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Saturday, 1 August 202601:30Updated today
San Marcos de Arica

San Marcos de Arica

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LL
vs
01:30
Deportes Iquique

Deportes Iquique

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WL
Estadio Carlos Dittborn
GoalVio prediction
39% confidence
San Marcos de Arica(39%)
Most likely exact score1-0
Win probability
San Marcos de Arica
39%
Draw
28%
Deportes Iquique
33%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
San Marcos de Arica
18
Deportes Iquique
73
Defence
San Marcos de Arica
27
Deportes Iquique
27
Momentum
San Marcos de Arica
0
Deportes Iquique
50
Danger (xG)
San Marcos de Arica
0.45
Deportes Iquique
1.80
Both teams to score
No

The model projects 1.47 xG for San Marcos de Arica and 1.23 xG for Deportes Iquique. Deportes Iquique's projected xG of 1.23 is not sufficient to make scoring a reliable expectation — the model does not see them generating enough high-quality chances to break through.The projected 1-0 scoreline features a clean sheet for one side. With only 1 goal expected in total, the match is projected to be a tight, low-scoring affair where one goal may be enough to decide the contest.

Over 2.5 goals
No

The model projects a combined xG of 2.70 — elevated attacking volume. A combined xG below 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is unlikely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture falls below that threshold.The projected 1-0 scoreline stays under the 2.5-goal mark. Only 1 goal is expected in the most likely outcome — the model sees this as a tight, low-scoring contest where one goal could be decisive.

xG for (San Marcos de Arica)
0.45
avg per match
xG for (Deportes Iquique)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (San Marcos de Arica)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Deportes Iquique)
1.80
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
San Marcos de AricaSan Marcos de Arica
LLD
Deportes IquiqueDeportes Iquique
WL

Probability breakdown

39% confidence
San Marcos de Arica39%
Draw28%
Deportes Iquique33%

San Marcos de Arica leads with 39% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

San Marcos de Arica Narrow Edge — Model Projects 1-0

San Marcos de Arica take on Deportes Iquique in Primera B.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. San Marcos de Arica's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 49% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Deportes Iquique have won 1 of their last 5 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While San Marcos de Arica carry the stronger underlying metrics, Deportes Iquique's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

San Marcos de Arica hold a slim but consistent edge across the key input metrics. No single factor clears the threshold required to claim a material advantage, but chance quality, defensive organisation, and recent form all point in the same direction — and when multiple independent signals align, that convergence is the model's case for San Marcos de Arica.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours San Marcos de Arica, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Deportes Iquique score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.24 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.
  • The Poisson model works on averages — individual moments of quality can decide matches that data suggests should be close.

Recent form

San Marcos de Arica

San Marcos de Arica

L
vs Coquimbo Unido
27 Jun 2026
01
L
vs Deportes Limache
20 Jun 2026
13
D
@ Curico Unido
12 May 2026
22
Deportes Iquique

Deportes Iquique

W
@ Deportes Limache
27 Jun 2026
41
L
@ Coquimbo Unido
20 Jun 2026
03

Frequently asked questions

Who will win San Marcos de Arica vs Deportes Iquique?

GoalVio's model predicts San Marcos de Arica to win with 39% confidence.

What is the predicted score for San Marcos de Arica vs Deportes Iquique?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 1-0.

Will both teams score in San Marcos de Arica vs Deportes Iquique?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: No — at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in San Marcos de Arica vs Deportes Iquique?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: No — fewer than 3 goals are expected.

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