Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta prediction & analysis
60%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.75 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultAntofagasta to win ✗47% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.97
Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta preview and prediction
The match
Antofagasta travel to face Deportes Santa Cruz in the Primera B on Sunday 18 October (21:00 WAT). Deportes Santa Cruz are 14th with 24 points from 29 games (in the bottom three), while Antofagasta sit 4th on 48 points (in the top four). A gap of 24 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Deportes Santa Cruz's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Deportes Temuco 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Antofagasta's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat San Marcos de Arica 3–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Antofagasta arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 May 2026, finished Antofagasta 1–1 Deportes Santa Cruz.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Deportes Santa Cruz and 1.5 for Antofagasta. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Deportes Santa Cruz 31%, draw 22%, Antofagasta 47%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 60% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.66, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Deportes Santa Cruz 1–1 Antofagasta. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Deportes Santa Cruz31%fair 3.22 · @3.40
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @3.10
Antofagasta47%fair 2.14 · @2.00
2.65Expected goals
1.16Deportes Santa Cruz xG
1.49Antofagasta xG
60%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
1–08%
0–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Deportes Santa Cruz 1.2 – 1.5 Antofagasta expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta?
On our numbers Deportes Santa Cruz have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Antofagasta 47%.
How many goals will there be in Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta?
Our predicted score is Deportes Santa Cruz 1–1 Antofagasta, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta?
Deportes Santa Cruz vs Antofagasta (Primera B) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
