Union Espanola 0-1 Cobresal – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Union Espanola at 50% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Union Espanola vs Cobresal encounter.
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Full Analysis
Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK plays host to Union Espanola versus Cobresal in Primera División, Regular Season - 34. Kick-off: Sunday 5 December 2021 at 21:00 UTC.
Current Form
Union Espanola's overall Primera División record this term: 5W 0D 5L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: W L L L W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Union Espanola's form when playing at home: 7W 0D 3L across 10 games at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK this term (2.10 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.50 — Union Espanola are significantly better at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK than their overall form suggests.
Cobresal have collected 0.50 PPG across 10 Primera División outings this season: 1W 2D 7L. Last five: L L D L D. 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. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Cobresal's form when playing away from home: 3W 1D 6L across 10 road games this term (1.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.00 exceeds their overall 0.50 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Form favours the hosts. Union Espanola's 1.50 PPG return is 1.00 points per game ahead of Cobresal's 0.50 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Union Espanola have seen both teams score in 90% of their games, Cobresal in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Union Espanola, 1 for Cobresal and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Aug 2021, ended 0–2 with Cobresal winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Union Espanola half-time and goal-timing data (31 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 93% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 87% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 73% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Cobresal half-time and goal-timing data (31 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Union Espanola 68% and Cobresal 61% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union Espanola 64% | Cobresal 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union Espanola 1.83 xG and Cobresal 1.28 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: Union Espanola attack 1.359 / defence 1.408 | Cobresal attack 0.727 / defence 1.359. League average goals — home 0.990 / away 1.253. Union Espanola carry an above-average attack strength of 1.359 — their λ of 1.83 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Cobresal bring a strong defensive rating of 1.359 — this is suppressing Union Espanola's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 31 Union Espanola games / 31 Cobresal games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Union Espanola 50% | Draw 24% | Cobresal 26%. Fair-value odds: Union Espanola 2.00 | Draw 4.17 | Cobresal 3.85. Union Espanola hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 60% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 3.11. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 60% — the 3.11 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.83 / 1.28) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Union Espanola at 50% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 24% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Union Espanola if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 3.11 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 60% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 61% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Union Espanola 90% | Cobresal 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union Espanola vs Cobresal | Competition: Primera División, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK • Kick-off: Sunday 5 Dec 2021, 21:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Union Espanola 50% | Draw 24% | Cobresal 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 60% | BTTS 61% | xG Union Espanola 1.83 / Cobresal 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Union Espanola attack 1.359 / def 1.408 | Cobresal attack 0.727 / def 1.359 | league avg home 0.990 / away 1.253 • Poisson stance: Union Espanola (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.83
Union Espanola xG
Expected Goals
1.28
Cobresal xG
61%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
38%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Union Espanola vs Cobresal kick off?
Union Espanola vs Cobresal kicked off at 21:00 on Sunday 5 December 2021 at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK.
What was the final score in Union Espanola vs Cobresal?
Union Espanola 0 - 1 Cobresal.
Where is Union Espanola vs Cobresal being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK.
What competition is Union Espanola vs Cobresal part of?
Union Espanola vs Cobresal is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the Primera División (Chile).
Who is favourite to win Union Espanola vs Cobresal?
Our statistical model gives Union Espanola a 50% chance of winning, Cobresal a 26% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Union Espanola the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union Espanola vs Cobresal?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Union Espanola and Cobresal will score (BTTS).
Will Union Espanola vs Cobresal have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 60%.
What is the head-to-head record between Union Espanola and Cobresal?
Record (1 meetings): Union Espanola 0W | Draws 0 | Cobresal 1W.
What form are Union Espanola and Cobresal in?
Union Espanola (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 2.00 | L5 W-L-L-L-W. Cobresal (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-L-D-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Union Espanola's attack rating (1.36) and Cobresal's defence rating (1.36), the model arrives at 1.83 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Cobresal's attack (0.73x) against Union Espanola's defence (1.41x) — and the away total comes out at 1.28.
These ratings are built from 31/31 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.6%), 2-0 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Union Espanola Win
50%
2.02
24%
4.11
26%
3.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.4%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.6%
Home win
1 – 0
8.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.83
Union Espanola xG
Total xG
3.11
1.28
Cobresal xG
2.02
50%
Home win
4.11
24%
Draw
3.82
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
60%
Over 2.5
1.67
40%
Under 2.5
2.50
38%
Over 3.5
2.63
62%
Under 3.5
1.61
20%
Over 4.5
5.00
80%
Under 4.5
1.25
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.63
39%
BTTS No
2.59
Clean Sheet
28%
3.61
16%
6.23
Win to Nil
14%
7.29
4%
23.82
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 10.4 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Union Espanola vs Cobresal?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.
How many goals are Union Espanola and Cobresal expected to score?
The model projects 1.83 expected goals for Union Espanola and 1.28 for Cobresal, a combined total of 3.11.
How confident is the prediction model for Union Espanola vs Cobresal?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Union Espanola come into this having played 31 games, going 15W 3D 13L for 1.55 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-L-L-W.
On the other side, Cobresal sit at 1.19 PPG from 31 outings (10W 7D 14L), a run that reads L-L-D-L-D across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.55 PPG for Union Espanola against 1.19 for Cobresal. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Union Espanola's home form reads 9W 2D 4L across 15 games on their own ground, a 1.93 PPG return.
Away from home, Cobresal have taken 0.80 points per game from 15 outings (3W 3D 9L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Union Espanola 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
Union Espanola are averaging 1.55 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per game recently; Cobresal are on 1.26 scored and 1.26 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Union Espanola have seen both teams score in 68% of their recent games; Cobresal in 61%.
Last 31 Results — Primera División
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Union Espanola
Current Season
Cobresal
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Union Espanola and Cobresal in coming into this match?
Union Espanola have gone 15W 3D 13L in their last 31 games (1.55 PPG), while Cobresal have gone 10W 7D 14L in their last 31 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union Espanola at home or Cobresal away?
Union Espanola's home record (1.93 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union Espanola at home: 1.93 PPG; Cobresal away: 0.80 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Primera División. They last met on 26 October 2025, roughly 9 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Cobresal go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Union Espanola have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Cobresal — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Union Espanola
3
Draws
5
Cobresal
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Union Espanola and Cobresal?
From 10 meetings on record, Union Espanola have won 2, Cobresal have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Union Espanola and Cobresal last play each other?
They last met on 26 October 2025, when Cobresal 1-0 Union Espanola.
Who has won more matches between Union Espanola and Cobresal?
Cobresal have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Union Espanola are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 93% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 40% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Cobresal are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 87% for Union Espanola, 60% for Cobresal — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 73% for Union Espanola and 60% for Cobresal. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 53% and 7% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Cobresal in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Union Espanola home games / Cobresal away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Union Espanola play Cobresal?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 87% of Union Espanola's games and 60% of Cobresal's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Union Espanola vs Cobresal usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 73% of Union Espanola's matches and 60% of Cobresal's.
Do Union Espanola and Cobresal tend to score early?
Union Espanola have had a goal before half-time in 93% of their recent matches, Cobresal in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Cobresal defy the odds to beat Union Espanola 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cobresal beat Union Espanola 0-1 at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK, Regular Season - 34, in the Primera División. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Union Espanola 1.83 xG and Cobresal 1.28 xG, a combined 3.11. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Union Espanola fell 1.8 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Union Espanola attack 1.36 / defence 1.41 against Cobresal attack 0.73 / defence 1.36, drawn from 31/31 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Union Espanola 50% | Draw 24% | Cobresal 26%, with Union Espanola to win its most likely call at 50%. The actual Cobresal win had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 60%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 82% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 60% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Union Espanola 64%, Cobresal 55%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 64%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Union Espanola's trading profile (31 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 68% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 26% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Cobresal's trading profile (31 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Union Espanola 1.55 PPG, Cobresal 1.19 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cobresal win broke the near-deadlock. Union Espanola (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.93 scoring average — below par going forward. Cobresal (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.40 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.