Regular Season - 28 · 22 November 2026, 21:00 UTC

Colo Colo vs Universidad Catolica Primera División prediction

Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago de Chile

Our model says: Colo Colo 2–1 Universidad Catolica

The model makes it 53% Colo Colo, 22% draw, 25% Universidad Catolica — fair odds of 1.89, 4.55 and 4.00.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1 (9%).

Expected goals: Colo Colo 2.33, Universidad Catolica 1.46.

Both teams to score: 70%. Over 2.5 goals: 73%, under 2.5: 27%.

Model confidence: High — calls at this level have come off 61% of the time, over 2,123 settled matches.

Evenly matched: once home advantage is counted, neither side has a clear edge. In past matches rated this way the favourite won 41%, 28% were drawn and the underdog won 31%.

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Key facts

  • Colo Colo are top on 61 points from 27 games; Universidad Catolica are 3rd on 49 points from 27 games — Primera División.
  • Colo Colo are unbeaten in 3 games, most recently a 2-1 win away to Nublense.
  • Universidad Catolica are unbeaten in 3 games, most recently a 3-0 win at home to Deportes Limache.
  • Last 6 meetings: Colo Colo 4 wins to 2, 0 draws; the most recent, 24 May 2026, ended Universidad Catolica 1–2 Colo Colo.

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Live win probability

From kick-off

From kick-off, the split above updates here every few seconds as the model re-reads the score, the clock and any red cards.

Model insights: Colo Colo vs Universidad Catolica

70%
Both teams to score
73%
Over 2.5 goals
27%
Under 2.5 goals

Most likely scorelines

Colo Colo win Draw Universidad Catolica win
  1. 2–19%
  2. 1–18%
  3. 3–17%
  4. 2–27%
  5. 2–06%
  6. 1–26%
  7. 3–25%

Scores read Colo Colo first; the other scorelines share the remaining 53%. How to read this.

Has the model earned this number?

Colo Colo at 53%: of 1,622 settled 50–65% forecasts, 58.4% came in (average 55.4%). It can be read literally. The full record.

Form going into Colo Colo vs Universidad Catolica

Colo Colo

Primera División

  • W2-1away to Nublense8 November 2026
  • W6-1Universidad de Concepcion30 October 2026
  • D1-1away to Palestino25 October 2026
  • L2-5away to Coquimbo Unido11 October 2026
  • D1-1Concepción13 September 2026

Universidad Catolica

Primera División

  • W3-0Deportes Limache8 November 2026
  • W1-0Universidad de Chile1 November 2026
  • D1-1Audax Italiano28 October 2026
  • L1-3away to Union La Calera25 October 2026
  • W3-2away to Palestino12 September 2026

What these results say

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Chile Primera División table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Colo Colo2719445930+2961
3Universidad Catolica2715485637+1949

Where the two sides stand. Full table

Head-to-head: Colo Colo vs Universidad Catolica

  • 24 May 2026Universidad Catolica 1–2 Colo ColoPrimera División
  • 16 August 2025Colo Colo 1–4 Universidad CatolicaPrimera División
  • 6 July 2025Universidad Catolica 2–0 Colo ColoPrimera División
  • 3 October 2024Colo Colo 1–0 Universidad CatolicaPrimera División
  • 20 April 2024Universidad Catolica 0–1 Colo ColoPrimera División
  • 1 October 2023Colo Colo 2–1 Universidad CatolicaPrimera División

Leading scorers: Colo Colo and Universidad Catolica

Colo Colo

GoalsAssists

  • J. Correa186
  • M. Romero81
  • L. Hernández74

Universidad Catolica

GoalsAssists

  • F. Zampedri262
  • J. Giani74

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

The rest of the season

Across the rest of the season our simulation gives Colo Colo a 100% chance of the title and Universidad Catolica 0%, from 10,000 simulated seasons.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.

Team comparison

Colo Colo Universidad Catolica
0.97 Attack strength (vs league average) 0.81
1.46 Defence strength (vs league average, lower = stronger) 1.43
2.33 Model expected goals (this match) 1.46

Each side's share of the two-team total. How to read this.

Why the model favours this side

The model gives Colo Colo the highest probability at 53%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 2.33 expected goals for Colo Colo against 1.46 for Universidad Catolica. Colo Colo's attack/defence rating is 0.97/1.46 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.81/1.43 for Universidad Catolica.

Colo Colo carry a model rating of 6.66 against 6.57 for Universidad Catolica. A gap that small is inside the noise of the rating itself — treat the two as level.

How the model reaches 53% for Colo Colo to win

Start from two average sides on neutral ground: 37% for Colo Colo to win. Then home advantage adds 8 points, the level of the two sides adds 3 points, Colo Colo's ratings add 3 points and Universidad Catolica's ratings add 2 points, which lands on the published 53%.

  1. Two average sides, neutral ground37%
  2. Home advantage45%+8
  3. Both sides at this match's level48%+3
  4. Colo Colo's ratings51%+3
  5. Universidad Catolica's ratings53%+2

Each step adds one input to the step before. How to read this.

Season stats

Colo ColoUniversidad Catolica
27Matches27
19W 4D 4LRecord15W 4D 8L
59 2.2 per gameGoals scored56 2.1 per game
30 1.1 per gameGoals conceded37 1.4 per game
8 of 27Clean sheets7 of 27
3 of 27Failed to score3 of 27
5 of 6Penalties scored9 of 9
48 1.8 per gameYellow cards77 2.9 per game
2Red cards7
3-4-2-1 10×Usual shape4-1-4-1 14×

Colo Colo at home · Universidad Catolica away

13Played13
9W 2D 2LRecord7W 1D 5L
34–11Goals for – against22–20
4 of 13Clean sheets3 of 13

League matches only, Primera División, this season; per game, from API-Football. How to read this.

Goals scored and conceded, by minute

All Primera División matches this season: Colo Colo 27, Universidad Catolica 27.

Colo Colo scored 104101569
Universidad Catolica conceded 8671034

Colo Colo score most often in the 46–60 minute window (15 goals); Universidad Catolica have let in 10 there.

Universidad Catolica scored 56138109
Colo Colo conceded 553925

Universidad Catolica score most often in the 31–45 minute window (13 goals); Colo Colo have let in 3 there.

League goals by 15-minute window, from API-Football. Context, not a prediction. How to read this.

The next 2 matches, by difficulty

Colo Colo

  • vs Deportes La Serena29 Nov · Primera Divisiónwin 63%
  • at Cobresal6 Dec · Primera Divisiónwin 48%

Universidad Catolica

  • vs Huachipato29 Nov · Primera Divisiónwin 59%
  • at Universidad de Concepcion6 Dec · Primera Divisiónwin 52%

Each side's next matches after this one, coloured by the opponent's strength. How to read this.