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Audax Italiano host La Serena at Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida in a mid-table Chilean Primera Division clash between two sides fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. Both teams sit in the bottom half of the table, with Audax on 15 points and La Serena slightly ahead on 17, making this a direct six-pointer in terms of league positioning. A notable detail going into this fixture: the last time these two met, Audax Italiano won 4-2, and across the last four head-to-head matches, the home side has won every single time.
Michael Fuentes leads Audax’s attacking output with 2 goals and 9 shots across the last five matches, combining well with Diego Coelho, who also has 2 goals and shows a willingness to get into dangerous areas. For La Serena, Diego Rubio stands out with 2 goals from just 3 appearances, giving coach Felipe Gutiérrez a reliable finisher off the bench or in the starting lineup.
Hot stat: La Serena shipped 4 goals against Palestino and another 4 against Colo Colo in their last five matches, conceding 12 goals across that span. Their defensive record is the most alarming number coming into this game.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Chilean Primera Division 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida, La Florida |
| 🗓️ Date: | 13.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 02:00 CEST |
Audax Italiano vs La Serena Prediction
Audax Italiano are the clear pick here. They hold home advantage, a superior world club ranking, and a dominant head-to-head record over La Serena. Their 4-2 win over La Serena earlier in the Copa de la Liga and a 3-1 win before that point to a consistent pattern of controlling this fixture. La Serena’s form over the last 30 days reads one win from four matches, and they arrive having just lost 0-2 to Union La Calera.
Audax play a 4-1-4-1 structure that prioritizes midfield compactness and transitions, while La Serena deploy a 4-4-2 that can leave space in behind. Audax average 69 shots across their last five games to La Serena’s 48, showing a meaningful difference in offensive intent. La Serena commit fewer fouls (41 vs 56) but that largely reflects their lower pressing intensity rather than disciplined defending. Both sides have accumulated 10 yellow cards in five games, so physical play is expected. Audax’s pass accuracy of 78% (1463 accurate out of 1875) edges La Serena’s 75%, giving them an edge in controlled buildup.
| 🔥 Hot Tip: | Audax Italiano to win & Over 2.5 Goals |
| ⚽ Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥 Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯 Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Audax Italiano’s last five matches show a mixed but improving picture. They beat Cobresal 2-1 and Barracas Central 2-0 in consecutive games, then drew 0-0 with Palestino in a tight affair, before earning a 2-2 draw against Universidad de Chile in their most recent outing. The loss to Olimpia Asuncion (1-3) is the one blemish, but that was a Copa Sudamericana fixture against a strong Paraguayan side. In league action, Audax have shown the ability to score and win at home, and their xG-implied shot volume suggests they create enough to find the net consistently.
La Serena’s recent run is more concerning. They beat Limache 4-1 three games ago in what looks like an outlier, because surrounding that result they lost 1-5 to Palestino and 2-4 to Colo Colo. Their most recent game was a 0-2 home loss to Union La Calera, a team ranked 13th in the table. La Serena have conceded 12 goals in their last five matches and only kept one clean sheet in that stretch. Coach Felipe Gutiérrez has a goalkeeper rotation issue too, with Federico Lanzillota playing four of the last five games but Eryin Sanhueza and Jose Tapia also getting minutes.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Audax Italiano | La Serena |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 69 | 48 |
| Free kicks | 51 | 44 |
| Corner kicks | 19 | 17 |
| Total fouls | 56 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 78 | 75 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 45 |
| Offsides | 14 | 7 |
🚨 Check out our dedicated Audax Italiano vs La Serena stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Audax Italiano the Favourite
- Moneyline Audax Italiano 1.90 | La Serena 3.40
- Draw 3.40
- Over/Under Over 2.5 ~1.80 | Under 2.5 ~2.00
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes ~1.75 | No ~2.05
The bookmakers’ average of 48% for Audax feels about right given their home record and head-to-head dominance. La Serena at 27% is fair given their form, but the odds around 3.40-3.50 slightly overstate their chances. The draw at 3.40-3.50 offers some value on paper, but given how these two have played against each other recently, a draw outcome goes against the grain of all four previous meetings. The over 2.5 goals market is where we see the most appeal, as both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities and their last direct encounter produced six goals.
Possible Starting Lineups
Audax Italiano Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Tomas Ahumada
- DF: Enzo Ferrario, Daniel Piña, Raimundo Rebolledo, Oliver Rojas
- MF: Marco Collao Ramos, Diego Monreal, Federico Mateos, F. Loyola, Vicente Zenteno
- FW: Michael Fuentes
Gustavo Lema has been consistent with his 4-1-4-1 shape, and Tomas Ahumada is the undisputed starter in goal with 5 appearances and 16 saves in the last five matches. Daniel Piña and Enzo Ferrario anchor the defensive line, with Piña also contributing a goal from deep. Marco Collao Ramos is key in the midfield press with 9 interceptions. Michael Fuentes leads the line and is the player to watch, combining the highest shot count (9) with 2 goals and strong movement off the ball. Diego Coelho provides rotation cover and goals from deeper positions.
La Serena Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Federico Lanzillota
- DF: Bruno Gutierrez, Rafael Delgado, Joaquín Gutierrez, F. Dinamarca
- MF: Felipe Chamorro, Gonzalo Escalante, Sebastián Díaz, Francis Mac Allister
- FW: Diego Rubio, Ángelo Henríquez
La Serena’s 4-4-2 relies on Gonzalo Escalante and Sebastián Díaz to control the center of the pitch, with Díaz recording 8 interceptions in four games. Felipe Chamorro is the most productive midfielder with 2 goals and 8 shots, making him the main attacking threat from midfield. Up front, Diego Rubio’s 2 goals from 3 appearances make him the likely starter, partnered with Ángelo Henríquez who adds a goal and assist. Federico Lanzillota starts in goal after playing four of the last five matches, though his 11 saves reflect how much his defense has exposed him.
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La Serena. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
We predict an Audax Italiano win. The home side has beaten La Serena in all four of their previous meetings, scored 10 goals across those games, and are the more organized side at this point in the season. La Serena’s defense has been leaking consistently, conceding 12 goals in five matches, and they arrive off a 0-2 defeat to a lower-ranked team. Audax are not in brilliant form either, sitting 14th with just 4 wins from 14 league games, but this fixture suits them. We also back both teams to score given La Serena’s attacking output in the 4-1 win over Limache and Diego Rubio’s form. Over 2.5 goals is the most natural market to pair with an Audax win, and the combination of the two makes for the best value bet on this card.
- Audax Italiano Win
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals
