Our Universidad de Chile vs Palestino Prediction: 3-1
Universidad de Chile vs Palestino in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday March 5, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
Our prediction is supported by key Universidad de Chile vs Palestino stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Universidad de Chile's Last Match – Colo Colo vs Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Chile will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Chile Liga de Primera victory over Colo Colo, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Universidad de Chile had 42% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colo Colo | 58% | 9 (4) | 0.34 | 41 |
Universidad de Chile | 42% | 5 (4) | 0.46 | 35 |
Palestino's Last Match – Palestino vs O'Higgins
Palestino will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-2 Chile Liga de Primera triumph against O'Higgins on February 28. In that match, Palestino recorded 55% possession, firing 15 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palestino | 55% | 15 (5) | 1.68 | 46 |
O'Higgins | 45% | 7 (5) | 1.42 | 28 |
Universidad de Chile vs Palestino Stats
Key Stats
| Universidad de Chile | Palestino | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Universidad de Chile are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Palestino average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Universidad de Chile 13-13
Palestino 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
Universidad de Chile to win: @1.615
Draw: @3.7
Palestino to win: @6.25
Lineups
Universidad de Chile (3-4-2-1) : Gabriel Castellon, Nicolas Ramirez, Franco Calderon, Bianneider Tamayo, Fabian Hormazabal, Israel Poblete, Charles Aranguiz, Marcelo Morales, Javier Altamirano, Eduardo Vargas, Juan Martin Lucero
Palestino (4-1-4-1) : Sebastian Perez, Ian Garguez, Vicente Espinoza, Fernando Meza, Dilan Zuniga, Julian Fernandez, Martin Araya, Francisco Montes, Sebastian Gallegos, Jonathan Benitez, Nelson Da Silva



Colo Colo
Universidad de Chile
Palestino
O'Higgins