La Serena vs U. Catolica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As La Serena prepare to host Universidad Catolica on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00 under referee Maza, this CHILE: Primera Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

La Serena, currently 14th in the standings with 1 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Universidad Catolica, sitting 11th with 4 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between La Serena and Universidad Catolica have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Coquimbo Unido, La Serena recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Lanzillotta, Salazar, Alarcon, Zanini, Gutierrez, Macallister, Diaz, Escalante, Vargas, Chamorro, Rubio. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Universidad Catolica's last outing came against Cobresal, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bernedo, Cuevas Jara, Diaz, Ampuero, Asta-Buruaga, Martinez, Medel, Giani, Palavecino, Corral, Zampedri. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, La Serena are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Universidad Catolica are likely to mirror that shape. The battle is likely to be decided by pressing intensity and control of central zones.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: La Serena's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Universidad Catolica's games average 3.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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