Deportivo Cuenca vs Barcelona SC Prediction: Can We Expect a High Scoring Thriller?

With Liga Pro Ecuador getting recognition on all levels, we have Deportivo Cuenca taking on Barcelona SC at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco del Austro. Going in the game, Barcelona SC stands 5th with 5 wins and 20 points from 12 games played. On the other hand, Deportivo Cuenca stands 7th with 4 wins and 16 points so far. The game might be a little one sided if Deportivo Cuenca doesn’t manage to find the goal scoring opportunity. When the last time these two sides played, the game ended in a draw (1-1). 

Going in the game, Deportivo Cuenca has just won a single game from its last five games played. In the last game, Deportivo Cuenca lost to Tecnico Universitario (1-0) and before that against Emelec (3-1). With 4 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Deportivo Cuenca averages about 0.8 goals per game which is completely under par. Deportivo Cuenca will have to make some changes to their side and overall gameplay if they are looking to win.

Going in the game, Barcelona SC is coming off a draw against Guayaquil City (1-1) in which Jhon Cifuente scored the equalizer in the 13th minute of play. With 11 goals scored in the last five games played, Barcelona SC averages above 2 goals per game, which is completely outstanding for them. Going in the game, much will depend on the likes of Damian Diaz, Michael Carcelen, and Cristian Penilla as they lead the attack forward.

Going in the contest, Barcelona SC will be the favorite to win and win by a margin of two or more goals. The overall game total is likely to be over 2.5 and only Barcelona SC to score. 

• Barcelona Sporting Club to Win for 2.2
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.175
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.85