O'Higgins vs CD Antofagasta Predictions

• O’Higgins have taken just 4 points from their 7 matches so far this season.
• O’Higgins have lost their last 3 matches, conceding 7 goals in the process.
• Antofagasta have lost just 1 of their last 7 matches so far this season, winning 3 times in the process.
• Antofagasta are unbeaten in 5 away games, winning 3 times in the process.

O’Higgins desperate for improvement

O’Higgins were very unlucky last season, in that when the Primera Division season was suspended due to civil unrest, they were stationed in 8th place, only short of a Copa Sudamericana spot due to goal difference. Nonetheless, they haven’t hit the same heights so far in 2020 add if things don’t pick up soon, it’ll be relegation they have to worry about.

Indeed, the hosts have made a very poor start to the season and confidence is in short supply prior to Monday’s match. They’ve taken just 4 points from their first 7 matches, putting themselves third bottom and having lost their last 3 matches whilst conceding 7 goals, their prospects look very bleak as regards finding imminent improvement.

Antofagasta gunning for 3 points

Meanwhile, Antofagasta underwhelmed last season and at the time of suspension were 12th in the Primera Division. Coming into this season hopeful of a more successful campaign, the visitors have looked fairly strong thus far, taking 12 points from 7 matches to put themselves 5th.

Having lost just 1 of said 7 fixtures, Antofagasta are clearly going to be a tough team to beat this year and they bring good confidence into Monday’s clash. Unbeaten in 5 away games, of which they’ve won 3, the visitors certainly won’t be making this trip in a apprehensive mood and will be going all out for the win. 

Antofagasta have to be fancied

Ultimately, you have to have Antofagasta down as clear favourites to take home the 3 points from this affair. O’Higgins are in very poor shape, bring no momentum with them into the game and are unlikely to be able to match a visiting outfit that has made a good start to 2020.

All things considered, backing an away win looks the way to play here and is something we’re more than happy to do. Antofagasta have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning each of the last 5 meetings and we think they’ll be able to prolong that streak via a 2-1 margin of victory.