ECUADOR LIGA PRO
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Estadio Christian Benitez Betancourt
Referee: B. L. Salazar
Guayaquil City FC
Match Timeline
Universidad Catolica
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
46'
D. Diaz ↔ D. Dorregaray
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
57'
P. Gonzalez ↔ E. Cabezas
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
66'
J. Quinonez ↔ E. P. Ladines Calvache
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
71'
E. Mejia ↔ E. Valencia
Universidad Catolica
🔄
76'
J. Fajardo ↔ B. Palacios
Universidad Catolica
🔄
76'
M. Alonso ↔ G. Anangono
Universidad Catolica
🔄
76'
F. Martinez ↔ J. Chala
Universidad Catolica
🔄
88'
E. Mero ↔ M. Bolanos
Guayaquil City FC
VAR
90+9'
Diego Dorregaray
Guayaquil City FC
🔄
90+1'
A. Londono ↔ S. Yanez
Universidad Catolica

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away or Draw
Probability 69.8%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 71%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 52.4%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away or Draw
69.8%
-
BTTS Yes
71%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
52.4%
-
Corners O/U Under 11.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
-
Correct Score 1-2
-
-
Probability Distribution
Guayaquil City FC Win 30.3%
Draw 20.2%
Universidad Catolica Win 49.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Guayaquil City FC0.98
Universidad Catolica1.4
Recent Form (Last 5)
Guayaquil City FC Guayaquil City FC
WWDLW
22 GF / 27 GA
Universidad Catolica Universidad Catolica
WLDWL
38 GF / 26 GA
Key Stats
0.92
Average Goals Scored
1.58
1.13
Average Goals Conceded
1.08
11
BTTS Yes
12
8
Over 2.5
11
3.14
Shots on Goal
4.7

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Guayaquil City FC Guayaquil City FC 24 matches
Universidad Catolica Universidad Catolica 24 matches
Guayaquil City FC Statistic Universidad Catolica
8 Wins 11
6 Draws 5
10 Losses 8
22 Goals For 38
27 Goals Against 26
0.92 Avg Goals Scored 1.58
1.13 Avg Goals Conceded 1.08
11 BTTS Yes 12
12 Over 1.5 17
8 Over 2.5 11
4 Over 3.5 7
7 Clean Sheets 9
8 Failed To Score 4
3.14 Shots On Goal 4.7
8.1 Total Shots 14.09
2.95 Corners 4.78
52.6% Ball Possession 57.8%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Universidad Catolica's more proactive style and Guayaquil City FC's more cautious structure. 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 Universidad Catolica. 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. Universidad Catolica carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 4 with 32 points while Guayaquil City FC sit 12 on 23, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Universidad Catolica having the stronger overall control. Universidad Catolica arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly.

Guayaquil City FC Analysis

Guayaquil City FC sit 12 with 23 points after 19 league matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 6 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, while the 17:22 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on E. Mero (7 goals), D. Díaz (4 goals), P. González (2 goals), with creative support from J. Ayovi (4 assists), D. Díaz (2 assists), S. Laurino (2 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Universidad Catolica Analysis

Universidad Catolica approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 4 with 32 points from 20 matches. Across the season they have posted 9 wins, 5 draws, and 6 defeats, and the 31:18 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on B. Palacios (4 goals), Daniel Clavijo (4 goals), E. Mejía (3 goals), with creative support from M. Díaz (5 assists), E. Mejía (2 assists), B. Palacios (1 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Guayaquil City FC won 2 times, Universidad Catolica won 8 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 12:25 from Guayaquil City FC's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.47 goals per game.

1X2: Away or Draw
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (79.8%)
Predicted formations: Guayaquil City FC 4-2-3-1 / Universidad Catolica 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Guayaquil City FC wins 2, draws 5, Universidad Catolica wins 8
Stats
Guayaquil City FC Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica Universidad Catolica
Shots on Goal
3
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
1
Shots off Goal
7
Blocked Shots
4
Blocked Shots
4
3 Corner Kicks 4
10 Fouls 12
3 Offsides 0
39% Ball Possession 61%
8 Total Shots 14
3 Shots on Goal 3
1 Shots off Goal 7
4 Blocked Shots 4
3 Shots insidebox 7
5 Shots outsidebox 7
3 Goalkeeper Saves 3
361 Total passes 546
299 Passes accurate 493
0 expected_goals 0
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 0 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Guayaquil City FC
Formation
Universidad Catolica
R. Perea
R. Perea
J. J. Ayovi Caicedo
J. J. Ayovi Caicedo
Y. Rodriguez
Y. Rodriguez
J. Quinonez
J. Quinonez
R. Arias
R. Arias
D. Arroyo
D. Arroyo
S. Laurino
S. Laurino
A. Naula
A. Naula
P. Gonzalez
P. Gonzalez
D. Diaz
D. Diaz
E. Mero
E. Mero
J. Lara
J. Lara
D. Nazareno
D. Nazareno
L. Canga
L. Canga
Jhon Chancellor
Jhon Chancellor
E. Mejia
E. Mejia
L. Moreno
L. Moreno
F. Martinez
F. Martinez
A. Londono
A. Londono
M. Diaz
M. Diaz
M. Alonso
M. Alonso
J. Fajardo
J. Fajardo
Guayaquil City FC 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
R. Perea
17
J. J. Ayovi Caicedo
3
Y. Rodriguez
29
J. Quinonez
↓ 66'
D
6
R. Arias
D
14
D. Arroyo
M
20
S. Laurino
M
19
A. Naula
M
80
P. Gonzalez
↓ 57'
M
10
D. Diaz
↓ 46'
M
11
E. Mero
↓ 88'
F
Substitutes
25
E. Sanchez
21
D. Dorregaray
↑ 46'
F
51
E. Cabezas
↑ 57'
D
4
E. P. Ladines Calvache
↑ 66'
16
J. Ordonez
M
23
M. Bolanos
↑ 88'
D
28
J. Vivar
F
70
P. Mancilla
D
9
M. Palma
F
15
K. Sambonino
M
50
F. Rivadeneira
M
Universidad Catolica 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
J. Lara
G
24
D. Nazareno
33
L. Canga
D
4
Jhon Chancellor
D
30
E. Mejia
↓ 71'
D
15
L. Moreno
M
10
F. Martinez
↓ 76'
M
9
A. Londono
↓ 90+1'
M
28
M. Diaz
M
32
M. Alonso
↓ 76'
M
7
J. Fajardo
↓ 76'
F
Substitutes
22
R. Romo
G
8
E. Clavijo
F
5
J. Cacciabue
M
37
C. Medina
D
19
M. Sevillano
M
23
A. Rodriguez
M
44
E. Valencia
↑ 71'
D
18
B. Palacios
↑ 76'
F
29
G. Anangono
↑ 76'
D
26
S. Yanez
↑ 90+1'
F
17
R. Troya
M
20
J. Chala
↑ 76'
M
Last matches: Guayaquil City FC
22.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Tecnico Universitario
3
2
W
15.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Libertad
2
2
D
10.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Emelec
0
0
D
02.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Macara
1
2
L
23.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Leones del Norte
1
1
D
19.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Manta FC
1
0
W
16.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Barcelona SC
1
1
D
11.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Delfin SC
2
1
W
08.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Aucas
0
1
L
31.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Independiente del Valle
2
4
L
23.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Mushuc Runa SC
2
2
D
19.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Orense SC
0
1
L
09.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Deportivo Cuenca
0
1
L
02.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
LDU de Quito
0
1
L
26.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Tecnico Universitario
1
0
W
21.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Libertad
1
0
W
18.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Emelec
3
1
W
12.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Macara
2
1
W
04.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
4
L
23.03.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Leones del Norte
0
0
D
Last matches: Universidad Catolica
22.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
5
1
W
18.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Macara
1
1
D
10.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Libertad
1
2
L
01.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Tecnico Universitario
5
0
W
22.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Barcelona SC
2
1
W
18.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Deportivo Cuenca
2
0
W
15.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
LDU de Quito
1
0
W
10.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Leones del Norte
0
1
L
06.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Mushuc Runa SC
2
3
L
31.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Emelec
0
1
L
23.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Orense SC
2
1
W
16.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Delfin SC
2
2
D
09.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Aucas
1
2
L
01.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Independiente del Valle
2
3
L
27.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
0
1
L
24.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Macara
4
0
W
18.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Libertad
2
0
W
12.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Tecnico Universitario
2
0
W
09.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Emelec
1
1
D
04.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
4
1
W
H2H: Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica
27.07.26
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
04.04.26
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
4
1
L
11.08.23
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
05.03.23
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
3
0
L
17.07.22
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
0
W
26.02.22
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
1
1
D
21.08.21
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
1
1
D
21.03.21
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
2
L
11.11.20
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
2
1
L
02.09.20
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
3
L
15.09.19
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
1
W
20.04.19
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
1
0
L
12.05.18
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
2
1
L
21.04.18
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
1
D
21.06.17
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
4
0
L
Last matches: Guayaquil City FC
15.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Libertad
2
2
D
10.08.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Emelec
0
0
D
19.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Manta FC
1
0
W
11.07.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Delfin SC
2
1
W
31.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Independiente del Valle
2
4
L
19.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Orense SC
0
1
L
09.05.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Deportivo Cuenca
0
1
L
26.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Tecnico Universitario
1
0
W
12.04.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Macara
2
1
W
23.03.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Leones del Norte
0
0
D
15.03.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Barcelona SC
0
0
D
28.02.26
Lig
Guayaquil City FC
Aucas
1
1
D
05.02.26
Fri
Guayaquil City FC
Barcelona SC
1
2
L
H2H at home: Guayaquil City FC
27.07.26
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
11.08.23
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
17.07.22
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
0
W
21.03.21
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
2
L
02.09.20
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
3
L
15.09.19
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
1
W
21.04.18
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
1
D
Last matches: Universidad Catolica
18.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Macara
1
1
D
10.08.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Libertad
1
2
L
18.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Deportivo Cuenca
2
0
W
10.07.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Leones del Norte
0
1
L
31.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Emelec
0
1
L
23.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Orense SC
2
1
W
09.05.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Aucas
1
2
L
27.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
0
1
L
12.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Tecnico Universitario
2
0
W
22.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Barcelona SC
1
1
D
15.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
LDU de Quito
1
1
D
01.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Mushuc Runa SC
0
0
D
06.02.26
CON
Universidad Catolica
Juventud
1
0
W
25.01.26
Fri
Universidad Catolica
Sporting Cristal
1
3
L
H2H away: Universidad Catolica
27.07.26
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
11.08.23
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
0
0
D
17.07.22
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
0
L
21.03.21
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
2
W
02.09.20
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
3
W
15.09.19
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
2
1
L
21.04.18
H2H
Guayaquil City FC
Universidad Catolica
1
1
D

Standings

Liga Pro
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 26 22 1 3 64:26 38 67
W W W W W
2 26 13 5 8 30:26 4 44
W L W W L
3 26 12 7 7 45:23 22 43
W D L W D
4 26 12 6 8 33:26 7 42
L D W W W
5 26 12 5 9 26:20 6 41
W W L W W
6 26 10 9 7 28:20 8 39
W D L D L
7 26 10 7 9 29:29 0 37
W D W W W
8 26 9 8 9 28:28 0 35
L W L D W
9 26 8 9 9 32:34 -2 33
D D W W L
10 26 8 9 9 25:29 -4 33
W D D L D
11 26 9 5 12 22:32 -10 32
D L L L W
12 26 8 6 12 30:39 -9 30
L W D L L
13 26 8 8 10 21:31 -10 29
L W D L L
14 26 8 2 16 23:37 -14 26
L L L L W
15 26 6 6 14 17:28 -11 24
L L D L L
16 26 4 5 17 12:37 -25 17
L L W L L
Play-offs
Relegation Playoffs