Predictions & Statistics

Universidad de Chile approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 3 on 27 points after 16 outings. The return of 7 wins, 6 draws, and 3 defeats, together with goals at 19:11, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Eduardo Vargas (5 goals), Agustín Arce (2 goals), Fabián Hormazábal (1 goals), with creative support from Lucas Assadi (3 assists), Eduardo Vargas (1 assists), Fabián Hormazábal (1 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, they have managed 4 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.

Operating from 4 place with 27 points from 17 games, Palestino bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. The return of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 6 defeats, together with goals at 25:24, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Nelson Da Silva (3 goals), César Munder (2 goals), Gonzalo Tapia (2 goals), with creative support from Nelson Da Silva (2 assists), Nicolás Meza (2 assists), Bryan Carrasco (1 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, the split of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses supports the view of a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.