Colo-Colo vs Curico Unido Prediction: Colo Colo to Win in Clean Sheets

In the upcoming fixture of the Chilean Primera Division, Matchday 15, Colo-Colo will be up against Curico Unido at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Macul. Colo-Colo stands 3rd with 6 wins and 23 points, whereas Curico Unido stands 14th with 4 wins and 13 points from 14 matches played so far in the contest. The two sides last met in October 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (1-1). Out of the last four matches played between the two, Colo-Colo has been successful twice, and two matches have resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup and expected outcomes.

Colo-Colo - Coming off a Draw Against Union Espanola (DWLDW)

Going in the matchup, Colo-Colo is coming off a draw against Union Espanola (1-1), in which Alexander Oroz scored the opening goal in the 15th minute of play. Coach Gustavo Quinteros was hoping for much more than just a draw against Union. However, the upcoming matchup could give Colo-Colo a chance to move ahead of Catolica. Colo-Colo has secured 2 draws, 2 wins, and a defeat in the last five matches played across all competitions. In terms of scoring, Colo-Colo has scored 6 goals and conceded 5 goals in the last five matches played. When playing at this specific venue in the Primera Division this season, Colo-Colo has only lost one of the seven matches played. Hence, the home side will be the favorite to win against Curico Unido.

Expected Opening Lineup for Colo-Colo

Fernando De Paul; Maximiliano Falcon, Ramiro Gonzalez, Daniel Gutierrez; Bruno Gutierrez, Cesar Fuentes, Esteban Pavez, Agustin Bouzat; Carlos Palacios; Alexander Oroz, Damian Pizarro Gómez.

Curico Unido - Near to the Relegation Zone (LWLLL)

Going in the matchup, Curico Unido is coming off a close defeat against Palestino (0-1) and a win previously against Magallanes (1-2). In the last five matches played, Curico has managed to win just one fixture. Hence, the pressure will be on the visitors to demonstrate competitive gameplay. After conceding a goal in the first half against Palestino, Curico Unido couldn't find the net in the second half. With only 2 shots on target, Curico has lacked striking ability in the last few matches. Talking about the scoring average, Curico Unido has scored 4 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Curico Unido has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. It's clear that Curico Unido is having trouble with defense, which is why the upcoming matchup is likely to have Colo-Colo maximize the advantage in their favor.

Expected Opening Lineup for Curico Unido

Fabian Cerda; Ronald de La Fuente, Omar Merlo, Matias Cahais, Sebastian Cabrera; Agustin Nadruz Blanco; Yerko Leiva, Jason Flores; Cristian Zavala, Diego Coelho, Nicolas Barrios.

Expert Betting Tips

The visitors have lost five of the last six matches played in the ongoing Chilean Primera Division, which is why I am backing the hosts to make full use of the home advantage and secure a win. The total number of goals in the match is expected to be over 2.5, with only Colo-Colo to score. The final scoreline is predicted to be 3-0 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.77
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.896
• Colo-Colo to Win for 1.53