Univ. de Chile vs O'Higgins Prediction
🔊 The Matchday 13 clash between Universidad de Chile and O'Higgins will test the visitors' ambitions to compete for the top spots in the league standings. O'Higgins have been a pleasant surprise in the first half of the Primera season, currently sitting in fourth place. Meanwhile, the vice-champions, Universidad de Chile, have well-known objectives-they aim to continue their push for the top of the table. Can the "Celestial Blues" offer a formidable challenge to the "Blues"? We'll find out in the upcoming round. So far, Universidad have been in outstanding form at home, securing five wins in five home matches this season.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 August 2024 and ended in a 0-4 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the stats from that encounter (with O'Higgins as the home side):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 11 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Universidad de Chile and O'Higgins:
- 35 matches played;
- home victories - 16, away wins - 9, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 61 vs 36;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.14, in the second half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 2.77.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Universidad de Chile Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores, where Botafogo hosted Universidad de Chile. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Universidad de Chile vs Botafogo):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
🔵 Universidad de Chile have played 10 matches in the current Primera División campaign, securing 6 wins, 1 draw, and suffering 3 losses. With 19 points, they currently sit in 5th place on the league table. The Owls have been formidable at home, winning all five of their home fixtures in the Primera. In these games, the Blues have netted 15 goals (averaging 3 per match) while conceding only two, a testament to their confidence and efficiency on home turf. Heading into the upcoming clash, the team is highly motivated, having suffered two consecutive defeats: one in the league and another in the Copa Libertadores. After the group stage of the South American tournament, Universidad finished third in their group and will now compete in the round of 16 playoffs.
Match Results: Universidad de Chile
O´Higgins Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Primera División, with Ñublense hosting and O'Higgins as the visiting side. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here's the game statistics (O'Higgins vs Ñublense):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
⚪ Last season, O'Higgins finished 14th in the league, narrowly avoiding relegation from the top division. However, this season the team is showing significant progress. After 12 rounds, the "Sky Blues" sit in 4th place, having secured 5 wins, drawn 5 times, and lost only twice. The team is tactically well-organized and displays high levels of discipline. O'Higgins make the most of their limited opportunities, scoring 13 goals over 12 matches (averaging 1.1 per game), while conceding just 9 (an average of 0.75). In their six away games in the current Primera season, they have achieved a perfect balance: two wins, two draws, and two losses, with a goal difference of 4:5. Heading into the upcoming match, the team is in high spirits, riding a two-game winning streak in the league with victories over Universidad Católica Santiago (2-0) and Ñublense (1-0).
Match Results: O´Higgins
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Record:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First-half wins for the home team - 5; away team - 4; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home side averages 0.57 goals, while the visitors also average 0.57.
First-Half Stats: Universidad de Chile (home) vs O'Higgins (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 6;
- Wins: 2 (50%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (17%);
- Draws: 2 (50%) vs 5 (83%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.2).
- O'Higgins have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches (First Division).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 9, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs O'Higgins
- Matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 12;
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 60% vs 42%;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- O'Higgins have covered the +1.5 handicap in 9 consecutive head-to-head away matches.
- O'Higgins have covered the +1.5 handicap in 17 of their last 18 matches.
- O'Higgins have covered the +1.5 handicap in 11 of their last 12 First Division matches.
- O'Higgins have covered the +1.5 handicap in 8 of their last 9 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's hosts average goals - 1.74, visitors - 1.03;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.77;
- Both teams scored: overall - 16 times; at the hosts' ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs O'Higgins
- Average total in the tournament: 3.1 vs 1.83;
- Average goals scored: 2 vs 1.08;
- Average first-half total: 1 vs 0.5;
- Average second-half total: 1 vs 0.58;
- Universidad de Chile: average home total in the tournament - 2.5;
- O'Higgins: average away total in the tournament - 0.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.8) vs 1.1 (away - 0.4).
- Total under 2.5 goals has occurred in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches at the hosts' ground.
- Total under 2.5 goals has occurred in 7 of O'Higgins' last 8 matches.
Corners Prediction
Universidad de Chile: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.8; at home - 7.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.1; at home - 6.4.
O'Higgins: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.5, away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 5.4.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in 6 of Universidad de Chile's last 7 First Division matches.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in O'Higgins' last 6 of their last 7 away First Division matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.78 (1.89 for hosts and 1.89 for visitors);
- Average yellow cards at hosts' ground - 2.94 (1.38 for hosts and 1.56 for visitors).
Universidad de Chile: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.6; at home - 0.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.1; at home - 1.2.
O'Higgins: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.58, away - 2.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; away - 1.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Both teams scored overall - 16 times;
- At the hosts' ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Universidad de Chile vs O'Higgins
- Tournament matches played: 10 vs 12;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 4;
- BTTS for Universidad de Chile at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for O'Higgins away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS for Universidad de Chile at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for O'Higgins away - 1 (20%).
Editor's Prediction
Based on the current form and statistics of both teams, a tightly contested and tactically sound match with limited scoring opportunities is expected. Universidad de Chile often finds success at home through their potent attack, but O'Higgins are known for their solid defense and can hold off even the most aggressive opponents. Given the overall trend of low-scoring games involving the visitors, as well as the head-to-head history-7 of the last 10 meetings ended with fewer than 1.5 goals-a bet on under 3 goals appears to be the most reasonable choice.
Betting Tips: Universidad de Chile - O´Higgins
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