Colo-Colo vs O'Higgins prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Chile Cup
In the first round of the Copa Chile group stage on June 26, 2026, Colo-Colo will face O'Higgins. The league leaders will try to achieve success in this format as well.
Colo-Colo vs O'Higgins: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Santiago club finished only eighth last season with 44 points. But now they are unexpectedly leading the table with a considerable gap, defeating all their opponents in a row. They even thrashed Cobresal 3-0. However, it seems they willingly sacrifice the League Cup, losing there quite often. Still, they thrashed Recoleta 3-0 in the current tournament.
The team from Rancagua finished third in the Primera in 2025. This allowed them to start in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers, where they passed Bahia but lost to Deportes Tolima. Dropping into the less prestigious Copa Sudamericana, the Chileans reached the playoffs and are awaiting a match against Boca Juniors. Meanwhile, their domestic form has declined, with defeats as frequent as victories. They also lost to Universidad de Chile and settled for a draw with Española in the cup.
The league leaders' stats are impressive: 1.93 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Bovallo’s side, on the other hand, average 1.27 goals scored and slightly more conceded at 1.47.
Previous matches: Colo-Colo vs O'Higgins
Colo-Colo have won three of the last five meetings, including one in February, and lost only once.
Everything points to a comfortable win for the hosts. Our prediction is a victory for them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.70).
Colo-Colo vs O'Higgins: Key Stats and Trends
- Colo-Colo have won thirteen of their last fifteen league and cup matches
- 40% of Colo-Colo’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.73 goals per match
- O'Higgins have won two of their last five matches
- 47% of O’Higgins’ matches end with both teams scoring and an average of 2.73 goals per match
Colo-Colo vs O'Higgins: Probable Starting Line-ups
Colo-Colo are expected to play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable line-up): Maureira – Sosa, Vidal, Villagra – Ulloa, Mendes, Rojas, Madrid – Pastran, Correa, Hernandez
O'Higgins are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable line-up): Carabali – Diaz, Brizuela, Robledo, Faundes – Leiva, Ogas, Sarrafiore – Yañez, Vecino, Gonzalez
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