O'Higgins vs Palestino: match statistics
O'Higgins vs Palestino: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
O'Higgins played Palestino in Primera División (Chile). The match was played on 23 August 2026. Venue: Estadio El Teniente. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
O'Higgins: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Palestino: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
O'Higgins scores 1.26 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Palestino scores 1.63 and concedes 1.42. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: O'Higgins 53%, Palestino 63%. Over 2.5: O'Higgins 53%, Palestino 58%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
O'Higgins has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.45. O'Higgins: 13.9 shots per match, Palestino: 14.2.
Match halves
O'Higgins: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.74. Palestino: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.84.
Goals by minute
O'Higgins: 76-90+ (7 goals). Palestino: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-1. Average goals 3.33, BTTS 67%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
O'Higgins have the stronger case at home, averaging 1.81 xG from 16.89 shots and 5.67 shots on target per match, while Palestino manage just 1.19 xG away from home. The visitors are higher in the table, sitting 4th compared with the hosts in 10th, and have scored 11 goals in their last five matches, winning three of them. However, their away record is a major concern: they lose 67% of their matches, concede an average of 2 goals, and allow opponents 1.84 xG per game. O'Higgins win 44% of their home matches, while Palestino keep a clean sheet away from home in only 11% of cases, which supports the expectation of at least one goal for the hosts. Palestino's superior recent form reduces confidence in the pick, but O'Higgins' advantage in chance creation and the visitors' defensive weaknesses point towards a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for goals from both sides is clear, as BTTS has occurred in 60% of O'Higgins matches and 67% of Palestino matches this season, compared with the league average of 52%. In Palestino's last five matches, both teams scored in as many as 80% of cases, while both sides conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game during that period. O'Higgins average 2.2 goals at home, while Palestino allow opponents 2.0 goals per away match and keep a clean sheet in only 11% of games. Palestino are also in good offensive form, scoring 2.2 goals per match across their last five appearances, while the O'Higgins defence allowed an xG of 1.83 during that spell. The hosts have failed to score in 30% of their matches, but the favourable matchup between Palestino's attack and O'Higgins' recent defensive problems provides stronger support for BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
O'Higgins average 2.2 goals, while Palestino concede 2.0 away from home, clearly supporting a goal-heavy scenario for the hosts. O'Higgins' attacking potential is backed by an average xG of 1.68 and 5.7 shots on target per match, while Palestino's xG conceded stands at a high 1.84. In their last five matches, games with Over 2.5 goals occurred in 60% and 80% of cases respectively, with both teams conceding 8 goals during this period. The Over 1.5 goals line was covered in 60% of O'Higgins' matches and 78% of Palestino's, giving it stronger support than the higher lines. The projected total of 2.90 goals indicates that at least two goals are the most likely and safest direction.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
O'Higgins have a clear advantage over the full season, averaging 2.2 goals per match, while Palestino concede 2.0, with xG figures of 1.68 for the hosts' attack and 1.84 in expected goals conceded by the visitors. However, the first half may not produce a decisive result, as O'Higgins were level at the break in 6 of 10 matches, while Palestino went into half-time level in 40% of their last five games. The hosts are significantly stronger after the interval, scoring an average of 1.4 goals in second halves and earning an average of 2.1 points per match in them, compared with just 0.22 goals and 0.78 points for Palestino. In addition, the visitors failed to score after half-time in 78% of their matches this season, which favours O'Higgins taking control in the final stages. The most logical HT/FT selection is therefore a draw at half-time followed by a home win at full-time (X/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 | Palestino | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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.
Palestino is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - O'Higgins · 1.8 pts / match - Palestino
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.
Palestino is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.26 goals / match - O'Higgins · 1.63 goals / match - Palestino
Palestino is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - O'Higgins · 1.42 goals / match - Palestino
O'Higgins scores in 68% of matches (13 of 19 matches), while Palestino keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Palestino scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while O'Higgins keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 - Palestino
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.
Palestino is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - O'Higgins · 1.47 pts / match - Palestino
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
O'Higgins - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Palestino - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +5 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Palestino
* 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 | Palestino | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.84 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): O'Higgins 2 - 0 - 1 Palestino. Average goals 3.33, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of O'Higgins vs Palestino?
The Primera División match finished O'Higgins 0:1 Palestino. 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 Palestino?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches O'Higgins won 2, Palestino won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before O'Higgins vs Palestino?
O'Higgins score 1.26 goals per game on average and Palestino 1.63. The Primera División average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 53% of O'Higgins's matches and 63% of Palestino's.
What form are O'Higgins and Palestino in?
Over the last 5 games O'Higgins have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Palestino 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for O'Higgins vs Palestino?
The statistical background for O'Higgins vs Palestino — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.