O’Higgins
- O’Higgins are unbeaten in their last three games with two wins and a draw in Primera División.
- Lucas Bovaglio has fashioned a team that are compact and tough to break down and are a very solid side with a few good attacking players in the system.
- Francisco González is the engine of the side, leading the team in assists and he is the focal point of most of the good things that happen when O’Higgins play.
- Arnaldo Castillo is the main goal threat, scoring in recent cup wins, and the team can be very direct on the break.
Millonarios
- Club Deportivo Los Millonarios have scored at least twice in three of their last five Colombian Primera A matches, including a 4-1 away win at Once Caldas and a 3-0 home win over Atlético Nacional.
- Fabián Bustos has developed an aggressive, attacking team with the depth to cope with the demands of continental soccer.
- The Blue and Whites like to press high, stretch the opposition with wide play and have some excellent players to create and exploit the transitions.
- Leonardo Castro is the top scorer with six domestic goals for Millonarios.
- Radamel Falcao has recently re-signed for Millonarios and can only add leadership and experience to the squad.
Head-to-Head
It’s a clash of cultures and styles in this Copa Sudamericana Group C opener as Chilean outfit O’Higgins take on Colombians Club Deportivo Los Millonarios in a match-up that has never happened before in the history of the two clubs.
Key Players
- Francisco González - leads O’Higgins in assists and is the team’s creative engine.
- Arnaldo Castillo - O’Higgins’ main goal threat who has scored in recent cup wins.
- Martin Sarrafiore - provides a secondary attacking threat for O’Higgins on the break.
- Leonardo Castro - Millonarios’ direct and dangerous forward who leads their scoring.
- Sebastian Valencia - skilled playmaker for Millonarios who operates on the flank.
- Radamel Falcao - adds leadership and experience to Millonarios after re-signing.
Betting Insights
- A draw can be backed at 2.78.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.35.
- Both teams to score (yes) is available at 1.91.
- Millonarios' recent away games have not been great, with defeats at Chico FC (1-2) and Jaguares (0-1) in their last two away league games.
- O’Higgins are in a good rhythm at home with wins at Palestino (3-1) and Everton (2-1) in their two previous domestic matches.
Prediction
A draw, which can be backed at 2.78 , looks the most likely result with both sides eager for early points in the group.
