ECUADOR LIGA PRO
19.07.2026 21:45
Estadio Christian Benitez Betancourt
Referee: Eloy Vicente Beltran Moreira, Ecuador
Guayaquil City FC
Match Timeline
Manta FC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
70'
Octavio Moscarelli
Manta FC
🔄
76'
E. Mero ↔ D. Dorregaray
Guayaquil City FC
🟨
82'
Dixon Arroyo
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
82'
J. Blanco ↔ J. Angulo
Manta FC
🔄
82'
J. Verges ↔ J. Chala
Manta FC
🔄
84'
J. Jimenez ↔ J. Rialpe
Manta FC
🔄
89'
D. Diaz ↔ A. Naula
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
89'
P. Gonzalez ↔ J. Ordonez
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
89'
M. Bolanos ↔ M. Palma
Guayaquil City FC
🟨
90+5'
Braian Ramírez
Manta FC
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90+2'
Anderson Castillo
Manta FC
🔄
90'
R. Burbano ↔ D. Cabezas
Manta FC
🔄
90'
J. Nazareno ↔ A. Castillo
Manta FC
90'
M. Palma · Assist: D. Dorregaray
Guayaquil City FC

Guayaquil City FC vs Manta FC Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 81.6%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 67.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 72%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
81.6%
-
BTTS Yes
67.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
72%
-
Corners O/U Under 11.5 Corners
92%
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HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
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-
Probability Distribution
Guayaquil City FC Win 81.6%
Draw 9.2%
Manta FC Win 9.2%
Expected Goals (xG)
Guayaquil City FC1.05
Manta FC0.69
Recent Form (Last 5)
Guayaquil City FC Guayaquil City FC
WWDLW
20 GF / 26 GA
Manta FC Manta FC
WLDWL
7 GF / 24 GA
Key Stats
0.91
Average Goals Scored
0.37
1.18
Average Goals Conceded
1.26
10
BTTS Yes
4
8
Over 2.5
4
3
Shots on Goal
2.63

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Guayaquil City FC Guayaquil City FC 22 matches
Manta FC Manta FC 19 matches
Guayaquil City FC Statistic Manta FC
7 Wins 3
5 Draws 4
10 Losses 12
20 Goals For 7
26 Goals Against 24
0.91 Avg Goals Scored 0.37
1.18 Avg Goals Conceded 1.26
10 BTTS Yes 4
11 Over 1.5 8
8 Over 2.5 4
4 Over 3.5 2
6 Clean Sheets 4
8 Failed To Score 13
3 Shots On Goal 2.63
8.11 Total Shots 9.53
2.95 Corners 4.74
52.6% Ball Possession 46.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Manta FC. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Guayaquil City FC expected to line up in 3-4-3 and Manta FC in 4-5-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Manta FC having the stronger overall control. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Guayaquil City FC Analysis

Guayaquil City FC approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 11 with 22 points from 18 matches. Across the season they have posted 6 wins, 4 draws, and 8 defeats, and the 16:21 goal record continues to suggest poor form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on Edinson Mero (6 goals), Damián Díaz (4 goals), Pablo González (2 goals), with creative support from Junior Ayovi (4 assists), Santiago Laurino (2 assists), Edinson Mero (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, which indicates a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Manta FC Analysis

Manta FC approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 16 with 13 points from 19 matches. Their record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, together with goals at 7:24, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through J. Blanco (2 goals), J. Jiménez (1 goals), Octavio Moscarelli (1 goals), with creative support from Braian Ramírez (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 8 head-to-head meetings, Guayaquil City FC won 3 times, Manta FC won 1 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 9:7 from Guayaquil City FC's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 3 matches, with an average of 2 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (90.8%)
Predicted formations: Guayaquil City FC 3-4-3 / Manta FC 4-5-1
H2H summary: Guayaquil City FC wins 3, draws 4, Manta FC wins 1

Standings

Liga Pro
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 30 24 2 4 73:33 40 74
W W L D W
2 30 14 9 7 51:27 24 51
W W D D W
3 30 15 6 9 41:33 8 51
W L W W L
4 30 14 8 8 33:28 5 50
D D D W W
5 30 13 7 10 31:24 7 46
D W D L W
6 30 11 11 8 32:25 7 44
D D W L W
7 30 11 8 11 33:34 -1 41
L W D L W
8 30 10 9 11 31:32 -1 39
L D W L L
9 30 10 9 11 33:36 -3 39
W L L W W
10 30 9 11 10 35:38 -3 38
L D D W D
11 30 10 9 11 25:34 -9 36
L W D W L
12 30 10 6 14 25:37 -12 36
D L W L D
13 30 9 6 15 36:47 -11 33
L W L L L
14 30 10 2 18 28:42 -14 32
W L L W L
15 30 7 7 16 19:31 -12 28
D L W L L
16 30 5 6 19 17:42 -25 21
D L L W L
Play-offs
Relegation Playoffs