Gualaceo SC vs El Nacional Prediction: El Nacional Building on the Momentum from the Last Win Against Barcelona Guayaquil

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Matchday 13, Gualaceo SC will be up against El Nacional at the Estadio Municipal Jorge Andrade Cantos. According to the current points table standings, Gualaceo SC stands 10th with 4 wins and 14 points, whereas El Nacional stands 4th with 7 wins and 21 points. The two sides last played against each other in October 2021 and El Nacional won (4-2). With El Nacional doing quite better in terms of winning, the upcoming matchup will give a window of relief for the visitors as they try to secure back-to-back wins. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Gualaceo SC - Coming off a Defeat Against Delfin (LDLLW)

Moving forward in the contest, Gualaceo SC will be looking to maximize the home support and produce a reasonable performance against El Nacional. In the last outing against Delfin, Gualaceo SC lost (1-0) and managed a draw against Libertad (1-1) before that. From the last five matches played, Gualaceo SC has secured 3 defeats, a draw, and a win. Hence, the upcoming outing for Gualaceo SC will be an important one. If the home team manages to win the upcoming matchup, it will move at least 2 positions upward in the points table. About the scoring, Gualaceo SC has produced 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Gualaceo SC has allowed 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Gualaceo SC

Ousame Ndong, Byron Andres Torres, Jean Carrion, John Ontaneda, Walter Wilfrido, Jose Hernandez, Jorge Bryan Gongora, Jesus Preciado, Joaquin Azzem, Henry Patta, Federico Flores.  

El Nacional - Coming off a Fantastic Win Against Barcelona SC (WLWWL)

El Nacional has produced scintillating performances this season, and this is why it stands in the top five table standing of now. In the recent meeting against Barcelona SC (4-1), Jhonnier Chala scored the opening goal in the 18th minute, followed by Madison Julio. Next, in the second half, Byron Palacios and Jorge Ordonez scored in the 58th and 64th minute of play. From the last five matches played, El Nacional has produced three wins and two defeats. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to have El Nacional having a decent advantage. About the scoring, El Nacional has scored 9 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, El Nacional has allowed 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. With the likes of Byron Palacios and Ronie Carrillo in the lineup, El Nacional is likely to dominate the hosts. 

Expected Opening Lineup for El Nacional

Walter Chala, Jerry Parrales, Jeremy Del Castillo, Jefferson Valverde, Diego Armas, Byron Palacios, Maicon Solis, Ronie Carillo, Jorge Ordonez, Madison Julio, Leodan Chala. 

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the recent match form of the two teams, the upcoming matchup is expected to produce a result, as El Nacional hasn’t produced a draw in the last five matches played. In terms of scoring, El Nacional averages better compared to Gualaceo SC. Hence, I am backing El Nacional to win. About the scoring, El Nacional has scored in 4 of the last 5 matches played. Hence, I am backing El Nacional to score at least 2 or more goals. Therefore, the upcoming matchup is likely to have El Nacional winning (0-2).

• El Nacional to Win for 2.10
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.88
• Both Teams to Score - No for 2.096