O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica: match statistics
Universidad Católica presents decidedly higher form and quality of play this season, occupying 2nd place in the table compared to O'Higgins' 12th position. The visitors stand out with possession dominance (61% average away) and offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2 goals per away match with a 100% scoring rate. O'Higgins has poor form in the last 5 matches (1.2 points per match) and only 67% efficiency in home matches, which is insufficient against such a strong rival. Universidad Católica surpasses the hosts in xG statistics (1.54 vs 1.26), average number of shots (15.33 vs 10.67), and shots on target (5.33 vs 4). Taking into account all indicators, especially the advantage in possession, scoring efficiency, and the visitors' better form, a victory for Universidad Católica is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
O'Higgins play Universidad Católica in Primera División (Chile). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 00:30. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
O'Higgins: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Universidad Católica: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
O'Higgins scores 1.27 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Universidad Católica scores 2.33 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: O'Higgins 47%, Universidad Católica 67%. Over 2.5: O'Higgins 47%, Universidad Católica 73%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
O'Higgins has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.42. O'Higgins: 13.7 shots per match, Universidad Católica: 13.5.
Match halves
O'Higgins: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.60. Universidad Católica: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.27.
Goals by minute
O'Higgins: 76-90+ (5 goals). Universidad Católica: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Universidad Católica presents decidedly higher form and quality of play this season, occupying 2nd place in the table compared to O'Higgins' 12th position. The visitors stand out with possession dominance (61% average away) and offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 2 goals per away match with a 100% scoring rate. O'Higgins has poor form in the last 5 matches (1.2 points per match) and only 67% efficiency in home matches, which is insufficient against such a strong rival. Universidad Católica surpasses the hosts in xG statistics (1.54 vs 1.26), average number of shots (15.33 vs 10.67), and shots on target (5.33 vs 4). Taking into account all indicators, especially the advantage in possession, scoring efficiency, and the visitors' better form, a victory for Universidad Católica is the most likely scenario for this meeting.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| O'Higgins | Universidad Católica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.47 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Universidad Católica is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - O'Higgins · 1.8 pts / match - Universidad Católica
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Universidad Católica is 83% better for: goals scored per match.
1.27 goals / match - O'Higgins · 2.33 goals / match - Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - O'Higgins · 1.33 goals / match - Universidad Católica
O'Higgins scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Universidad Católica keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
Universidad Católica scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while O'Higgins keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — O'Higgins
Over / Under — Universidad Católica
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Universidad Católica is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - O'Higgins · 1.27 pts / match - Universidad Católica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
O'Higgins - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Universidad Católica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
O'Higgins
Universidad Católica
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| O'Higgins | Liga | Universidad Católica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.73 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 49% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 29% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 75% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): O'Higgins 2 - 0 - 0 Universidad Católica. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica?
The Primera División match finished O'Higgins 1:0 Universidad Católica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between O'Higgins and Universidad Católica?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches O'Higgins won 2, Universidad Católica won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica?
O'Higgins score 1.27 goals per game on average and Universidad Católica 2.33. The Primera División average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 47% of O'Higgins's matches and 67% of Universidad Católica's.
What form are O'Higgins and Universidad Católica in?
Over the last 5 games O'Higgins have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Universidad Católica 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for O'Higgins vs Universidad Católica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.