Universidad Catolica vs LDU de Quito Prediction: Struggle Continues for Universidad Catolica

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Universidad Catolica will be hosting LDU de Quito at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito. According to the table standings of today, Universidad Catolica stands 13th with just 2 wins and 7 points from 7 matches played. On the other hand, LDU de Quito stands 6th with 3 wins and 10 points in the contest so far. Taking a look at the two team’s overall match form, the upcoming matchup is likely to have Quito starting as favorite. The two teams last played in July 2022, and Catolica won 4-0 playing at home. From the last four matches played between the two, Quito has won twice, whereas a fixture has resulted in a draw. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Going in the matchup, Universidad Catolica is coming off a defeat against Gualaceo SC (1-0) away from home. Catolica conceded the goal in the 72nd minute of play and failed to even score an equalizer. Talking about the overall match form, Universidad Catolica has lost three of its last five matches played. Recently the only win came against El Nacional (1-2), in which Mauro Diaz and Ismael Diaz scored goals. Universidad Catolica has conceded 10 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, Catolica is likely to even concede a goal or two in the upcoming match against Quito.

LDU e Quito is coming off a defeat against LDU de Quito (2-1), in which Alexander Alvarado scored the only goal, and that too on a penalty in the 82nd minute of play. However, the next-minute goal from the opposition unsettled the scoreline. From the last five matches played, LDU de Quito has been successful in three. Hence, the upcoming matchup could get them back on the winning track. In the last Sudamericana outing against Magallanes (4-0), Jorge Angulo and Mauricio Martinez score goals, giving their team an important win. Talking about the scoring, Quito has scored 9 goals and conceded 5 goals in the last five matches played. Therefore, I am backing Quito to score at least 2 goals against Catolica in the upcoming matchup.

Comparing the two teams on paper, LDU de Quito stands competitive and tough against Catolica. I am expecting a low-scoring encounter, with only Quito managing to score. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and Quito to win (0-2). Catolica is likely to struggle in the home fixture as well, as Quito has managed to win two of its last three away matches. 

• LDU de Quito to Win for 2.45
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.92
• Both Teams to Score - No for 2.178