Union vs Deportes Prediction 15 August 2025
🔈 In the 20th round of the Chilean Championship, Unión Española will face Deportes Iquique. The home side boasts a decent record on their turf, winning more often than losing against their opponents. However, their current form is inconsistent, as they alternate between victories and defeats. Meanwhile, the visitors are in a slump, having secured just one win in their last ten matches. An intriguing clash is anticipated between two teams with contrasting playing styles.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Deportes Iquique):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Union Espanola and Deportes Iquique:
- played 25 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 5, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 59 against 34;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.88, in the 2nd half - 1.84;
- average total goals in the match - 3.72.
Head-to-head statistics Union - Deportes

Union Espanola Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primera Division, featuring Universidad de Chile as the home side against Unión Española. The match concluded with a scoreline of 4-1.
Here are the game statistics (Unión Española vs Universidad de Chile):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Unión Española are still searching for consistency in their performances, currently sitting second to last in the league standings. The capital club hasn't impressed on home turf either, securing just 10 points from 10 matches. Moreover, Unión Española struggle offensively, averaging only 0.89 goals per game, which is the second worst in the league.
Match Results: Union Espanola

Deportes Iquique Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Primera Division, where they faced off against Palestino. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for Palestino.
Here are the match statistics (Deportes Iquique vs Palestino):
- possession: 29% vs 71%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Deportes Iquique sit at the bottom of the league table, struggling to pick up points away from home. The team is marked by inconsistency, often conceding more than two goals per match due to defensive issues. Their play revolves around quick counter-attacks, which occasionally yield results even against stronger opponents. Can the Iquique side secure their first away win of the season? We’ll find out soon enough.
Match Results: Deportes Iquique
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.
Statistics: Union Espanola vs Deportes Iquique
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- win percentage: 21% vs 11%;
- losses: 14 vs 12;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 7;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Union Espanola have won in 6 of last 7 home games against Deportes Iquique.
- Deportes Iquique have lost in last 8 away games.
- Deportes Iquique have lost in last 5 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.36, the guests - 1.36;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.72;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Union Espanola vs Deportes Iquique
- average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 3.11;
- average total goals scored: 0.89 vs 1.06;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.32 vs 0.39;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.67;
- Union Espanola: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Deportes Iquique: average total away in the tournament - 0.9;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.67) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Union Espanola have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games against Deportes Iquique.
Prediction on corners
Union Espanola: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.53; at home field - 6.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 7.5.
Deportes Iquique: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5, away - 3.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.48 (1.24 for home team and 1.24 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.23 (1.31 for home team and 1.92 for away team).
Union Espanola: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.74; at home - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home - 2.83.
Deportes Iquique: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.39, away - 3.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Union Espanola vs Deportes Iquique
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Union Espanola at home - 3 (30%);
- number of BTTS matches for Deportes Iquique away - 7 (70%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Union Espanola at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Deportes Iquique away - 4 (80%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taking into account all factors and the stats from previous head-to-head games, we can anticipate a thrilling match with plenty of chances at both ends. The most likely bet is on over 2.5 goals, given the frequent high-scoring nature of their encounters (at least 3 goals in 7 of the last 8 meetings). Both teams are not known for their defensive solidity and consistently look to attack. This only reinforces the choice for this event.