A football match between Universidad Católica and Colo-Colo of the Primera Division will take place in Chile on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at 21:30h (UTC), check the Universidad Católica vs Colo-Colo betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Universidad Católica vs Colo-Colo will occur
The game will be played in the small Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK stadium, in the city of Santiago de Chile, with a capacity for 3500 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Universidad Católica vs Colo-Colo betting tip 2024
The Primera Division has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.73 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.56 goals per match played.
Universidad Católica last match
Universidad Católica is coming off a win. In its last outing they faced Deportes Iquique in a match valid for Primera Division, and the match ended 2-3. The eleven coached by T. Retzalff Nunes played in a 4-4-2 formation.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 3.00, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
Colo-Colo last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Primera Division, Colo-Colo, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the Cobreloa team with a final score of 0-2.
With odds of 7.00, it is clear that defeat was not in anyone’s plans for this match. The team was the clear favorite for the win, but they could do nothing to avoid defeat.
Universidad Católica vs Colo-Colo h2h
Colo-Colo was in 3rd place in the Primera Division while Universidad Católica was in 8th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Colo-Colo team entered the field with the 4-3-3 formation, the same tactic Universidad Católica used in the match.
The two teams have not faced each other since 01-10-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023 season of the Primera Division, and the match ended with a 2-1 win for Colo-Colo.
The last time these two teams faced off, neither team had a decisive advantage.
Universidad Católica
Primera Division leaderboard now
The Universidad Católica team with 12 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Copa Sul-Americana, with a campaign of 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
This means that, in the 9th round, the team has the same score, and the Coquimbo Unido team is just behind in 8th place.
Universidad Católica analysis
Currently, Universidad Católica has a tally of 9 goals scored and 7 goals against, at the end of round 8 of Primera Division.
It appears that Universidad Católica is encountering difficulties in scoring goals, as evidenced by their low number of goals scored and the high number of games in which they have failed to score. This could imply that their attacking play is lacking in quality and they need to work on creating better chances.
Best goalscorer from Universidad Católica
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Fernando Zampedri. With 3 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Universidad Católica team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Colo-Colo
Primera Division leaderboard now
Colo-Colo arrives in this game with 10 points, and in 10th place in the Primera Division, having won 3 games in total and lost 4 times, making a total of 1 draw.
Which means that in the 9th round, the team has, the same score that the Ñublense team who is in the position 11.
Colo-Colo analysis
After 8 rounds, Colo-Colo has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 9 goals for and 8 conceded.
Recent games have demonstrated that Colo-Colo is having difficulties in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating more quality chances.
As we approach the Regular Season, Colo-Colo is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.88 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Usually, it is with an 69.88% average ball possession that the Colo-Colo team tries to control the game. This is because typically, teams with ball possession above 50% have some control over their opponents.
Colo-Colo could face difficulties in maintaining their top form when confronted with a packed schedule featuring several games in a short span. Despite the odds pointing towards a close contest, the team’s busy schedule could impact their performance against Universidad Católica.
Best goalscorer from Colo-Colo
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Carlos Palacios is the player to highlight. Helping Colo-Colo with 2 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Historical data: Colo-Colo
With 32 titles won in the tournament’s history the Colo-Colo team is one of the leading names in the competition. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Colo-Colo has an average of 0.75 goals per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Colo-Colo does not concede goals away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.8.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.56 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
Colo-Colo is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.5 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Colo-Colo in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Universidad Católica has an average of 2.4 yellow cards per game over the 8 rounds, while Colo-Colo has an average of 1.8. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.75 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
In games like these, the players are usually nervous and sometimes even aggressive due to the tension that this rivalry involves. Therefore, a good option is to bet that the match will have an above average number of cards or that at least one red card will be shown.
On the Colo-Colo side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Universidad Católica who only saw the red card twice. 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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Universidad Católica vs Colo-Colo betting tip 2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 20th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK stadium in Santiago de Chile.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Primera Division match, referring to the 2023 season, and ended with a 2-1 result for Colo-Colo.
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.
