Colo-Colo and Audax Italiano Meet Again in Copa Chile Return Leg
The home-and-away duel between the clubs decides the spot in the quarterfinals
On Friday (25), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), the Estadio Monumental David Arellano will host the return match between Colo-Colo and Audax Italiano, valid for the round of 16 of the Copa Chile. The scoreless draw in the first encounter leaves the decision in the hands of the Cacique, who play at home.
Fortress Prediction
According to SportyTrader's analysis, Colo-Colo enters as the favorite to win the duel. The team leads the Primera División, is unbeaten in 12 matches, and already thrashed Audax at home back in August. This technical and physical superiority supports the prediction of a victory for the hosts.
Colo-Colo Lineup
Coach Fernando Ortiz confirmed that goalkeeper Eduardo Villanueva will start, even with the return of Fernando De Paul to the squad. The probable formation includes Jeyson Rojas, Arturo Vidal, and Erick Wiemberg in defense; Matías Fernández, Tomás Alarcón, Álvaro Madrid, Francisco Marchant, and Lautaro Pastrán in midfield; and Maximiliano Romero and Javier Correa in attack. The decision to keep Villanueva does not alter De Paul's status, who will remain on the bench.
Audax Italiano's Challenge
For Audax, the match represents the need to secure qualification on enemy territory. The club arrived at the duel in good form, according to Ortiz's assessment, but faces an opponent with a favorable recent history: Audax's last win over Colo-Colo occurred in 2025. In the first leg, the 0-0 draw leaves the team with no advantage on aggregate score.
What's at Stake
The victory guarantees a spot in the quarterfinals, where the winner will face the team advancing from the series between Deportes Puerto Montt and Ñublense. The competition path moves on to the second round of the knockout stage, keeping alive Colo-Colo's possibility of advancing to fight for the Copa Chile title.
Supporters' Expectations
With the support of the fans at the Monumental, Colo-Colo has the advantage of playing at home. The team aims to repeat the performance that earned them the previous rout and solidify their position as favorites for both the league and cup titles. Audax, in turn, is expected to organize defensively in the first half to prevent the scoreline from getting out of hand quickly.
With information from SportyTrader, SpaceMoney.
Source: SportyTrader, SpaceMoney