Cobreloa vs Coquimbo Unido prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Chile Cup
In the round of 16 of the Chilean Cup, the first leg between Cobreloa and Coquimbo Unido will take place on September 23, 2026. Both sides will be targeting victory.
Cobreloa - Coquimbo Unido team news and expert analysis
The club from Calama has reached the Copa Libertadores final several times and has been crowned national champions. However, it has been stuck in the second division lately. In 2025, it finished only third, and it has been unable to lead the standings this season either, with draws and even defeats becoming more frequent as autumn approaches. In the latest round, they suffered a 2-4 defeat away to San Luis!
The team from Coquimbo became champions for the first time last year. In the Copa Libertadores, they reached the playoffs, where they lost to Platense in the round of 16 only after a lengthy penalty shootout following two draws. At the same time, however, they experienced a noticeable slump on the domestic stage. They lost to both of their most recent opponents, Universidad de Chile and Huachipato.
One of the second division's leaders averages 1.75 goals scored per match, while conceding 1.13. The reigning national champions currently average just 1.38 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game.
Previous matches: Cobreloa - Coquimbo Unido
Coquimbo Unido are unbeaten in their last seven matches and have now won three in a row.
The visitors can come out on top against a favorable opponent again. We are backing them with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Cobreloa - Coquimbo Unido: key stats and trends
- Cobreloa have won one of their last four matches
- 63% of Cobreloa matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.88
- Coquimbo Unido have lost two of their last three matches
- 67% of Coquimbo Unido matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.71
Cobreloa - Coquimbo Unido: Possible starting lineups
Audax Italiano play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Araya - Gatica, Tapia, San Juan - Gonzalez, Tapia, Muga, Sandoval, Velasco - Duma, Gotti
Colo-Colo play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Sanchez - Cornejo, Fernandez, Hernandez, Salinas - Cordero, Galani - Riveros, Vadalá, Zavala - Pratto
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