Cobreloa vs Deportes Magallanes prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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In the fifth round of the Chilean Ascenso League on March 24, 2026, a match between Cobreloa and Deportes Magallanes will take place. The hosts are determined to claim victory here.
Cobreloa vs Deportes Magallanes: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Calama came close last season to being promoted to the country’s top division. However, they finished third in the regular season and, after passing two opponents in the playoffs, scored one goal less than Deportes Concepción in the final round. This year, they started with home victories, drew away with Santa Cruz, and in the previous round secured a 2-1 away win over Iquique.
The club from San Bernardo collected just 35 points in 2025, finishing tenth due to tiebreakers. In the new campaign, their start was decent: they beat Curicó Unido and Unión Española away, but at home drew with San Marcos. They even lost on their own ground to Temuco.
The hosts are currently scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game while conceding 0.75. Their next opponent is more modest: 1.25 goals scored and one conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Cobreloa vs Deportes Magallanes
Cobreloa are unbeaten in five matches and have won the last two.
The hosts are naturally considered favorites, but the visitors also perform well on the road. The bet is on "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Cobreloa vs Deportes Magallanes: Key Statistics and Trends
- Cobreloa have won three out of four matches
- 75% of Cobreloa’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.25
- Deportes Magallanes have won two out of four matches
- 75% of Magallanes’ matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.25
Cobreloa vs Deportes Magallanes: Probable Starting Lineups
Cobreloa plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Tapia - Fritz, San Juan - Vasquez, Garcia, Gatica, Aránguiz, Aránguiz, Muga, Zuñiga - Delgado, Gotti
Deportes Magallanes plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Muñoz - Salinas, Vasquez, Meneses, Calderón - Jorquera, Trujillo, Coronel - Ibarra, Diaz, Lopez
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