Expert Overview

Deportes Iquique and Universidad Católica are set to face off in an exciting match on August 2, 2025. With both teams showcasing strong performances in recent fixtures, this game promises to be a tightly contested affair. Deportes Iquique will play host at their home ground, which could provide them with a slight edge over the visiting Universidad Católica. Historically, matches between these two teams have been competitive, with a mix of defensive resilience and offensive flair on display.

Betting Predictions

Goals and Scoring Trends

The likelihood of both teams not scoring in the first half is relatively high at 82.70%, suggesting a cautious start from both sides. Similarly, the odds for neither team scoring in the second half are also significant at 73.60%. However, the match overall seems poised for some action, with an over 1.5 goals probability of 74.70%.

Card Predictions

Discipline might be a factor in this encounter, with the probability of fewer than five cards being issued at 71.10%. However, there is also a notable chance of more than four and a half cards being shown, standing at 71.00%.

First Half Dynamics

The game could see an early goal within the first half, as indicated by the over 0.5 goals HT probability of 72.30%. Meanwhile, both teams might refrain from scoring early on, with the home team not scoring in the first half having odds of 64.60%.

Second Half Expectations

In the latter stages, Universidad Católica might struggle to find the back of the net in the second half, with an away team not to score probability of 64.60%. Conversely, Deportes Iquique may also keep a clean sheet during the first half with similar odds.

Goal Totals

The match could see a total goal tally ranging between two or three goals, with odds at 57.40%. The likelihood of fewer than 2.5 goals is slightly higher at 54.10%, indicating a potentially tight contest.

Goal Timing

The opening goal may come after the first thirty minutes, as suggested by a probability of 55.80%. The last goal might occur within the initial seventy-two minutes, supported by odds of 54.50%.

Scoring Opportunities

Both teams are expected to score at some point during the match, with odds at 50.30%. This aligns with historical data showing that both teams have a knack for finding the net against each other.

Card Expectations

Average card issuance is expected to be around three yellows per game (Yellow Cards: 3.09) and less than one red card (Red Cards: 0.37). This suggests that while there may be moments of tension, outright foul play is not anticipated to be rampant.

Average Goals Data

The average total goals scored in matches between these teams is approximately 3.88, with Deportes Iquique conceding around 1.80 goals on average and scoring about 2.09 goals per game.