Primera Division: Universidad Católica - Audax Italiano preview and statistics

Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.

Audax Italiano play their home games on artificial turf, while this game is played on grass. Recent stats for Audax Italiano when playing on grass are 16 wins, 11 draws and 16 defeats from 43 matches. They have scored 57 goals and conceded 53 times in these games.

This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.

Universidad Católica form and stats

22 points is a decent return from 11 Primera Division games here at San Carlos de Apoquindo for Universidad Católica, who have the most scored goals (44) in Primera Division,. The data says 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. The Universidad Católica fans aren't used to losing here at San Carlos de Apoquindo and will expect new points from this game. Universidad Católica has played ten games in a row here without a defeat.

The fans are hoping that Universidad Católica will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Primera Division game against Unión La Calera (placed 4th). Previous to that game, a Chilean Cup home match hosting Unión La Calera in a game that was won 2-0.

The Universidad Católica fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 20 goals in 11 league matches. Universidad Católica have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only 4 goals.

Audax Italiano form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their Primera Division travels is 5 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats. It's a growing despair in Audax Italiano as they have recorded three consecutive losses. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Audax Italiano are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

Audax Italiano play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Antofagasta (placed 12th). Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Unión Española's place.

Audax Italiano find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 14 goals from 12 away fixtures in the league. Audax Italiano have conceded 14 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Audax Italiano - Universidad Católica 0-2, played this season. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 7 Universidad Católica victories, 2 draws and 1 Audax Italiano win. 4 of these games ended with three goals or more, 6 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

I. Jeraldino 11 goals / 4 assists

J. Fuenzalida 10 goals / 6 assists

I. Ledesma 7 goals / 4 assists

Universidad Católica missing players

Audax Italiano missing players