Barcelona and CS Emelec face each other in an official match of the 2025 Primera Categoria Serie A season. The game takes place at on Sunday, 18/05/2025, at 23:00 (UK Time).
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How Barcelona arrives for the match
Barcelona comes into the match having played 11 games in the Primera Categoria Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.27 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Barcelona's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Primera Categoria Serie A, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offense system of Barcelona is led by Raúl Octavio Rivero Falero as the top scorer of the season. The Uruguayan Forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gastón MatÃas Campi, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1.18 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.
How CS Emelec arrives for the match
On the other hand, CS Emelec comes into the match having played 12 games in the Primera Categoria Serie A so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.08 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
CS Emelec's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Primera Categoria Serie A, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.67.
The offense system of CS Emelec is led by Washington Corozo as the top scorer of the season. The Ecuadorian Forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marcelo Meli, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CSD Independiente del Valle |
19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 17 | +18 | 37 | 1.95 |
| 2 |
Barcelona |
19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 31 | 24 | +7 | 34 | 1.79 |
| 3 |
LDU Quito |
19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 19 | +14 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Orense SC |
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 22 | +1 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 5 |
Deportivo Cuenca |
19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
SD Aucas |
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 7 |
Libertad |
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 26 | +3 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
CD Universidad Católica |
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 24 | +5 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 9 |
Delfin SC |
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 27 | -8 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 10 |
CD El Nacional |
19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 23 | 1.21 |
| 11 |
Macará |
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 12 |
Cuniburo |
19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 13 |
CS Emelec |
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 14 |
Manta FC |
19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 31 | -8 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 15 |
Mushuc Runa SC |
19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 36 | -13 | 16 | 0.84 |
| 16 |
Técnico Universitario |
19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 12 | 0.63 |
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Data and Statistics for Barcelona vs CS Emelec
Check out the summary of team statistics with various relevant information to support your football prediction.
Home Team
Barcelona
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W L |
2.27 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W L W W |
2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 80% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.82 | 2.2 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.64 | 1.2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 20% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 60% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 80% | 83% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.59 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.14 | 1.57 |
Away Team
CS Emelec
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W D |
1.08 |
| Home | L L D D W |
0.86 |
| Away | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 14% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 1.57 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.43 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 29% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 29% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 57% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 82% | 43% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.36 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.22 | 1.51 |
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Facts and Curiosities for Barcelona vs CS Emelec
The bookmakers place Barcelona as the favorite to win the match, with a 57% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
Barcelona - 1.76.
Draw - 4.
CS Emelec - 6.09.
The last match between the teams took place on 20/10/2024, in the Primera Categoria Serie A, and Barcelona won the match. The final score was 2-1.
