- In their last 5 meetings across all competitions, Universidad de Chile have won 3, Audax Italiano 1 and there has been 1 draw.
- Universidad de Chile have won 9 of their 10 home games in the Primera Division 2025, conceding just 6 goals in the process.
- Audax Italiano Santiago have only won 3 of their 9 away games in the Primera Division 2025, losing 5 and averaging just 1.00 goal per game away from home.
Clash of styles at Estadio Nacional
Universidad de Chile sit 2nd in the Primera Division 2025 standings on 38 points from 19 games, just 4 points above 4th placed Audax Italiano Santiago, who they face on Sunday in what promises to be a fascinating Universidad de Chile vs Audax Italiano Santiago preview.
Both sides are in good form, with Universidad de Chile winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their last 5 games across all competitions. Audax Italiano have a similar record, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches.
Their most recent Primera Division 2025 game ended in a 1-1 draw at Audax Italiano’s home ground, but it is 5 months since that game and much has changed at both clubs.
Gustavo Alvarez has managed Universidad de Chile since January 2024 and has installed a possession based 4-3-3 system with a clear attacking philosophy.
When considering our Universidad de Chile vs Audax Italiano Santiago prediction, it's worth noting that Audax Italiano have played in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Juan Jose Ribera, appointed in July 2024.
Audax Italiano are underdogs at 5.75, despite winning 1 of the last 5 head-to-head clashes, but Universidad de Chile are clear favourites for the game at 1.55.
With both teams in the mix for the 2025 Primera Division title, this could be a crucial match for the final standings.
Additionally, the Universidad de Chile vs Audax Italiano Santiago betting tips suggest Universidad are in better form and possess a better record on their own turf, winning 9 of 10 games at the stadium and conceding just 6 in the process.
Audax Italiano have won only 3 of their 9 away matches and lost 5, averaging 1.00 goal per away game.
Home advantage and form favours Universidad
We make the hosts favourites for this game given their form and home dominance over the Santiago outfit based on this Universidad de Chile vs Audax Italiano Santiago prediction.
Audax Italiano failed to win on their 2 most recent trips to Universidad de Chile and were heavily beaten 4-0 by Deportes Limache just 2 days ago.
This Universidad de Chile vs Audax Italiano Santiago prediction also takes into account that Universidad can test Audax Italiano’s pressing and can also exploit the space in behind, so over 2.5 goals at 2.15 looks tempting.
Universidad’s Rodrigo Contreras is the biggest threat to any defense with 8 goals in 16 Primera Division 2025 games.
Leonardo Valencia leads the line for Audax Italiano Santiago with 9 goals in 17 games and he has bagged 3 of the team’s last 7 goals.
