Union Espanola 0-3 Palestino – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Union Espanola at 48%, yet the head-to-head data favours Palestino — this Union Espanola vs Palestino fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
Union Espanola welcome Palestino to Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK in Primera División (matchday 2). Kick-off is Friday 21 February 2025 at 21:00 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Union Espanola stand at 4W 1D 5L — 1.30 PPG. Last five: W W W L L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Union Espanola at home: 6W 0D 4L from their last 10 home games — 1.80 PPG on home soil. They are averaging 2.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.80 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.30 — Union Espanola are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Palestino — last 10 games: 5W 2D 3L — 1.70 PPG. Last five: L W L W W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.10. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
Palestino's away record over their last 10 away games: 2W 3D 5L (0.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.90 is notably below their overall 1.70 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.30 PPG (Union Espanola) versus 1.70 (Palestino). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Both teams have scored in at least 70% of each side's games (from Union Espanola's last 10 home games and Palestino's last 10 away games). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Head to Head
Despite the home advantage, Palestino have the better record in our head-to-head data — 5 wins from 8 H2H matches against 2 for Union Espanola.
The 8 H2H matches in our data have been high-scoring — 2.9 goals per game on average — which backs the Over 2.5 market from the head-to-head side. The most recent of those, on 2 Nov 2024, ended Union Espanola 2–3 Palestino — a Palestino win.
The H2H data backs the away side. Palestino have won 5 of 8 H2H matches, and at 2.9 goals per game the goals market also points upward — the away win and Over 2.5 combination has a head-to-head case.
In-Play Data
Union Espanola trading profile (last 60 games, 30 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 26%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games).
Palestino trading profile (last 60 games, 30 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 26%; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Union Espanola 48% versus Palestino 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Union Espanola 52% | Palestino 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Union Espanola 1.71 xG and Palestino 1.27 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 1.069 / defence 1.069 | Palestino attack 1.033 / defence 0.975. League average goals — home 1.644 / away 1.146. Data: built from Union Espanola's last 31 games and Palestino's last 31. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Union Espanola 48% | Draw 24% | Palestino 28%. Fair-value odds: Union Espanola 2.10 | Draw 4.14 | Palestino 3.56. Union Espanola hold a narrow Poisson edge at 48% — the draw (24%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS Yes probability 59% | Total xG 2.98. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.98 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 59% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Union Espanola as the most likely outcome at 48% — moderate model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Union Espanola offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.98 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 57% — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Union Espanola's last 10 home games and Palestino's last 10 away games) averaging 3.4 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 2.9 goals per game across 8 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 59% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Union Espanola 70% (last 10 home games) | Palestino 70% (last 10 away games).
The Poisson model's sample (Union Espanola 31 games, Palestino 31) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Union Espanola vs Palestino | Competition: Primera División, matchday 2 | Venue: Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK • Kick-off: Friday 21 February 2025 at 21:00 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: Union Espanola 48% | Draw 24% | Palestino 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% (Under 43%) | BTTS Yes 59% (No 41%) | xG Union Espanola 1.71 / Palestino 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Union Espanola attack 1.069 / def 1.069 | Palestino attack 1.033 / def 0.975 | league avg home 1.644 / away 1.146 • Poisson stance: Union Espanola (48%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.71
Union Espanola xG
Expected Goals
1.27
Palestino xG
59%
BTTS
80%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
35%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Union Espanola vs Palestino FAQs
What time does Union Espanola vs Palestino kick off?
Union Espanola vs Palestino kicked off at 21:00 UK time on Friday 21 February 2025 at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK.
What was the final score in Union Espanola vs Palestino?
Union Espanola 0 - 3 Palestino.
Where is Union Espanola vs Palestino being played?
The match is being played at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK.
What competition is Union Espanola vs Palestino part of?
Union Espanola vs Palestino is a Primera División fixture (matchday 2) (Chile).
Who is favourite to win Union Espanola vs Palestino?
Our statistical model gives Union Espanola a 48% chance of winning, Palestino a 28% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Union Espanola the favourite.
Will both teams score in Union Espanola vs Palestino?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Union Espanola and Palestino will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Union Espanola vs Palestino have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Union Espanola's attacking strength (1.07x league average) is weighed against Palestino's defensive record (0.97x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.71. The same calculation in reverse, Palestino's attack versus Union Espanola's defence, projects 1.27 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Union Espanola's last 31 games and Palestino's last 31, a sample that still includes some older results.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 12.5%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.4%), 2-0 (7.5%). 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
48%
2.10
24%
4.14
28%
3.56
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.0%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
1 – 0
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.71
Union Espanola xG
Total xG
2.98
1.27
Palestino xG
2.10
48%
Home win
4.14
24%
Draw
3.56
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.69
41%
BTTS No
2.44
Clean Sheet
28%
3.55
18%
5.55
Win to Nil
13%
7.43
5%
19.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 8.7 | 11.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.5 | 9.4 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Union Espanola vs Palestino Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Union Espanola vs Palestino?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.5%.
How many goals are Union Espanola and Palestino expected to score?
The model projects 1.71 expected goals for Union Espanola and 1.27 for Palestino, a combined total of 2.98.
How confident is the prediction model for Union Espanola vs Palestino?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 48%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 60 outings, Union Espanola have picked up 1.40 PPG on a 23W 15D 22L record — W-W-W-L-L across the most recent five.
Palestino's form line: 27W 14D 19L from 60 games, 1.58 PPG, last five L-W-L-W-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Union Espanola on 1.40 PPG, Palestino on 1.58. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Union Espanola have posted 1.77 PPG from their last 30 home games (16W 5D 9L).
On the road, Palestino have gone 11W 8D 11L from their last 30 away games — 1.37 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Union Espanola are averaging 1.55 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Palestino are on 1.53 scored and 1.22 conceded.
Defensively: Palestino in 35% — 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)
Union Espanola
Current Season
Palestino
Current Season
Union Espanola (Home) vs Palestino (Away)
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Union Espanola
Current Season
Palestino
Current Season
❓ Union Espanola vs Palestino Form FAQs
What form are Union Espanola and Palestino in coming into this match?
Union Espanola have gone 23W 15D 22L in their last 60 games (1.40 PPG), while Palestino have gone 27W 14D 19L in their last 60 (1.58 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Union Espanola at home or Palestino away?
Union Espanola's home record (1.77 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Union Espanola at home: 1.77 PPG; Palestino away: 1.37 PPG.
Have Union Espanola or Palestino been keeping clean sheets recently?
Union Espanola have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, Palestino in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 10 H2H matches in our data, going back to August 2021. All of them came in Primera División. The most recent in our data was on 27 July 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear recent trend here: Palestino have taken the most recent 3 H2H results in our data.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 21 Feb 2025, when Palestino won Union Espanola 0-3 Palestino.
Union Espanola's record when hosting Palestino specifically: 1W 1D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
2
Union Espanola
1
Draws
7
Palestino
Recent Meetings
❓ Union Espanola vs Palestino H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Union Espanola and Palestino?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Union Espanola have won 2, Palestino have won 7, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Union Espanola and Palestino last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 27 July 2025: Palestino 1-0 Union Espanola.
Who has won more matches between Union Espanola and Palestino?
Palestino have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Union Espanola are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 53% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Palestino are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Union Espanola 50%, Palestino 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Union Espanola) and 50% (Palestino). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 33% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Union Espanola home games / Palestino away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Union Espanola vs Palestino Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Union Espanola and Palestino matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Union Espanola's recent matches and 57% of Palestino's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Union Espanola and Palestino matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Union Espanola's matches and 50% of Palestino's.
Do Union Espanola and Palestino matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 73% of Union Espanola's recent matches and 73% of Palestino's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Palestino run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Union Espanola.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Palestino beat Union Espanola 0-3 at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK, Regular Season - 2, 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 Union Espanola 1.71 xG and Palestino 1.27 xG, a combined 2.98. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Union Espanola fell 1.7 short of their projected output. Palestino outscored their 1.27 projection by 1.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Union Espanola attack 1.07 / defence 1.07 against Palestino attack 1.03 / defence 0.97, drawn from 31/31 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Union Espanola 48% | Draw 24% | Palestino 28%, with Union Espanola to win its most likely call at 48%. The actual Palestino win had been the model's second-ranked read at 28%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 57%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 80% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Union Espanola 52%, Palestino 48%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Union Espanola's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 27% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Palestino's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Union Espanola 1.40 PPG, Palestino 1.58 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Palestino win broke the near-deadlock. Union Espanola (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.30 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Palestino (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.30 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.37 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.