Union La Calera vs Universidad de Chile prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 25, 2026
Chile Cup
In the first round of the Chile Cup group stage on June 25, 2026, Union La Calera and Universidad de Chile will face off. Right after their recent head-to-head match in the league, the teams will return to the field—this time in a different competition.
Union La Calera vs Universidad de Chile: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from La Calera collected only 29 points in 30 matches in the 2025 Primera, yet still finished in a relatively high twelfth place. The team is now at the very bottom of the table. In the previous round, facing their cup opponent at home, they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw. However, they then lost 0-2 to San Felipe in the cup.
The team from Santiago finished fourth in the previous league campaign with 55 points. This allowed them to play in the Copa Sudamericana, where the Chileans were eliminated after a playoff defeat to Palestino. Domestically, they also dropped form, slipping to mid-table. Still, in their latest league game, they beat O'Higgins and registered a 4-1 cup win over Wanderers.
The home side currently averages just 1.2 goals scored per game while conceding 1.53. Their visitors from the capital score 1.13 goals on average and concede just 0.67 per match.
Previous Matches: Union La Calera vs Universidad de Chile
After four consecutive wins, Universidad lost in the League Cup in both March and May 2026. The teams recently played out a thrilling draw.
The visitors are justifiably considered favorites. We believe they will win this time (odds – 1.61).
Union La Calera vs Universidad de Chile: Key Statistics and Trends
- Union La Calera have won just two of their last nine matches
- 47% of Union La Calera's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.73 goals per game
- Universidad de Chile have won their last two matches
- 33% of Universidad de Chile's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 1.8 goals per match
Union La Calera vs Universidad de Chile: Probable Starting Lineups
Union La Calera are expected to play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Avellaneda - Gutierrez, Andia, Gutierrez, Palma, Diaz - Leyva, Soto, Mendes - Campos Lopez, Saez
Universidad de Chile are likely to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Castellon - Morales, Ramirez, Calderon, Ormazabal - Barrera, Poblete - Vasquez, Arce, Guerrero - Vargas
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Chile Cup standings
