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San Marcos de Arica host Coquimbo at Estadio Carlos Dittborn in a Copa Chile 2026 Group A fixture that carries real weight for the visiting side. Coquimbo arrive on the back of a commanding 3-0 win over Deportes Iquique, the current group leaders, making this more than a routine mid-table clash. San Marcos, meanwhile, sit on just one point after two games, having conceded four goals without reply, and face a Coquimbo side that has been in significantly better form across all competitions. The home advantage may count for little given the gap in squad quality and recent momentum. Keep an eye on Nicolas Johansen (Coquimbo), who leads his side in shots and goals over the last five matches, and Juan Cornejo, whose three assists in that same period make him the creative engine in Coquimbo’s build-up. For San Marcos, A. Maidana is the only player to register a goal in their recent data, making him the primary threat to watch.
Hot stat: Coquimbo have scored 7 goals across their last five matches while San Marcos have registered zero, a stark contrast that tells the full story of where these two clubs stand right now.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Copa Chile 2026, Group A |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica |
| 🗓️ Date: | 27.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 23:00 CEST |
San Marcos de Arica vs Coquimbo Prediction
Coquimbo are the clear pick here. They demolished Deportes Iquique 3-0 just days before this fixture, and their head-to-head record against San Marcos backs that confidence: a 3-0 win in the most recent meeting. San Marcos have not scored in their last two Copa Chile group games and managed zero shots in the five-match dataset provided. Coquimbo, by contrast, registered 62 total shots across five games, with 27 corner kicks and strong passing volume. The visiting side’s 4-2-3-1 structure gives them both defensive cover and attacking options through the flanks, which will likely expose a San Marcos backline that has looked fragile. We predict Coquimbo to win, and the margin could be comfortable.
Coquimbo average around 7 fouls per game across their last five matches, which is moderate, and they have picked up 10 yellow cards in that span, suggesting they compete physically. San Marcos drew one yellow card in their one match with available data. Coquimbo’s 27 corner kicks in five games points to sustained attacking pressure, and their pass accuracy of roughly 80% reflects a side that controls possession efficiently. These factors reinforce a Coquimbo win, likely with goals to spare given San Marcos’s inability to build attacks in recent fixtures.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Coquimbo to win to nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
San Marcos de Arica’s recent Copa Chile campaign has been poor. They lost 0-1 to San Luis Quillota and 0-1 to Deportes Temuco before being beaten 1-3 by Limache in their most recent outing, a result that confirmed their struggles against organised opposition. The sole bright spot across their last five matches was a 2-0 win over Puerto Montt and a 1-1 draw with Antofagasta, both against lower-ranked opponents. Coach Iván Endre has not been able to find consistency in attack, and the team’s shot count of zero across the available dataset is a serious concern ahead of this match.
Coquimbo arrive in strong form. Their most recent result, a 3-0 win over Deportes Iquique, was their most impressive performance of this Copa Chile cycle and came against the group’s current leaders. Before that, they beat D. Concepcion 2-1, drew 0-0 with O’Higgins, and recorded two wins over Limache, including a 3-2 victory. Their only dropped points recently came in draws, not defeats. Nicolas Johansen’s two goals and Pablo Rodriguez Salgado’s three yellow cards in four appearances suggest Coquimbo are willing to press hard and engage physically. Hernán Caputto’s 4-2-3-1 has given the squad structure and attacking width, and it has worked consistently over the past month.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Coquimbo the Favourite
- Moneyline San Marcos de Arica 4.50 | Coquimbo 1.70
- Draw 3.60
The odds are aligned with the bookmakers’ win probability of 53% for Coquimbo, and we agree. The 1.70 to 1.76 range on a Coquimbo win is fair value given their current form, superior squad depth, and the head-to-head record. San Marcos at 4.00 to 4.50 reflects a team that has not won a competitive match at this level recently, and the draw at 3.45 to 3.70 is not worth backing given how one-sided the recent Copa Chile group table looks. Coquimbo at 1.73 with bet365, bcgame, or roobet represents the most straightforward play on this card.
Possible Starting Lineups
San Marcos de Arica Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Rodrigo Saracho
- DF: Álvaro Gastón Cazula
- MF: Augusto Barrios, Nahuel Donadell, A. Maidana
- FW: Bairon Monroy
San Marcos’s available squad data is limited to six players across a single match. Coach Iván Endre is likely to set up in a 4-3-3, the formation they have used consistently. Rodrigo Saracho starts in goal, with Cazula providing defensive cover. A. Maidana is the one player in this squad with a goal to his name recently and will need to be San Marcos’s outlet if they are to threaten. The lack of depth in available data makes it difficult to project a full eleven with confidence, but the structure should mirror their Copa Chile group outings.
Coquimbo Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Gonzalo Flores
- DF: Dylan Escobar, Juan Cornejo, Manuel Fernández, Elvis Hernandez
- MF: Sebastián Galani, Salvador Cordero, Dylan Emanuel Glaby, Alejandro Camargo
- FW: Nicolas Johansen, Cristian Zavala
Coquimbo’s 4-2-3-1 gives Hernán Caputto flexibility in attack and solidity in midfield. Gonzalo Flores is the most experienced goalkeeper in the squad by appearances and takes the starting spot. Juan Cornejo, with three assists in four games, is arguably the most influential player on the pitch, operating from the right side of defense or as an overlapping fullback. Nicolas Johansen leads the attacking line with two goals and 11 shots across four appearances. Benjamín Gazzolo adds a goal from defense and will push forward at set pieces. Pablo Rodriguez Salgado’s three yellow cards in four matches suggest Caputto may manage his minutes depending on the match situation.
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Coquimbo. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
The Verdict
Coquimbo are the better team by every measurable metric in this matchup. They have scored five goals against San Marcos across the two most recent head-to-head meetings, conceding only two, and they arrive off a 3-0 demolition of Deportes Iquique. San Marcos have not scored in their Copa Chile group stage matches this year and carry a goal difference of -4 after two games. Their squad data shows zero shots across available match records, which points to a team struggling to create anything going forward.
We predict a Coquimbo win, and to be honest, the “Coquimbo to win to nil” tip looks like the best value on this card. Their defense has been disciplined, their attack is firing through Johansen and Cornejo, and San Marcos simply do not have the tools to break them down. Back Coquimbo at 1.73 and consider the clean sheet market for additional value.
