Universidad de Chile Backed to Lean on Best Defence Against Huachipato

Team news: Universidad de Chile will be without forward Lofilo, who has yet to recover from a knee injury.

Huachipato are missing goalkeeper Odriozola through injury, while midfielder Kevin Cordis is suspended.

Universidad de Chile have won three of their last four league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Audax in their previous outing. They have lost only three league games all season and remain among the frontrunners in the Chilean top flight. With just 11 goals conceded, they boast the best defensive record in the division. Their home form has also been excellent, with seven league matches played without defeat.

Huachipato came from 1-3 down to draw 3-3 at home against Cobresal in their last league game. They are now winless in their last four league matches, with the most recent two both ending level. Their away record has also been unconvincing, with only two wins from eight league games.

Given their defensive solidity and strong home form, Universidad de Chile are well placed to make the most of home advantage and beat an out-of-sorts Huachipato.

Head-to-head: The two sides won one league meeting each last season. In the first league meeting this season, Universidad de Chile lost 2-1 away from home.