Unión Española vs O'Higgins prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 6, 2026
Chile Cup
In the fifth round of the Chilean Cup on July 6, 2026, Unión Española will face O'Higgins. The match will decide the runner-up spot in the group.
Unión Española vs O'Higgins: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Santiago-based club finished last in last year's Primera. Currently, they do not stand out in the second division, remaining among the mid-table teams and losing points in most matches. In the last three rounds, they suffered a defeat to Copiapó and drew twice.
The team from Rancagua finished third in the previous championship. They qualified for the Copa Libertadores qualifiers but lost to Deportes Tolima in the second round. However, they advanced to the Copa Sudamericana playoffs, where they will face Boca Juniors. Domestically, their form has declined—after three losses and a draw in recent rounds, they paused the campaign in eighth position.
In the cup, Fuentes' side exchanged wins with Recoleta in February. This was followed by a draw with their current opponent and a loss to Colo-Colo. The stronger visitors, after a home draw with this rival, exchanged wins with Colo-Colo and shared points with Recoleta.
Previous Matches: Unión Española vs O'Higgins
O'Higgins won all three previous head-to-head meetings before the cup.
The visitors are slightly favored to succeed. We suggest betting on their victory with a draw-no-bet (odds – 1.72).
Unión Española vs O'Higgins: Key Statistics and Trends
- Unión Española are winless in their last five matches
- On average, Unión Española score 1.4 goals and concede 1.27 goals per match
- 67% of Unión Española's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.67 goals per match
- O'Higgins have won just one of their last six matches
- On average, O'Higgins score 1.27 goals and concede 1.47 goals per match
- 47% of O'Higgins' matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.73 goals per match
Unión Española vs O'Higgins: Probable Starting Lineups
Unión Española are expected to play in a 1-5-2-3 formation (possible lineup): Fierro - Celis, Vilches, Pereira, Roco, Contreras - Molina, Ojeda - Masri, Vasenn, Ovando
O'Higgins are likely to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Carabalí - Pavez, Brizuela, Robledo, Morales - Leiva, Ogas - Sarrafiore, González, Tapia - Castillo
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's progress in the Chilean Cup standings
