn twice, and suffered two losses. In their most recent outing in the Copa Sudamericana, they fell 0-2 at home to Ecuadorian side Mushuc Runa. Despite this defeat, the team advanced to the Round of 16 in the tournament's playoffs.
Match Results: Palestino

Universidad Catolica Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primera Division, where Universidad Catolica hosted Deportes La Serena. The game ended with a score of 1-3.
Here are the match statistics (Universidad Catolica vs Deportes La Serena):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 11 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 7;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
After 11 matches, Universidad Catolica sit in eighth place on the league table, boasting 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. They've netted 17 goals (averaging 1.5 per match) and conceded 12 (1.1). On the road, the "Catolicos" appear less convincing: in six away fixtures in the Primera Division, they've managed just one victory. Overall, the team struggles away from home-since the start of 2025, Universidad have won only one of their ten away games, scoring more than 1.5 goals in just three of those contests. The club tends to adopt a more defensive approach, relying on counter-attacks to create dangerous opportunities against their opponents. Heading to the "Municipal Stadium La Cisterna," Universidad Catolica arrive on the back of a four-match losing streak across all competitions.
Match Results: Universidad Catolica
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- number of encounters - 36;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 20, draws - 6.
Statistics: Palestino vs Universidad Católica
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- wins: 8 vs 5;
- win percentage: 62% vs 45%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Universidad Católica have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- current home team average goals - 1.33, visitors - 2.06;
- average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.39;
- both teams scored: overall - 26 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Palestino vs Universidad Católica
- average total in the tournament: 2.15 vs 2.64;
- average goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.55;
- average first-half total: 0.54 vs 0.73;
- average second-half total: 0.85 vs 0.82;
- Palestino: average home total in the tournament - 1.33;
- Universidad Católica: average away total in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.6 (away - 0.83).
- Palestino have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in their last 5 matches.
Corners Prediction
Palestino: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 4.15; at home - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 3.75.
Universidad Católica: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 4.91, away - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 3.83.
- Palestino have taken fewer than 5.5 corners at home in 12 of their last 14 matches (First Division).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.5 (1.75 for the home team and 1.75 for the visitors);
- average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.4 (1.73 for the home team and 1.67 for the visitors).
Palestino: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 2.38; at home - 1.67;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; at home - 2.25.
Universidad Católica: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 2.73, away - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; away - 2.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- number of encounters - 36;
- both teams scored overall - 26 times;
- at the home ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Palestino vs Universidad Católica
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 11;
- matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): Palestino - 5, Universidad Católica - 6;
- BTTS for Palestino at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS for Universidad Católica away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: Palestino - 6, Universidad Católica - 7;
- BTTS for Palestino at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Universidad Católica away - 4 (67%).