Audax Italiano vs Curico Unido Prediction: Can Curico Unido Move in the Top Two Standings?

With just three more games to be played in the ongoing Chilean Primera Division, we have Audax Italiano taking on Curico Unido at the Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida in La Florida. With 11 wins and 40 points from 27 games, Audax Italiano stands 7th in the Sudamericana qualification spot. On the other hand, Curico Unido stands 3rd with 12 wins and 41 points from 28 games played. With just a marginal difference between Nublense and Curico, we can expect thrilling last few round games. The last time these two sides played, Curico Unido won 4-1 and is likely to repeat the same tomorrow. 

Going in the game, Audax Italiano is coming off a defeat against Union La Calera (0-2) and a win previously against Universidad de Chile (2-3). In the win against Universidad de Chile, Matias Sepulveda, Osvaldo Bosso, and Jorge Henriquez scored goals. With a decent goal-scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, Audax Italiano will come out confident at home. The game could swing either way; however, the home side will have a certain advantage. Luis Riveros has the most shots on target per match for Audax Italiano.

After losing to Palestino (2-1), Curico Unido has made a reasonable comeback and has managed to stay unbeaten in the last 4 games. Before leveling the game against Colo Colo (1-1), Curico Unido managed to win against La Serena (1-0). Playing with a formation of 4-3-1-2 much depends on the likes of Ortiz, Castro, Lazo, and Nadruz. With a much healthier goal-scoring average of 1.7 goals per game, Curico Undo will go in as the favorite to win. 

Curico Unido hasn't lost to Audax Italiano in their last 6 meetings (2W, 4D). The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. I will back Curico Unido to extend its unbeaten run against Audax.

• Curico Unido to Win for 3.76
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.00
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.73