Chile vs Uruguay Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

La Celeste secured an easy win when these sides last faced each other.

Chile national football team are ready to battle it out against the Uruguay national football team in what is going to be the matchweek 18 fixture of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos is set to witness the clash.

After their lacklustre performances, the Chile national football team have failed to qualify for the upcoming edition of the mega competition. They are placed last on the points table and are coming in after facing a loss against Brazil. Chile will be at home for their upcoming game, but it is not going to be an easy task for them.

Uruguay national football team have successfully secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their journey in the WC qualifiers has not been the best, but in their last couple of games, they have done enough. La Celeste are coming in after securing an easy win against Peru in their last fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santiago, Chile
• Stadium: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Date: Wednesday, September 10
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, September 9; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chile: L-D-L-L-L

Uruguay: L-D-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Lucas Cepeda (Chile)

Lucas Cepeda will play an important role in the final third for the Chile national football team. Even though he failed to score for his side in the last fixture, he remains one of their main players in the attacking front who will be looking to step up here to help his side.

Federico Valverde (Uruguay)

The Real Madrid midfielder dropped a good performance despite not being able to score a goal in the previous game for La Celeste. Fede Valverde remains one of the most consistent players for the Uruguay national football team and is yet again going to help his side by regulating the midfield well.

70 partidos con 27 años, capitán del Real Madrid y líder futbolístico de la Selección. Valoremos a Federico Santiago Valverde Dipetta 🔝 pic.twitter.com/ADYxdoM3FT

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) September 5, 2025

Match Facts

• La Celeste are on a two-match winning run.
• La Celeste haven’t lost to Chile in their last five meetings.
• Chile are on a three-match losing streak.

Chile vs Uruguay: Betting Tips and Odds

• Uruguay to win
• Rodrigo Aguirre to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Chile will be without the services of Benjamin Kuscevic and Dario Osorio as they are injured.

Jose Gimenez will not be in action for Uruguay due to his injury. Maximiliano Arujo might also miss out on action due to lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 88

Chile won: 18

Uruguay won: 49

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Chile predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Vigouroux (GK); Román, Paulo Diaz, Maripan; Hormazabal, Loyola, Pizarro, Suazo; Cepeda, Brereton Díaz, Aravena

Uruguay predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Rochet (GK); Varela, Cáceres, Olivera, Piquerez; Valverde, Bentancur, Ugarte; Pellistri, Aguirre, Rodríguez

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting contest between the two sides, but the away side are likely to defeat the Chile national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Chile 1-3 Uruguay

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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