Ecuador · Liga Pro · Matchweek 2619:00

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Saturday, 22 August 2026

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Olimpico Atahualpa · Referee Russell Macario Teran Leon, Ecuador · Analysis updated 22:56 UTC

Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.78 expected goals for Universidad Catolica and 0.75 for Manta FC, a combined total of 2.53. That distribution gives Universidad Catolica the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Universidad Catolica win

61.9% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.78 – 0.75

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Universidad Catolica home form

    7 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Manta FC away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Universidad Catolica to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 23% / 15% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.78 goals for Universidad Catolica and 0.75 for Manta FC, a combined 2.53 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Universidad Catolica win62%
Draw23%
Manta FC win15%

Double chance 1X

85%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

38%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals72%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals25%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 1–014.2%
  • 2–012.6%
  • 1–110.7%
  • 2–19.5%
  • 0–08.0%

Recent form

Universidad Catolica

  • 2026-10-23T20:30:00.000Z · A vs Independiente del Valle · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-18T21:30:00.000Z · A vs Barcelona SC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-11T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Macara · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T23:30:00.000Z · A vs LDU de Quito · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Orense SC · 2-1 (W)

Manta FC

  • 2026-09-21T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Orense SC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Aucas · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Emelec · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-02T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Macara · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-30T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Barcelona SC · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Liga Pro table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Independiente del Valle3024244074
2Universidad Catolica3014972451
3Macara301569851
4Aucas301488550
5LDU de Quito3013710746
6Barcelona SC3011118744
7Libertad3011811-141
8Leones del Norte3010911-139
9Guayaquil City FC3010911-339
10Emelec3010911-939
11Mushuc Runa SC3091110-338
12Deportivo Cuenca3010614-1236
13Orense SC309615-1133
14Tecnico Universitario3010218-1432
15Delfin SC307716-1228
16Manta FC305619-2521
1Independiente del Valle3325354078
2Macara3419691263
3Universidad Catolica34141192253
4LDU de Quito3415811853
5Aucas3314910351
6Barcelona SC3211129645
7Libertad3314811750
8Guayaquil City FC33111012-643
9Emelec3311913-942
10Leones del Norte33101013-640
11Deportivo Cuenca3412814-944
12Mushuc Runa SC3391311-440
13Orense SC3410816-838
14Delfin SC349817-1335
15Tecnico Universitario3310320-1633
16Manta FC347621-2727

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Universidad Catolica win, at 61.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 62% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.