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U. Espanola vs O Higgins - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Chile Chile

Copa Chile Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK, Santiago de Chile
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Match Events

3'
Diaz L.
5' Event
Yanez B.
Assist: Tapia J.
12' Event
Castillo A.
(Penalty)

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 1-2. The second leg ended 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

11%
U. Espanola
20%
Draws
69%
O Higgins
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: O Higgins

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

69% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and O Higgins come out ahead of U. Espanola on wins alone.
  • O Higgins are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • O Higgins arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor O Higgins, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • These two have met 5 times recently and O Higgins have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 38%
U. Espanola Clean Sheet 16%
O Higgins Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric U. Espanola O Higgins
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 12
Draws 7 5
Losses 13 11
Goals Scored 1.1 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.36
Expected Goals (xG) 0.94 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 5, 2026 Copa Chile
U. Espanola vs O Higgins
1:2
Jun 22, 2026 Copa Chile
O Higgins vs U. Espanola
1:1
Nov 30, 2025 Liga de Primera
U. Espanola vs O Higgins
2:4
Jun 15, 2025 Liga de Primera
O Higgins vs U. Espanola
1:0
Sep 25, 2024 Liga de Primera
U. Espanola vs O Higgins
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

U. Espanola Compare

Top Goalscorer Vilches Araneda A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.72
Avg xA / game 0.47

O Higgins Compare

Top Goalscorer Yanez B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

U. Espanola 10 / 100
O Higgins 95 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
U. Espanola O Higgins

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick O Higgins Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

O Higgins let in goals in 86% of their last 28 matches.

U. Espanola scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Games between these two average 2.60 goals.

Solid form: U. Espanola remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

U. Espanola VS O Higgins
0.5 Goals Scored 1.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 75%
0% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

U. Espanola

(Home)
04 Oct
San Luis
2 : 0
U. Espanola
15 Sept
U. Espanola
1 : 1
Deportes Temuco
08 Sept
Curico Unido
2 : 1
U. Espanola
05 Sept
Deportes Santa Cruz
1 : 1
U. Espanola
29 Aug
U. Espanola
0 : 1
Rangers
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O Higgins

(Away)
04 Oct
O Higgins
2 : 0
D. Concepcion
30 Sept
D. Concepcion
0 : 1
O Higgins
27 Sept
Deportes Santa Cruz
1 : 3
O Higgins
24 Sept
O Higgins
2 : 1
Deportes Santa Cruz
13 Sept
A. Italiano
1 : 0
O Higgins
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Coquimbo 6 3 3 0 8:3 12
2 Deportes Iquique 6 3 2 1 12:6 11
3 Limache 6 2 2 2 11:11 8
4 San Marcos de Arica 6 0 1 5 2:13 1
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 U. Catolica 6 5 0 1 14:9 15
2 Everton 6 2 2 2 10:9 8
3 San Luis 6 1 3 2 11:10 6
4 Copiapo 6 1 1 4 3:10 4
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Antofagasta 6 5 1 0 12:5 16
2 Cobreloa 6 2 2 2 7:6 8
3 La Serena 6 2 1 3 7:10 7
4 Cobresal 6 0 2 4 2:7 2
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 U. De Chile 6 4 1 1 13:7 13
2 Union La Calera 6 3 2 1 13:6 11
3 San Felipe 6 2 1 3 6:8 7
4 S. Wanderers 6 1 0 5 7:18 3
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Colo Colo 6 4 1 1 15:8 13
2 O Higgins 6 3 2 1 13:8 11
3 Recoleta 6 1 2 3 6:11 5
4 U. Espanola 6 1 1 4 4:11 4
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Nublense 6 4 1 1 9:5 13
2 Curico Unido 6 3 2 1 10:7 11
3 Rangers 6 2 0 4 4:7 6
4 U. De Concepcion 6 1 1 4 8:12 4
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Deportes Santa Cruz 6 4 1 1 11:6 13
2 A. Italiano 6 4 0 2 9:7 12
3 Palestino 6 3 1 2 12:9 10
4 Magallanes 6 0 0 6 5:15 0
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 D. Concepcion 6 4 1 1 10:6 13
2 D. Puerto Montt 6 3 1 2 8:6 10
3 Huachipato 6 2 0 4 7:9 6
4 Deportes Temuco 6 1 2 3 4:8 5
Promotion - Copa Chile (Play Offs)