Universidad de Chile vs Unión La Calera Prediction: Universidad de Chile Has Won Last 4 Meetings Against Union

In the upcoming fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Matchday 7, Universidad de Chile will take on Union La Calera at the Santa Laura Stadium in Santiago. Going in the matchup, Universidad de Chile stands 3rd with 4 wins and 12 points from 6 matches played. On the other hand, Union La Calera stands 5th with 2 wins and 9 points. With the home fixture getting ready, Universidad de Chile is likely to secure another win and secure the top spot in the competition. Apart from the overall points teams should concentrate on the goal difference, which will play a pivotal role in the lateral stages of the season. The last time these two sides played, Universidad de Chile won (2-1).

From the last 16 matches played between Universidad de Chile and Union La Calera, Universidad Chile has registered 8 wins, whereas Union La Calera has been successful in 5 games. In 9 of the 16 matches, total goals scored were over 2.5. Hence, for the upcoming matchup between the two, we can expect a high scoring event.

Going in the matchup, Universidad de Chile is coming off a win against Curico Unido (1-3), in which Leandro Miguel Fernandez, Federico Mateos, and Nicolas Guerra scored goals. Coach Mauricio Pellegrino has no such concerns regarding injuries or unavailability of players. Hence, we can expect an unchanged lineup against Union La Calera. Universidad de Chile is scoring at an average of 1.4 goals per game (7 goals scored in the last 5 matches). The home side has won its last two matches at home, winning over Union Espanola (1-0) and Magallanes (2-1). 

• Leandro Miguel Fernandez
• Cristian Palacios

With 3 draws and 2 wins from the last 5 matches played, Union La Calera is coming off a draw against Atletico Nublense (1-1), in which Nicolas Orellana scored the opening goal in the 21st minute of play. Union La Calera has scored 9 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 1.9 goals per game. With the presence of Cesar Perez, Juan Gaete, and Sebastian Ariel in the lineup, Union La Calera is likely to come out prepared against the home favorites. Coach Gerardo Ameli has no such injury concerns before the match, hence, we are expecting a regular lineup. 

• Brayan Garrido
• Cesar Perez
• Diego Buonanotte

Going in the matchup, the two teams will be looking to secure three win points and keep themselves ahead in the points table standings. Universidad de Chile has dominated the last 4 meetings between the two, and has scored at least 2 goals. Considering the head-to-head stats, Universidad de Chile is likely to score over 2 goals and both teams to score. The game total is likely to be over 2.5 goals as it has been recorded in the last 4 matches. 

• Universidad de Chile to Win for 2.10
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.95
• Individual Total 1 Over 1.5 for 2.1