Universidad Católica and O'Higgins face each other on Tuesday 09.01.2026, at 01:45 (UK Time), in a Chile Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Universidad Católica's home ground, the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Deportivo Universidad Católica and O'Higgins Football Club S.A.D.P., 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.
APWin predictions for Universidad Católica vs O'Higgins
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Universidad Católica preview
Universidad Católica heads into the match with the following record in the Chile Primera División: in 20 matches, Club Deportivo Universidad Católica secured 10 victories, 3 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Crusaders's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
Universidad Católica has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 66 goals, of which 43 were scored in the Chile Primera División, resulting in an average of 2.15 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Fernando Matías Zampedri, who has found the back of the net 20 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Matías Palavecino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Universidad Católica has conceded 29 goals in the Chile Primera División (an average of 1.45 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.35 per match in the 2026 campaign.
O'Higgins preview
O'Higgins comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Chile Primera División. They have secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 16 losses.
O'Higgins Football Club S.A.D.P.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Chile Primera División, with an average of 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
The Master of the Province's offensive system is led by Arnaldo Castillo Benega, the team's top scorer this season. The paraguayan forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Francisco González. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.55 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 38 matches, averaging 1.32 per match.
Head to head: Universidad Católica vs O'Higgins
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Universidad Católica
Chile - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L L W D W |
1.4 |
| Away | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 4 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 2.15 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 80% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 0% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 70% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.47 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
O'Higgins
Chile - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Home | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Away | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 40% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.72 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.26 | 1.73 |
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