Huachipato backed to show their class at home against Cobresal

Huachipato's strong home record makes them the pick against a Cobresal side sitting near the bottom with the league's worst defence. The hosts come into the game in steadier form and are backed for a home win.

By 7MTHScore Staff

Team news: Huachipato will be without goalkeeper Odriozola due to a shoulder injury.

Cobresal have a full squad available for selection.

Huachipato, currently sixth in the table, have been fairly steady in recent weeks. In their latest outing, they drew 2-2 away to Nublense. Their home form has also been a major strength, with five wins from seven league matches.

Cobresal have managed just one win in their last 11 league games and have lost 10 of them, including a 3-0 defeat away to Colo-Colo in their most recent match. They are currently second from bottom in the Chilean top-flight standings and also have the worst defensive record in the league, having conceded 29 goals.

With strong home form behind them, Huachipato look well placed to beat a Cobresal side that has struggled badly at the back.

Head-to-head: In the first league meeting this season, Huachipato lost 1-0 away from home. They also lost both league meetings against Cobresal last season.