La Serena

vs

Coquimbo Unido

Predictions & Betting Tips

Tight matchup between two very different teams

La Serena are a rigid, structured and disciplined team that play a pragmatic style, preferring to slow the game down and set up in a mid or low block. Coquimbo are much more direct, fluid and versatile, with the ability to change formations and the willingness to press when the situation demands. Cristian Paulucci has brought new ideas and a fresh approach to La Serena since taking over as head coach in May 2025, and he has certainly seen results with his new team on a two-game winning streak. Our La Serena vs Coquimbo Unido prediction is that Paulucci's tactical setup could challenge Coquimbo's flexible approach. Their latest win was a spirited 2-1 home victory over Deportes Iquique, which followed an unlikely 3-1 away win over Universidad Catolica the previous weekend. Coquimbo’s latest results are a 1-0 away win at Union La Calera and a hard-fought 0-0 home draw with Palestino, while they have won three, drawn two and lost one of their six away matches in the league so far this season.

Coquimbo’s steel and structure make them favourites

Despite La Serena’s home advantage, the bookies have priced Coquimbo as favorites at 2.17, while the hosts are 3.50. This ‘Clásico de la Cuarta Región’ is a huge deal locally and the rivalry between the two teams is fierce, so this La Serena vs Coquimbo Unido preview promises to be a tense match. Coquimbo’s superior league position and recent away form in the PD 2025 means they must be fancied to earn a result on Saturday. However, the La Serena vs Coquimbo Unido betting tips suggest that La Serena should not be underestimated.

Tactical tussle could be a battle of transition

Esteban Gonzalez’s Coquimbo Unido have been in the title race since he took over as boss in October 2024, and he has fashioned a solid, balanced and hard to beat team. They have only conceded 0.50 goals per match on the road this season, while averaging 1.00 goals per game in return, which is testament to their defensive steel. La Serena are scoring 1.40 goals and conceding just 1.00 per home game in the PD 2025, so the ‘Under 2.5 goals’ market could offer value for this fixture. For the second La Serena vs Coquimbo Unido prediction, expect a tightly contested encounter with few clear chances. Nicolas Johansen, Coquimbo’s Danish forward, is the team’s focal point in the frontline with 3 league goals in 12 matches, and he is the type of player who consistently gives defences problems, while Cecilio Waterman has been their most clinical player of late, scoring twice in their last 5 games. Jeisson Vargas leads the way for La Serena with four goals in 10 PD 2025 appearances this term.