Coquimbo Unido 1-2 U. Catolica: result and AI prediction

Coquimbo Unido – U. Catolica, Primera División, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso

Coquimbo Unido is #9 in the table (26 pts) and U. Catolica #5 (30 pts). Coquimbo Unido has not won any of its last 5 matches. U. Catolica averages 2.2 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Coquimbo Unido 4, draws 1, U. Catolica 1. Their last meeting, on February 21, 2026, ended U. Catolica 3-1 Coquimbo Unido.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a meaningful meeting between a resilient Coquimbo side at home and a Católica team still better placed in the table. Coquimbo arrive with a draw-heavy recent run but have been hard to break down at Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, while Católica bring the more productive attack despite inconsistent recent results. The visitors’ reported defensive absences give the hosts a clear route through transitions and dead-ball situations. Católica’s capacity to control territory remains the counterweight.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series is closely contested, with Coquimbo taking several of the home meetings while Católica won the reverse league fixture earlier this season. The matchup has produced both tight, low-event games and more open scorelines, so venue and game state have mattered heavily.

Injuries and absences

FotMob reports major long-term absences for Católica, including Diego Valencia and centre-back Tomás Asta-Buruaga, which potentially weakens both attacking depth and defensive continuity. It also lists Galani and Pereira unavailable for Coquimbo; official line-ups should be treated as the final authority.

Form (last 5)

Coquimbo UnidoLeague position #9 · 26 ptsL D D
U. CatolicaLeague position #5 · 30 ptsL W L

Coquimbo Unido vs U. Catolica stats

Coquimbo UnidoU. Catolica
Played1819
Goals scored2541
Goals conceded2228
Clean sheets34

Last meetings

  • 2026-02-21U. Catolica 3-1 Coquimbo Unido
  • 2026-01-25U. Catolica 0-0 Coquimbo Unido
  • 2025-07-27U. Catolica 0-3 Coquimbo Unido
  • 2025-02-22Coquimbo Unido 1-0 U. Catolica
  • 2024-11-09U. Catolica 1-2 Coquimbo Unido
  • 2024-06-03Coquimbo Unido 2-0 U. Catolica

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