Huachipato
- Huachipato are 5th in Primera Division 2026 with 15 points from 9 games, but have been in strong form throughout the first third of the season.
- Under coach Jaime Garcia, Los Cheles have developed a compact, high-pressing structure with a transition-heavy style of play that has made them a tough team to beat, especially at home.
- Huachipato are in fine form, winning their last two matches (5-1 at home to Universidad de Concepcion & 0-2 away at O’Higgins).
Audax Italiano Santiago
- Audax Italiano Santiago are 13th in the table with 10 points from the first 9 matches and Gustavo Lema has yet to find the consistency that his team need to move up the table.
- Audax Italiano Santiago have been inconsistent with two wins and three losses in their last five matches across all competitions.
Head-to-Head
- Huachipato have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings across all competitions, including a 2-1 home victory in Primera Division 2025 five months ago.
- Audax Italiano Santiago have failed to win their last two away trips to Huachipato.
Key Players
- Cris Martinez is the top scorer for Huachipato with three goals in the league from seven appearances so far, but the team have plenty of goals in them.
- Franco Troyansky leads the way for Audax Italiano Santiago with three league goals from nine matches and Giovani Chiaverano has scored three goals in their last five games.
- Both teams have a good goal threat and each have defensive vulnerabilities, so a goal-fest is likely on Monday.
Betting Insights
- Huachipato have won three of their four home games in Primera Division 2026, conceding six goals in the process, while Audax Italiano Santiago have yet to win on the road in the Primera Division 2026 (1 draw & 3 losses, conceding six goals).
- Backing Over 2.5 goals & both teams to score - yes at 1.94 and 1.73 respectively, makes a lot of sense in this matchup and is by far the best value available.
Prediction
Huachipato to take the win at 2.16 is also appealing in this clash, which has more importance than usual due to both clubs having a continental qualification or position in the Primera Division 2026 at stake.
