Primera Division prediction and preview: Coquimbo Unido modest favorites to beat Univ. Concepción

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

Univ. Concepción have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Coquimbo Unido form and stats

The story so far for Coquimbo Unido at their home stadium (Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. The home fans are hungry for more even though Coquimbo Unido have been steadily collecting points here at Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso through three straight draws.

Coquimbo Unido drew their last game, also a home match. Univ. Concepción was the opponent, 2-2 the score. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Unión San Felipe that ended 1-1.

The betting market estimate that the home team has about 55-60% chance of winning this match. There could be betting value if you think differently, so to help you here are the stats from Coquimbo Unido's earlier matches at home being 55%-60% favourite: Played three games, won 1 match, drawn 1 and lost 1.

The Coquimbo Unido fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 7 matches. From these home matches, Coquimbo Unido have conceded only 6 goals.

Univ. Concepción form and stats

Univ. Concepción, who have the fewest points (0) away in Primera Division, have only collected 0 points from their away games after 0-0-7 (7 played). Univ. Concepción have been very modest guests so far, leaving with zero points in all their 7 away matches played so far. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Univ. Concepción have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone twelve consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Colo-Colo game. Univ. Concepción are desperate to end a ten-game winless run, as they haven't won a game since the Deportes Iquique fixture.

Univ. Concepción are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 2-2 draw at Coquimbo Unido. Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Deportes Valdivia.

As mentioned above, the odds for this match puts the home team as favourites. Perhaps this eases the pressure on the away team, who are capable of producing an upset here on a good day. Looking at earlier matches with similar odds and Univ. Concepción playing away, we found three games. Results were 0 away wins, 1 draw and 2 home wins.

Univ. Concepción are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels and have only managed 3 goals from 7 away games. Univ. Concepción have conceded 14 goals in these games.

Head 2 Head

Coquimbo Unido - Univ. Concepción 2-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Numbers for the last six meetings between these two teams are: 0 wins for Coquimbo Unido, 3 draws and 3 wins for Univ. Concepción. Over 2,5 goals: 3 times; under 2,5 goals: 3 games.

Top Goalscorers

C. Canío 3 goals

J. Pineda 3 goals

N. Orellana 3 goals

Coquimbo Unido missing players

Univ. Concepción missing players