Universidad de Chile 1-2 U. Catolica – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates U. Catolica at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Universidad de Chile host U. Catolica at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Primera División, Regular Season - 13. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 18 May 2024 at 22:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Universidad de Chile stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Primera División matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L W L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.70 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
Universidad de Chile's home record at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos: 3W 3D 4L from 10 Primera División appearances (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across all Primera División games this season, U. Catolica have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W L D D W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.40. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
U. Catolica away from home this season: 3W 3D 4L from 10 away games — 1.20 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Universidad de Chile at 1.10 PPG versus U. Catolica's 1.50. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Universidad de Chile, 3 for U. Catolica and 0 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 2.8 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 11 Nov 2023, ended 3–1 with Universidad de Chile winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 2.8 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Universidad de Chile in-play tendencies (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 72% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games).
U. Catolica in-play tendencies (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Universidad de Chile 63% versus U. Catolica 53%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Universidad de Chile 57% | U. Catolica 62%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Universidad de Chile 0.92 xG and U. Catolica 1.29 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: Universidad de Chile attack 0.959 / defence 0.916 | U. Catolica attack 1.007 / defence 0.626. League average goals — home 1.531 / away 1.400. U. Catolica's defence strength of 0.626 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 42 Universidad de Chile games / 42 U. Catolica games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Universidad de Chile 26% | Draw 28% | U. Catolica 45%. Fair-value odds: Universidad de Chile 3.85 | Draw 3.57 | U. Catolica 2.22. U. Catolica hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 44% | Total xG 2.21. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.21 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 44% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, U. Catolica are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on U. Catolica offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.21 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 38% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging only 2.8 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 44% on No. Form rates are neutral: Universidad de Chile 60% | U. Catolica 50%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica | Competition: Primera División, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos • Kick-off: Saturday 18 May 2024, 22:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Universidad de Chile 26% | Draw 28% | U. Catolica 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 44% | xG Universidad de Chile 0.92 / U. Catolica 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: Universidad de Chile attack 0.959 / def 0.916 | U. Catolica attack 1.007 / def 0.626 | league avg home 1.531 / away 1.400 • Poisson stance: U. Catolica (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.92
Universidad de Chile xG
Expected Goals
1.29
U. Catolica xG
44%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
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 Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica kick off?
Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica kicked off at 22:30 on Saturday 18 May 2024 at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.
What was the final score in Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica?
Universidad de Chile 1 - 2 U. Catolica.
Where is Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos.
What competition is Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica part of?
Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Primera División (Chile).
Who is favourite to win Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica?
Our statistical model gives Universidad de Chile a 26% chance of winning, U. Catolica a 45% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making U. Catolica the favourite.
Will both teams score in Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica will score (BTTS).
Will Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica?
Record (5 meetings): Universidad de Chile 2W | Draws 0 | U. Catolica 3W.
What form are Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica in?
Universidad de Chile (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-W-L-L-W. U. Catolica (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-D-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Universidad de Chile's attack rating (0.96) and U. Catolica's defence rating (0.63), the model arrives at 0.92 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, U. Catolica's attack versus Universidad de Chile's defence, projects 1.29 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 42/42 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 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.7%), 0-1 (12.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
U. Catolica Win
26%
3.78
28%
3.52
45%
2.22
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.2%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
0 – 0
11.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.92
Universidad de Chile xG
Total xG
2.21
1.29
U. Catolica xG
3.78
26%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
2.22
45%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.29
56%
BTTS No
1.77
Clean Sheet
27%
3.64
40%
2.50
Win to Nil
7%
13.75
18%
5.55
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.0 | 14.2 | 9.2 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.1 | 13.0 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 4.6 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica expected to score?
The model projects 0.92 expected goals for Universidad de Chile and 1.29 for U. Catolica, a combined total of 2.21.
How confident is the prediction model for Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Universidad de Chile come into this having played 60 games, going 19W 13D 28L for 1.17 points per game. Their last five reads L-W-L-L-W.
On the other side, U. Catolica sit at 1.45 PPG from 60 outings (24W 15D 21L), a run that reads W-L-D-D-W across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Universidad de Chile on 1.17 PPG, U. Catolica on 1.45. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Universidad de Chile's home form reads 10W 9D 11L across 30 games on their own ground, a 1.30 PPG return.
Away from home, U. Catolica have taken 1.30 points per game from 30 outings (11W 6D 13L).
Goals in Recent Form
Universidad de Chile are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.53 conceded per game recently; U. Catolica are on 1.48 scored and 1.35 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Universidad de Chile have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 60 Results — Primera División
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Universidad de Chile
Current Season
U. Catolica
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica in coming into this match?
Universidad de Chile have gone 19W 13D 28L in their last 60 games (1.17 PPG), while U. Catolica have gone 24W 15D 21L in their last 60 (1.45 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Universidad de Chile at home or U. Catolica away?
Universidad de Chile's home record (1.30 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Universidad de Chile at home: 1.30 PPG; U. Catolica away: 1.30 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Primera División. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 27 Aug 2022, when U. Catolica won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Universidad de Chile's record when hosting U. Catolica specifically: 3W 0D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Universidad de Chile
0
Draws
5
U. Catolica
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica?
From 10 meetings on record, Universidad de Chile have won 5, U. Catolica have won 5, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when Universidad de Chile 1-0 U. Catolica.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Universidad de Chile are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time.
U. Catolica are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Universidad de Chile 57%, U. Catolica 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 47% for Universidad de Chile and 77% for U. Catolica. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 23% and 37% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Universidad de Chile have failed to score in 27% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Universidad de Chile home games / U. Catolica away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Universidad de Chile play U. Catolica?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 57% of Universidad de Chile's games and 57% of U. Catolica's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Universidad de Chile vs U. Catolica usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 47% of Universidad de Chile's matches and 77% of U. Catolica's.
Do Universidad de Chile and U. Catolica tend to score early?
Universidad de Chile have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, U. Catolica in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as U. Catolica edge out Universidad de Chile 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
U. Catolica beat Universidad de Chile 1-2 at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Regular Season - 13, in the Primera División. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Universidad de Chile 0.92 xG and U. Catolica 1.29 xG, a combined 2.21. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Universidad de Chile attack 0.96 / defence 0.92 against U. Catolica attack 1.01 / defence 0.63, drawn from 42/42 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Universidad de Chile 26% | Draw 28% | U. Catolica 45%, with U. Catolica to win its most likely call at 45%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Universidad de Chile 57%, U. Catolica 62%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Universidad de Chile's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 63% of their matches — today it did.
U. Catolica's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Universidad de Chile 1.17 PPG, U. Catolica 1.45 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the U. Catolica win broke the near-deadlock.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.
💡 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.