Univ. de Chile vs Colo Colo Prediction 12 July 2025
🔊 The rescheduled match of the 7th round between Universidad de Chile and Colo-Colo will wrap up the first half of the Chilean Primera Division. After this Santiago derby at the "Nacional de Chile," we'll see if the hosts can close in on the leaders or if the visitors will snatch points and continue their push for a top-four finish. Bookmakers have pegged Universidad as the favorite for the upcoming clash. Let's take a look at the current form of both teams and provide an insightful prediction from our editorial team.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Universidad de Chile and Colo-Colo:
- 37 matches played;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 21, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 38 versus 59;
- average goals in the first half - 1.19, in the second half - 1.43;
- average total goals per match - 2.62.
The last game took place on 10 August 2024 at the Universidad de Chile's ground and ended in a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Univ. de Chile - Colo Colo

Universidad de Chile Team Overview
🔵 Following their victory over Unión Española in the rescheduled Matchday 4 fixture (2-0), the Blues sit third in the standings after 14 games: 9 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses (28 points). Despite having played one game fewer than most of their rivals, including Colo-Colo, Universidad have scored more goals than any other team in the Primera División, netting 31 times. They've conceded just 13 goals, the third-best defensive record in the league.
🦉 At home, the Blues remain unbeatable, with 7 wins in 7 matches. Most of their goals have come at their own stadium, with 24 goals scored (an average of 3.4 goals per game at the Estadio Nacional de Chile), posing a formidable challenge for visiting teams. A win for Universidad would keep them in third place, extending their lead over Palestino to three points and trailing the top two-Audax and Coquimbo-by just one point.
Match Results: Universidad de Chile

Colo-Colo Team Overview
⚪ "The Whites" approach the upcoming game on the back of an unfavorable streak. Colo-Colo's last outing didn't go as planned: in their rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture, they visited Universidad Católica Santiago. Unfortunately for them, the match ended in a defeat (0-2). Prior to that, the "Eternal Champions" also lost on the road to Audax Italiano (1-2).
🔗 Ahead of the upcoming match, last year's champions sit in ninth place with 21 points: 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Over these 14 matches, they have scored 23 goals (averaging 1.6 per game) and conceded 15 (1.1 on average). Their away form also leaves much to be desired: in seven matches, they've secured two wins, one draw, and suffered four losses (scoring 8 and conceding 10 goals). A victory over Universidad would move Colo-Colo to seventh place with 24 points, trailing fourth-placed Palestino by 4 points.
Match Results: Colo-Colo
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 21, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs Colo-Colo
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 40% vs 40%;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side averages - 1.03 goals, visitors - 1.59;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.62;
- Both teams scored: overall - 20 times; at the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs Colo-Colo
- Average tournament total: 2.6 vs 2.4;
- Average goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.4;
- Average first-half total: 0.4 vs 0.4;
- Average second-half total: 1.2 vs 1;
- Universidad de Chile: average home total in the tournament - 3;
- Colo-Colo: average away total in the tournament - 2;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Total under 2.5 goals has hit in the last 5 head-to-head matches between these teams (Primera Division).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Universidad de Chile have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in the last 16 head-to-head meetings.
- Universidad de Chile have taken fewer than 5.5 corners at home in the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
- Universidad de Chile have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in the last 5 head-to-head matches (Primera Division).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.78 (1.89 for the home side and 1.89 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.56 (2 for the home side and 2.56 for the visitors).
Universidad de Chile: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.2; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; at home - 1.4.
Colo-Colo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.2, away - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; away - 3.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 37;
- Both teams scored overall - 20 times;
- At the home team's ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs Colo-Colo
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- BTTS for Universidad de Chile at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Colo-Colo away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS for Universidad de Chile at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Colo-Colo away - 3 (60%).
- Universidad de Chile have both scored and conceded at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head encounters with this team.
Editorial Prediction
In the last four encounters between these teams, there have been three draws and one away victory for Universidad. Notably, in these matches, the teams never scored more than two goals combined. Considering their head-to-head history, both sides' solid defenses, current form, standings, and goal difference, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction for this game.