Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.67 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
2
Value bet: Union Espanola to win @ 3.00 – our chance 38% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultDeportes Santa Cruz to win ✗40% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.87
Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Primera B action on Saturday 5 September: Deportes Santa Cruz take on Union Espanola from 20:00 WAT. Deportes Santa Cruz sit 14th with 24 points from 29 games (in the bottom three), while Union Espanola are 9th on 39 (in the bottom half). A 15-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Deportes Santa Cruz – form over the last 5: DLLWD Most recently they drew with Union San Felipe 0–0 on the road. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.5 per game.
Union Espanola – form over the last 5: LLWWW Most recently they lost to Rangers de Talca 0–1 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.7 per game.
On form, Union Espanola have the edge: 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Deportes Santa Cruz 1.4 – 1.3 Union Espanola in expected goals – roughly 2.7 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 50% for over 2.5, 62% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Deportes Santa Cruz 40% · draw 22% · Union Espanola 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.67.
Value angle: Union Espanola to win at 3.00 – we make it 38%, the price implies 33%.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Both teams to score, rated at 62% confidence at odds of 1.67, above our fair price of 1.63, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Deportes Santa Cruz 1–1 Union Espanola. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Deportes Santa Cruz40%fair 2.48 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @3.20
Union Espanola38%fair 2.65 · @3.00
2.68Expected goals
1.37Deportes Santa Cruz xG
1.31Union Espanola xG
62%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Deportes Santa Cruz 1.4 – 1.3 Union Espanola expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Deportes Santa Cruz to win✗
40%
2.48
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.63
1.67
Draw no bet
Deportes Santa Cruz (draw no bet)
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Union Espanola +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Deportes Santa Cruz to score first✗
48%
2.10
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Deportes Santa Cruz / FT Deportes Santa Cruz✗
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.87
–
Recent results
Deportes Santa Cruz – last 6
DLLWDL
29 Aug
@ Union San Felipe
0–0
D
22 Aug
@ Magallanes
0–1
L
17 Aug
vs San Luis
0–2
L
14 Aug
@ Curico Unido
2–1
W
8 Aug
vs D. Puerto Montt
0–0
D
2 Aug
vs Santiago Wanderers
1–3
L
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Union Espanola – last 6
LLWWWL
29 Aug
vs Rangers de Talca
0–1
L
27 Aug
@ Colo Colo
0–3
L
22 Aug
@ Cobreloa
1–0
W
16 Aug
vs San Marcos de Arica
2–1
W
12 Aug
@ D. Puerto Montt
1–0
W
7 Aug
vs Antofagasta
0–3
L
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Deportes Santa Cruz and Union Espanola.
What is the prediction for Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola?
On our numbers Deportes Santa Cruz have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Union Espanola 38%.
How many goals will there be in Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola?
Our predicted score is Deportes Santa Cruz 1–1 Union Espanola, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola?
Deportes Santa Cruz vs Union Espanola (Primera B) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
