A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and 15th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Universidad Católica and Universidad Chile should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Universidad Católica form and stats
Universidad Católica, who have the fewest conceded goals (1) at home in Primera Division, have collected 4 points from their home games so far after 1-1-1.Happy days for Universidad Católica in their previous game, a Primera Division match away at Everton that ended with a 2-1 victory. Before that, Universidad Católica had a Copa Libertadores home game versus Gremio which ended with a victory 1-0.
Universidad Católica has huge difficulties finding the net and are scoring on average only once per two home matches: 1 goal from 3 games. Defensively Universidad Católica have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (1 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Universidad Chile form and stats
No points yet away for Universidad Chile, from their first 3 matches. It's all red in the travel logs of Universidad Chile, having lost four matches in a row as the visiting team.There were no winners in Universidad Chile's previous match, a Primera Division home game that ended 1-1 vs Unión La Calera. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Antofagasta wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.
The attacking power of Universidad Chile when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored in 3 matches. For Universidad Chile, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Universidad Católica won 4 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Universidad Chile has 3 wins.Top Goalscorers
  M. Rodríguez 4 goals / 1 assists |   C. Lobos 2 goals |  S. Sáez 2 goals |
Universidad Católica missing players
Universidad Chile missing players
| Universidad Católica | Universidad Chile | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | Played | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | 1 | Scored | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | 1 | Conceded | 6 | 10 |
| 86% | 67% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 0% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 86% |
| 43% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 57% |
| 14% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 33% | 14% |
| 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 43% | 0% | Both teams to score | 67% | 71% |
| 43% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 14% |
| 29% | 67% | Failed To Score | 33% | 14% |
- Universidad Chile hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Universidad Chile is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Universidad Chile has failed to keep a clean sheet in 3 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Unión Española | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| 2 | Universidad Católica | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 3 | Unión La Calera | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Colo-Colo | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | O'Higgins | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Huachipato | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -1 | 10 |
| 7 | Coquimbo Unido | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 8 | Antofagasta | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | Palestino | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | Deportes Iquique | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 11 | Univ. Concepción | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Curicó Unido | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 13 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 7 |
| 14 | Audax Italiano | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| 15 | Universidad Chile | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 16 | Cobresal | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -6 | 2 |
