O'Higgins

vs

Deportes Concepcion

Preview

Deportes Concepción (home)

• Deportes Concepción are entering their first Primera División campaign in 17 years.
• They come off an emotional promotion after winning the Liguilla.
• Patricio Almendra’s side have played with intensity and will lean on compact, counter-attacking football.

O’Higgins (away)

• O’Higgins finished the 2025 season on a high with several wins in the last six weeks.
• They recorded a 2 - 0 away win at Universidad Católica and a 4 - 2 home win over Ñublense.
• Coach Lucas Bovaglio has implemented a pragmatic 4-3-3/4-5-1 system focusing on midfield density and disciplined possession.

Head-to-Head

• O’Higgins have a strong record in the only three professional meetings with Concepción, winning 2 and drawing 1 in 2007 - 08.
• The aggregate score in those meetings was 4 - 2 to O’Higgins.

Key Players

• O’Higgins:
  • Bryan Rabello is the creative spark and a threat from set-pieces.
  • Goalkeeper Omar Carabalí could be decisive in keeping the score tight.
• Concepción:
  • Joaquín Larrivey is the talisman who hit double digits in 2025 and delivered decisive promotion strikes.
  • Nelson Sepúlveda provided crucial goals in the playoff final.
  • Goalkeeper Nicolás Araya is a specialist in big-game saves.

Betting Insights

• Bookmakers list the home side at 2.3 and the draw at 3.2.
• Backing Both Teams To Score at 1.65 and Under 2.5 Goals at 1.9 is the recommendation.
• O’Higgins may rotate due to upcoming continental action, which could affect the market.

Prediction

• A tight, cagey affair is expected with Concepción compact and O’Higgins controlling possession.
• O’Higgins are likely to edge it thanks to Bovaglio’s system and their late-season form.