Chile A: Universidad de Chile vs Cobreso
At 6 a.m. Beijing time on March 26, 2024, a make-up match of the Chilean Primera League will kick off. Universidad de Chile, a team that has risen to prominence in the league in recent years, will take on the challenge of Cobreso on their home turf. Universidad de Chile have been on a thriving streak and are not beaten after four league games this season, but they are also just one point behind leaders Ikujkou with 12 points in hand. If they can win this game, then the top spot in the league will change hands.
Universidad de Chile's attack may not be incomparable, but their defence is ironclad, conceding just one goal so far this season, the fewest in the league. In recent games, they have kept consecutive clean sheets against their opponents, showing strong control. In their last game against Higgins, they managed to hold on to their winning streak with 61 per cent possession, an efficient performance of six of their 11 shots on target, and a goal from M. Guerreiro.
However, things are not so good for the Kobreso team. As runners-up in the league last season, they have started the season like a quagmire, with only one draw and three defeats after four league games, ranking second from the bottom of the league. While decent in attack, they are porous defensively, conceding one of the third-most goals in the league. Kobreso's recent form has been sluggish, losing 1-0 with just four of their 11 shots on target and falling behind in possession against leaders Ikujkoy in the last round. Their away form has been even worse, losing both of them this season and finishing 15th in the league.
The all-time head-to-head record between the two teams, Universidad de Chile does not have the advantage, and in the last 10 meetings with Cobreso, they have only managed 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. However, recent form has added uncertainty to the outcome. Universidad de Chile are in high spirits and will be eager to go one step further and top the league table after winning back-to-back games, while Cobreso are in the doldrums, suffering three straight defeats and indeed losing face as runners-up last season, and they desperately need a win to boost their morale. Judging from the current attitude of all parties, the performance is decent, combined with the strength and recent situation of both sides, the Universidad de Chile team is still expected to score all 3 points and win the top position in the league.