La Serena vs Univ Católica Prediction – Primera Division

This is the home team’s first match in this edition of the competition, having finished the previous season in 13th place. They are particularly affected by the home factor, being stronger when playing in front of their supporters. In the last 30 matches, they have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses as visitors, scoring 18 goals and conceding 27, compared to 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses at home, with 22 goals scored and 30 conceded. The team comes into this match after a defeat away to Deportes Limache (1-0). La Serena has won 2, drawn 3, and lost 5 of their last 10 home games across all competitions. Defensively, they have not been very strong, as they have conceded goals in their last 10 matches. In their home games, there is a tendency for goals, as 18 of their last 21 matches have ended with more than 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they have never managed to overturn the score in the 9 games where they conceded the first goal. There is one notable period in their last 20 matches played at home across all competitions: they conceded 13 of their 34 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

La Serena is starting the Chilean Championship aiming for a more stable season compared to last year. In the previous edition, the team struggled against relegation and suffered from a lack of consistency. The home opener presents an opportunity to start collecting important points. As this is the first round, the tendency is for a more cautious match with fewer risks. The team needs to show collective improvement to compete at a higher level. A good result can provide confidence for the upcoming matches.