O’Higgins
- O’Higgins currently occupy 6th place in the Primera Division 2026 after claiming 3 points from their opening 2 matches.
- O’Higgins have won their only home match to date this season, scoring 2 goals in the process.
- Lucas Bovaglio has brought structure and a structure-first approach to O’Higgins since taking the helm in January 2026, and they like to control the game by keeping the ball and patiently building their attacks from the wings before taking a chance at the right time.
La Serena
- La Serena sit in 8th after picking up 1 point from their sole Primera Division 2026 assignment to date.
- La Serena have lost their last 2 away matches in all competitions.
- La Serena, on the other hand, play with a more direct and attacking style since Felipe Gutierrez took over the same month, and like to get bodies forward and take chances in the final third.
Head-to-Head
Both teams have failed to win the last 2 meetings between the sides with both games ending in ties.
Key Players
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O’Higgins
- Arnaldo Castillo will be their main goal threat after scoring both of the home side’s goals in the league campaign.
- Wide players coming inside have been creating chances in O’Higgins’ possession-based setup.
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La Serena
- Felipe Chamorro has been the biggest threat for La Serena, scoring 2 goals in 1 Primera Division 2026 match and 2 of the last 3 club goals overall.
- Jeisson Vargas will be looked to pull the strings after contributing 1 assist in the Primera Division 2026.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the most likely winners here as they come into this match as 1.61 favourites against La Serena, who are 5.2 outsiders.
- Both teams to score is 1.8, which seems very generous considering both sides have been more attacking than usual this term.
Prediction
- O’Higgins have a more settled squad and home advantage, so the hosts should just have enough to edge this one.
- With both teams playing more openly this season, a high-scoring game could be on the cards.
