O'Higgins beat Deportes Santa Cruz 3-1 in the Copa Chile round of 16, with defender Nicolas Garrido the standout figure in a visiting side that never quite lost control of the tie. The scoreline flattered them a little, but they took their moments when it mattered.
7.9Nicolas GarridoO'Higgins · DefenderDeportes Santa Cruz 1:3 O'Higgins — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 17
- 29(Foul)
Second half1 - 2
- 63(Dissent)
- 66
- 68
- 73N. Cisternas Guerrero
- 75
- 77(Foul)
- 79J. Poblete
Live Prediction
O'Higgins to winWon1.41
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Deportes Santa Cruz vs O'Higgins?
Deportes Santa Cruz 1-3 O'Higgins (Copa Chile, Round of 16).
Who scored?
Thiago Vecino (17') for O'Higgins; Yashir Islame Pinto (66') for Deportes Santa Cruz; Nicolas Cisternas Guerrero (own goal) (73') for O'Higgins; Arnaldo Castillo (75') for O'Higgins.
Was O'Higgins's win deserved?
Yes — O'Higgins were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Deportes Santa Cruz vs O'Higgins?
Yellow cards: Ignacio Schor (O'Higgins); Juan Dobboletta (Deportes Santa Cruz); Felipe Orellana (Deportes Santa Cruz).
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Head to Head meetings
Deportes Santa Cruz – O'Higgins
Deportes Santa Cruz
O'Higgins
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 2  |
Scored goals | 2 | 5 |
Average per game | 1 | 2.5 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 1-3 |
Deportes Santa Cruz
O'Higgins
Best statistical picks
Deportes Santa Cruz – O'Higgins
O'Higgins opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 | 3.10 | 2.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — O'Higgins
O'Higgins is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 42.7 vs 40.4 for Deportes Santa Cruz. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 30.8 vs 26.6). CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards Deportes Santa Cruz, so the edge is thin.
Over 3.53.40
Medium confidence55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
36.2
38.5
CheckSkill
49.8
51.2
CheckMental
26.6
30.8
CheckLive total40.4 vs 42.7+2.3
More match signals
Over 4.557%7.00
Both teams to score — Yes57%1.73
Home win — Deportes Santa Cruz50%3.30
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Deportes Santa Cruz vs O'Higgins?
On CheckLive metrics O'Higgins rate higher: 42.7 vs 40.4, CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards Deportes Santa Cruz, so the edge is thin.
What is O'Higgins's main edge?
O'Higgins is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 30.8 vs 26.6 for Deportes Santa Cruz. The overall rating gap is 2.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Deportes Santa Cruz vs O'Higgins, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.30 | 3.10 | 2.00 |