LDU de Quito vs Libertad Prediction: Quito Starting as Favorite Against Libertad

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Round 13, LDU de Quito will be up against Libertad at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito. After completion of 12 matchdays, LDU de Quito stands 3rd with 6 wins and 21 points, whereas Libertad stands 15th with just one win and 10 points. After getting promoted to the Serie A stage, Libertad will be playing for the very first time against LDU de Quito. Though both teams have extended their unbeaten run in recent fixtures, the upcoming matchup is likely to be an exciting one. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the contest, LDU de Quito is coming off a fascinating win against Independiente del Valle (2-3), in which Facundo Rodriguez, Jhojan Julio, and Jose Quinteros scored goals in the second half of play. Even after giving up the momentum in the form of an own goal, Quito managed to bounce back hard at the opposition and get themselves in the driving seat. With 2 wins and 3 draws in the last five matches played, LDU de Quito will be confident in extending its unbeaten streak. In terms of overall scoring, LDU de Quito has scored 8 and conceded 6 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.60 and 1.20 goals per game respectively. Quito has also been quite superb at home, as it has managed to win two fixtures and draw one from the last three played at home. Moreover, Quito has produced 23 goals so far in the competition, making them the third best team in the competition. 

Alexander Domínguez; José Quinteros, Richard Mina, Facundo Rodríguez, Leonel Quiñónez; Mauricio Martinez, Lucas Piovi, Julio Jhojan; Renato Ibarra, Lisandro Alzugaray, Alexander Alvarado.

For the upcoming matchup, Libertad will be confident in orchestrating an upset; however, the recent form of LDU de Quito is quite phenomenal at home. Libertad secured a draw in its last home fixture against Universidad Catolica (2-2), in which Daniel Porozo scored the equalizer in the 52nd minute of play, followed by Renny Simisterra’s strike in the 74th minute. Libertad couldn’t solidify the lead as it conceded a goal in the 86th minute of play. Libertad has secured 5 consecutive draws in the last five matches played in Liga Pro Ecuador. Hence, the visitors will be looking confident to once again upset the home favorites and steal a point. In terms of overall scoring, Libertad has produced 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Libertad has also conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. With the likes of Felipe Avila and Renny Simisterra in the lineup, Libertad will be looking forward to at least scoring a goal.

José Angulo; Jordan Chillambo, Yardely Rodríguez, Cristian Enciso, Milton Bolaños; Felipe Avila, Roberto Garces, Anderson Naula, Dixon Vera; Renny Simisterra, Daniel Porozo.

Moving towards the main prediction part, both teams haven’t lost a fixture in the last five matches played. Quito has been quite superb at home compared to other teams in the competition. Without any doubt, LDU de Quito will be starting as the favorite against Libertad at home. Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in two of the last three matches. Hence, I believe that the upcoming matchup is likely to have both sides scoring, and the total goals in the match to be over 2.5. The final scoreline is predicted to be 2-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.62
• Correct Score 2-1 for 7
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.10