Coquimbo vs Deportes Prediction 19 July 2025
🔊 On Sunday, July 20, the Chilean Primera Division presents a clash that feels like a meeting of teams from opposite ends of the football universe. Coquimbo Unido, confidently climbing the league standings with their consistent performances, host Deportes Iquique, who are grappling with a season filled with disappointments and a fight for survival. For the home side, this match is an opportunity to solidify their lead, while for the visitors, it's a chance to grab some points and break their prolonged streak of setbacks. Let's delve into the strengths of Coquimbo's "Pirates" and see if the "Dragons" from Iquique can put up a fight.
Head-to-Head
📊 Analytical review of previous official encounters between Coquimbo Unido and Deportes Iquique:
- 12 matches played;
- home team victories - 5, away team wins - 5, draws - 2;
- goals scored (home/away) - 18 against 21;
- average total goals per match - 3.25.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Coquimbo Unido Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the quarter-finals of the Copa Chile, with Coquimbo Unido as the hosts and Limache as the visitors. The match ended with a scoreline of 2-3.
The game statistics were as follows (Coquimbo Unido vs Limache):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
🟡 The 2025 season has been a true celebration for Coquimbo Unido fans. The team sits atop the league table with 32 points after 15 rounds, showcasing exemplary defensive discipline by conceding only 7 goals. Their home performances are particularly impressive: Coquimbo remain unbeaten at their stadium, often securing victories with confidence.
⚫ Their attack is equally formidable, with 19 goals scored and a knack for creating chances even in tightly contested matches. Their latest game in the Primera Division further highlighted the team's class: a 2-0 away victory over Unión Española, where the "Pirates" once again demonstrated control, composure, and pragmatism.
Match Results: Coquimbo Unido

Deportes Iquique Team Overview
The visitors last took to the pitch on in the 15th round of the Chilean Primera División, facing Universidad de Chile away. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Deportes Iquique vs Universidad de Chile):
- ball possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 9.
🔵 Deportes Iquique are experiencing a season of stark contrast. They find themselves at the bottom of the league table with just 6 points and a single victory in 15 matches. Their defense crumbles under any pressure, having conceded 32 goals, which speaks volumes about their struggles as they allow over two goals per game on average.
⚫ The situation on the road is even more dire: zero wins and frequent heavy defeats. While their attack tries to stay afloat with 15 goals this season, it's not enough to offset their disastrous defensive play. In their latest outing, the "Celestial Dragons" fell 1-3 to Universidad de Chile, a match that perfectly encapsulates their season: they managed to score but once again conceded far too many.
Match Results: Deportes Iquique
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Coquimbo Unido (Home) vs Deportes Iquique (Away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 8;
- Wins: 1 (14.29%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 5 (62.5%);
- Draws: 6 (85.71%) vs 2 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.14 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.1).
- Coquimbo Unido have scored in the first half in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters against Deportes Iquique.
- Deportes Iquique have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 5, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Coquimbo Unido vs Deportes Iquique
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Victories: 8 vs 1;
- Win percentage: 57% vs 7%;
- Losses: 1 vs 10;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 1;
- Losses: 2 vs 8;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
- Deportes Iquique cover a +1.5 handicap in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings.
- Deportes Iquique cover a +1.5 handicap in 7 of their last 8 matches (Primera).
- Deportes Iquique cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.5 goals, the away team - 1.75;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.25;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Coquimbo Unido vs Deportes Iquique
- Average total in the tournament: 1.64 vs 3.14;
- Average goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.07;
- Average first-half total: 0.36 vs 0.36;
- Average second-half total: 0.79 vs 0.71;
- Coquimbo Unido: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Deportes Iquique: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.6) vs 1.1 (away - 0.83).
- Coquimbo Unido keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches (Primera).
- Coquimbo Unido keep a clean sheet at home in 4 consecutive matches (Primera).
Corners Prediction
Coquimbo Unido: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.57; at home - 7.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; at home - 6.8.
Deportes Iquique: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.79, away - 3.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; away - 2.17.
- Deportes Iquique take more than 3.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.16 (1.58 for the home team and 1.58 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.33 (1.83 for the home team and 1.5 for the away team).
Coquimbo Unido: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.71; at home - 3.29;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; at home - 3.8.
Deportes Iquique: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.57, away - 4.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; away - 1.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Coquimbo Unido vs Deportes Iquique
- Total matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 9;
- BTTS for Coquimbo Unido at home - 2 (29%);
- BTTS for Deportes Iquique away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 8;
- BTTS for Coquimbo Unido at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Deportes Iquique away - 5 (83%).
- Coquimbo Unido both score and concede in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
- Deportes Iquique both score and concede away in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Deportes Iquique both score and concede in their last 5 matches consecutively.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The gap in class and form between these teams is currently immense. Coquimbo are confidently leading and rarely give opponents a chance at home, while Deportes struggle to find their defensive game and consistently falter, especially on the road. The editorial team predicts a decisive victory for the hosts. We expect Coquimbo to score two or three goals, while the visitors might respond with a solitary goal at best. Prediction: Coquimbo Unido win; anticipated scoreline 2-0 or 3-1, with a possible consolation goal for the visitors.