O'Higgins

vs

Universidad Catolica

Preview

O’Higgins (home)

• O’Higgins has won two and lost one of their three home matches in the Primera Division 2026, scoring at a rate of 1.00 goals per game at home.
• O’Higgins (six points from as many games) are 12th-placed.
• O’Higgins may rotate some of the squad for this clash due to their mid-week continental commitment, which could make life tougher for them against Universidad Catolica.
• They have a mixed record across all competitions of one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five.

Universidad Catolica (away)

• Universidad Catolica has won three, tied one and lost one of their last five league games, including back-to-back victories in their last two outings.
• Second-placed Universidad Catolica (10 points from five games) travel to O’Higgins in the Primera Division 2026.
• Universidad Catolica is averaging 2.00 goals per away game in the Primera Division 2026, having scored six times in three road games.

Head-to-Head

• Universidad have won two of their last three trips to O’Higgins.
• O’Higgins won the most recent meeting 2-0 away in the Primera Division 2025.

Key Players

• Fernando Zampedri - 8 goals in 5 league games and 7 of the last 9 for Universidad.
• Arnaldo Castillo - top scorer for O’Higgins with two of their five league goals.

Betting Insights

• We are taking Universidad in the draw no bet market.
• Over 2.5 goals is our second selection.
• Both teams to score - Yes at 1.77 looks a good fit for a bet builder.
• Back Universidad to win at 2.19.

Prediction

• Universidad’s superior recent form and current position in the table leads us to believe they can just edge the contest.
• Expect an open, end-to-end game between a compact, counter-attacking side and a possession-based, midfield-dominant team.
• Forecast: Universidad Catolica to avoid defeat in the draw no bet market.