O’Higgins and Unión Española will play on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 23:00h (UTC), in a Primera Division game to be held in Chile, check the O’Higgins vs Unión Española betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where O’Higgins vs Unión Española will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Estadio El Teniente stadium, in the city of Rancagua, with a capacity for 14450 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the O’Higgins vs Unión Española betting tip 2024
O’Higgins last match
O’Higgins is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced Coquimbo Unido in a match valid for Primera Division, and the match ended 2-0. The eleven coached by J. Azconzábal played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 1.95.
Unión Española last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Primera Division, Unión Española, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Copiapó team with a final score of 5-3.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.73.
O’Higgins vs Unión Española h2h
O’Higgins occupied 13th place when they went against Unión Española, who was in 12th place, in their last match at Primera Division. O’Higgins first went in with a 4-4-2 formation, which was engaged by Unión Española with a 4-3-3 deployment.
The last time these teams met was in a Primera Division themed match that took place on the 12-11-2023 during the 2023 football season, it ended in a 3-3 draw, a competitive one it was.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The performance of the Unión Española team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the O’Higgins team.
Teams with their unique strengths and objectives.
O’Higgins
Primera Division leaderboard now
Considering the home team O’Higgins, standing in 8th place with 13 points in the Primera Division competition in Chile. Their performance statistics have been such as 4 wins, 4 losses and, 1 draw.
In the 10th round, the team has no difference over the Cobreloa team, which is in position 9 just below, and the same score that the Colo-Colo team that occupies the 7th place.
O’Higgins will try to enforce the home factor as an advantage to get a win. This, despite being located in the middle of the league table in the Chile Primera Division and having no high aspirations or relegation concerns.
O’Higgins analysis
After 9 rounds, O’Higgins has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 11 goals so far and scored 9 times.
Recent results have shown that O’Higgins is struggling to find the back of the net, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they have failed to score. This may indicate that they need to work on creating better chances and improving their attacking efficiency.
O’Higgins’ ball possession percentage is 44.89% in this tournament, which is why the team shows rather a waiting game than an offensive one. Fans fear that this could pose a problem in scoring in the next match against Unión Española and would like a more aggressive attitude with more goals from their favorites.
Best goalscorer from O’Higgins
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Bryan Rabello is the player to highlight. Helping O’Higgins with 3 goals scored this season, the Midfielder has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Unión Española
Primera Division leaderboard now
The Unión Española team with 16 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores Qualifiers, with a campaign of 5 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.
Which means that Deportes Iquique team, at position 4, is in close pursuit of the team, that has the same score number, in the 10th round.
Unión Española analysis
After round 9 of Primera Division we count 20 goals scored by Unión Española and 15 conceded.
Unión Española is in that excellent moment of being the favorite after 2 wins in the Primera Division.
As we approach the Regular Season, Unión Española is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Primera Division that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Best goalscorer from Unión Española
Franco Ezequiel Frías has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 3 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Unión Española to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
Historical data: Unión Española
With 7 titles won in the tournament’s history the Unión Española team is one of the leading names in the competition. The team’s record can influence the final result of the match and it would not be the first time that the team have managed to surprise their opponents with a victory at a time where they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of O’Higgins is Bryan Rabello, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Unión Española is Franco Ezequiel Frías, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by O’Higgins 0.6 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Unión Española 1 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 4.84 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
O’Higgins has an average of 2.3 yellow cards per game over the 9 rounds, while Unión Española has an average of 2.2. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Unión Española side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from O’Higgins who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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O’Higgins vs Unión Española betting tip 2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 26th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Estadio El Teniente stadium in Rancagua.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Primera Division match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 3-3 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
