Colo-Colo vs Audax Italiano Prediction: Can Colo-Colo Bounce Back in the Upcoming Home Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Matchday 13, Colo-Colo will face Audax Italiano at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Macul. Going into the matchup, Colo-Colo is currently 5th with 5 wins and 19 points, while Audax Italiano stands 13th with 3 wins and 13 points. The two teams last played against each other in July 2022, and Colo-Colo won 1-2. From the four matches played between them, two have resulted in a draw. Hence, the odds for the upcoming matchup to end in a draw should also be considered.

The unbeaten run of Colo-Colo came to an end as they lost to Boca Juniors (0-2) in the recent Copa Libertadores matchup. With the presence of Agustin Bouzat, Gutierrez, and Gil in the lineup, Colo-Colo even failed to secure a goal. However, in the previous match of the Chilean Primera Division, Colo-Colo managed a goalless draw playing away from home. Coach Guastavo Quinteros will be confident on 3-5-2 formation, with the central 5 players playing the most pivotal role. In the last five matches played, Colo-Colo has scored 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Colo-Colo has conceded 3 goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. In the last two home matches, Colo-Colo secured wins against Palestino (3-1) and Monagas SC (1-0). 

Brayan Cortés; Maximiliano Falcón, Ramiro González, Daniel Gutiérrez; Jeyson Rojas, César Fuentes, Esteban Pavez, Agustín Bouzat; Leonardo Gil; Carlos Palacios, Damián Pizarro.

Going in the matchup, Audax Italiano is coming off a fine win against Blooming (2-0) in the Sudamericana fixture. Gonzalo Sosa and Gonzalo Rios scored goals in the 45th and 66th minute of play. Tomas Ahumada was also spot-on with 2 keeper saves. With 3 wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Audax has done well keeping itself aligned with the international stage. With 9 goals scored in the last five matches played, Audax averages 1.80 goals per game. With the likes of Gonzalo Rios, Gonzalo Sosa, and Matias Sepulveda in the lineup, Audax will fancy its chances for scoring early and taking the game away from the opposition. In the last two matches played away from home, Audax has managed a win and a draw. Hence, Audax is likely to give Colo-Colo a tough time in the middle.

Joaquín Muñoz; Nicolás Fernández, Bastián Tapia, Fabián Torres, Estaban Matus; Marcelo Díaz, Fernando Juárez, Matías Sepúlveda; Luis Riveros, Gonzalo Sosa, Gonzalo Ríos.

Going in the matchup, Colo-Colo is likely to maximize the home advantage and capitalize on early goal scoring opportunities. I am backing Colo-Colo to win at home and in clean sheets. However, Audax on the other hand will be looking to play with a slightly defensive approach compared to Colo-Colo. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and the final scoreline to be 2-0.

• Total Under 2.5 for 2.07
• Colo-Colo to Win for 1.65
• Correct Scor 2-0 for 8.00