U. Catolica 1-2 Union La Calera – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours U. Catolica (79%) — recent form and the head-to-head data both point the same way as U. Catolica face Union La Calera.
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Analysis
Union La Calera make the trip to Claro Arena to face U. Catolica in Primera División (matchday 10). The match kicks off on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 01:30 UK time.
Form
U. Catolica (all games): 8W 1D 1L across their last 10 — 2.50 PPG. Last five: L W W D W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
U. Catolica's home record over their last 10 home games: 8W 0D 2L (2.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Union La Calera's record over their last 10 games: 2W 0D 8L (0.60 PPG). Last five: L L L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
When travelling, Union La Calera have posted 2W 0D 8L from their last 10 away outings — 0.60 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game.
The form ledger tips toward U. Catolica. A 1.90 PPG lead over Union La Calera (2.50 vs 0.60) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H Analysis
Across the 8 H2H matches in our data, U. Catolica have had the better of this match-up — 4 wins, with Union La Calera managing 1 and 3 draws.
The 8 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 6 Dec 2025, ended U. Catolica 2–1 Union La Calera — a U. Catolica win.
The head-to-head data gives U. Catolica an edge — 4 wins from 8 H2H matches is worth weighing, particularly if the form picture is inconclusive.
Trading & In-Play
U. Catolica — key trading statistics (last 60 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 77% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; of the 13 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (home games).
Union La Calera — key trading statistics (last 60 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 50% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; BTTS occurs in 37% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 23% of games (away games); they fail to score in 37% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — U. Catolica 48% versus Union La Calera 43%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (U. Catolica 45% | Union La Calera 40%). Note also that Union La Calera surrender HT leads in 40% of cases while U. Catolica recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 38% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects U. Catolica 2.90 xG and Union La Calera 0.84 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: U. Catolica attack 1.472 / defence 1.011 | Union La Calera attack 0.764 / defence 1.235. League average goals — home 1.596 / away 1.089. U. Catolica carry an above-average attack rating of 1.472 — their 2.90 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. Union La Calera's defence rating of 1.235 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing U. Catolica's projected output up. Union La Calera's attack rating of 0.764 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.84. Data: built from U. Catolica's last 39 games and Union La Calera's last 39.
Result probabilities: U. Catolica 79% | Draw 13% | Union La Calera 8%. Fair-value odds: U. Catolica 1.26 | Draw 7.82 | Union La Calera 12.64. The model has a clear lean to U. Catolica (79%) — a 66pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 72% | BTTS Yes probability 54% | Total xG 3.74. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 72% — a total xG of 3.74 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 54% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
Form (U. Catolica's last 10 home games and Union La Calera's last 10 away games) suggests only ~1.7 goals/game but Poisson projects Over 2.5 at 72% — underlying attack/defence strengths imply more goals than surface form shows.
On the Poisson output, U. Catolica are the pick at 79% — clear model lean. Recent form and the head-to-head data both align with the Poisson read — multi-source corroboration increases confidence in this selection.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.74 combined xG gives a 72% probability to Over 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: U. Catolica 30% (last 10 home games) | Union La Calera 40% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: U. Catolica vs Union La Calera | Competition: Primera División, matchday 10 | Venue: Claro Arena • Kick-off: Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 01:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: U. Catolica 79% | Draw 13% | Union La Calera 8% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 72% (Under 28%) | BTTS Yes 54% (No 46%) | xG U. Catolica 2.90 / Union La Calera 0.84 • Poisson strength factors: U. Catolica attack 1.472 / def 1.011 | Union La Calera attack 0.764 / def 1.235 | league avg home 1.596 / away 1.089 • Poisson stance: U. Catolica (79%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.90
U. Catolica xG
Expected Goals
0.84
Union La Calera xG
54%
BTTS
89%
Over 1.5
72%
Over 2.5
51%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ U. Catolica vs Union La Calera FAQs
What time does U. Catolica vs Union La Calera kick off?
U. Catolica vs Union La Calera kicked off at 01:30 UK time on Tuesday 21 April 2026 at Claro Arena.
What was the final score in U. Catolica vs Union La Calera?
U. Catolica 1 - 2 Union La Calera.
Where is U. Catolica vs Union La Calera being played?
The match is being played at Claro Arena.
What competition is U. Catolica vs Union La Calera part of?
U. Catolica vs Union La Calera is a Primera División fixture (matchday 10) (Chile).
Who is favourite to win U. Catolica vs Union La Calera?
Our statistical model gives U. Catolica a 79% chance of winning, Union La Calera a 8% chance, and a 13% chance of a draw — making U. Catolica the favourite.
Will both teams score in U. Catolica vs Union La Calera?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both U. Catolica and Union La Calera will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will U. Catolica vs Union La Calera have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 72%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from U. Catolica's attack rating (1.47) and Union La Calera's defence rating (1.24), the model arrives at 2.90 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Union La Calera's attack (0.76x) against U. Catolica's defence (1.01x) — and the away total comes out at 0.84.
These ratings are built from U. Catolica's last 39 games and Union La Calera's last 39 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.0%. Close behind: 3-0 (9.6%), 2-1 (8.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
U. Catolica Win
79%
1.26
13%
7.82
8%
12.64
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
10.0%
Home win
Most likely
3 – 0
9.6%
Home win
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.90
U. Catolica xG
Total xG
3.74
0.84
Union La Calera xG
1.26
79%
Home win
7.82
13%
Draw
12.64
8%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
72%
Over 2.5
1.39
28%
Under 2.5
3.57
51%
Over 3.5
1.96
49%
Under 3.5
2.04
32%
Over 4.5
3.12
68%
Under 4.5
1.47
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.16
Clean Sheet
43%
2.32
5%
18.21
Win to Nil
34%
2.92
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ U. Catolica vs Union La Calera Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for U. Catolica vs Union La Calera?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.0%.
How many goals are U. Catolica and Union La Calera expected to score?
The model projects 2.90 expected goals for U. Catolica and 0.84 for Union La Calera, a combined total of 3.74.
How confident is the prediction model for U. Catolica vs Union La Calera?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 79%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
U. Catolica come into this having played 60 games, going 30W 14D 16L for 1.73 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-W-D-W.
On the other side, Union La Calera sit at 1.05 PPG from 60 outings (17W 12D 31L), a run that reads L-L-L-L-L across their last five.
U. Catolica carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.68 PPG clear of Union La Calera — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
U. Catolica's home form reads 18W 3D 9L across their last 30 home games, a 1.90 PPG return.
Away from home, Union La Calera have taken 0.83 points per game from their last 30 away games (6W 7D 17L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, U. Catolica come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
U. Catolica are averaging 1.47 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Union La Calera are on 0.95 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Defensively: U. Catolica have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 60 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
U. Catolica
Current Season
Union La Calera
Current Season
U. Catolica (Home) vs Union La Calera (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
U. Catolica
Current Season
Union La Calera
Current Season
❓ U. Catolica vs Union La Calera Form FAQs
What form are U. Catolica and Union La Calera in coming into this match?
U. Catolica have gone 30W 14D 16L in their last 60 games (1.73 PPG), while Union La Calera have gone 17W 12D 31L in their last 60 (1.05 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — U. Catolica at home or Union La Calera away?
U. Catolica's home record (1.90 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — U. Catolica at home: 1.90 PPG; Union La Calera away: 0.83 PPG.
Have U. Catolica or Union La Calera been keeping clean sheets recently?
U. Catolica have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Union La Calera in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 10 H2H matches between U. Catolica and Union La Calera, the earliest from May 2022. All of them came in Primera División. The most recent was as recently as 25 October 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear recent trend here: Union La Calera have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Union La Calera won Union La Calera 4-0 U. Catolica on 23 Oct 2022, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, U. Catolica have gone 3W 1D 1L from the 5 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Union La Calera — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
U. Catolica
3
Draws
3
Union La Calera
Recent Meetings
❓ U. Catolica vs Union La Calera H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between U. Catolica and Union La Calera?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, U. Catolica have won 4, Union La Calera have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did U. Catolica and Union La Calera last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 October 2026: Union La Calera 3-1 U. Catolica.
Who has won more matches between U. Catolica and Union La Calera?
U. Catolica have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
U. Catolica are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Union La Calera see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — U. Catolica 47%, Union La Calera 37% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 53% (U. Catolica) and 23% (Union La Calera).
On the defensive side: U. Catolica keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches; Union La Calera in 43%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = U. Catolica home games / Union La Calera away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ U. Catolica vs Union La Calera Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in U. Catolica and Union La Calera matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of U. Catolica's recent matches and 37% of Union La Calera's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are U. Catolica and Union La Calera matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 53% of U. Catolica's recent games and 23% of Union La Calera's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do U. Catolica and Union La Calera matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 77% of U. Catolica's recent matches and 50% of Union La Calera's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Union La Calera defy the odds to beat U. Catolica 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Union La Calera beat U. Catolica 1-2 at Claro Arena, Regular Season - 10, in the Primera División. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting U. Catolica 2.90 xG and Union La Calera 0.84 xG, a combined 3.74. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. U. Catolica fell 1.9 short of their projected output. Union La Calera outscored their 0.84 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of U. Catolica attack 1.47 / defence 1.01 against Union La Calera attack 0.76 / defence 1.24, drawn from 39/39 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it U. Catolica 79% | Draw 13% | Union La Calera 8%, with U. Catolica to win its most likely call at 79%. Instead the game produced a Union La Calera win, an outcome the model had rated at just 8% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 72%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 89% and landed. Over 3.5 was 51% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (U. Catolica 45%, Union La Calera 40%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
U. Catolica's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Union La Calera's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 43% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, U. Catolica arrived the stronger side — 1.73 PPG against 1.05. Form was overturned, with Union La Calera winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. U. Catolica (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 1.07 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Union La Calera (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.67 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.