Antofagasta and Deportes Santa Cruz face each other on Sunday 05.24.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a Primera B 2026 match. The game will take place at Antofagasta's home ground, the Estadio Regional Calvo y Bascuñán.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Pumas and Deportes Santa Cruz, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Antofagasta preview
Antofagasta heads into the match with the following record in the Primera B: in 12 matches, Pumas secured 6 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game.
Taking a broader look at CDA's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Antofagasta has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 21 were scored in the Primera B, resulting in an average of 1.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is José Pablo Monreal Villablanca, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Manuel Gerardo Maluenda Jiménez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Antofagasta has conceded 14 goals in the Primera B (an average of 1.17 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Deportes Santa Cruz preview
Deportes Santa Cruz comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the Primera B. They have secured 1 victories, 4 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.58 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.
Deportes Santa Cruz's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the Primera B, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.
Deportes Santa Cruz's offensive system is led by Diego Arias, the team's top scorer this season. The chilean forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Icker Alonso Quiroz Espinoza. The midfielder has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 14 matches, averaging 1.86 per match.
Head to head: Antofagasta vs Deportes Santa Cruz
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Antofagasta
Chile - Primera B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.92 | 3 | 2.86 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 2.2 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 0.8 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 60% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 80% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.89 | 1.99 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.37 | 1.77 |
Deportes Santa Cruz
Chile - Primera B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L D L D W |
1 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.83 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.83 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 83% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 8% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 17% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
2.05 | 2.47 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.5 | 1.49 |
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