CD El Nacional and CD Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2025 Primera Categoria Serie A season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa on Saturday, 21/06/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
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How CD El Nacional arrives for the match
CD El Nacional comes into the match having played 16 games in the Primera Categoria Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
CD El Nacional's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Primera Categoria Serie A, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.
The offense system of CD El Nacional is led by Djorkaeff Neicer Reasco González as the top scorer of the season. The Ecuadorian Midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Darío Fabián Pazmiño Daza, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.56 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.55.
How CD Universidad Católica arrives for the match
On the other hand, CD Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 15 games in the Primera Categoria Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
CD Universidad Católica's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Primera Categoria Serie A, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.64.
The offense system of CD Universidad Católica is led by Byron Palacios as the top scorer of the season. The Ecuadorian Midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Alberto Díaz, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.27 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
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 |
Vinotinto |
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 CD El Nacional vs CD Universidad Católica
Check out the summary of team statistics with various relevant information to support your football prediction.
Home Team
CD El Nacional
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
1.19 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.25 |
| Away | L W D D L |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 2.13 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1.13 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 38% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 38% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.52 | 1.59 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.14 | 1.76 |
Away Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D D |
1.33 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.14 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.63 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 57% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.57 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.86 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.27 | 0.71 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 57% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 71% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.77 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.6 | 1.53 |
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Facts and Curiosities for CD El Nacional vs CD Universidad Católica
The bookmakers place CD Universidad Católica as the favorite to win the match, with a 29% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
CD El Nacional - 3.44.
Draw - 3.86.
CD Universidad Católica - 2.37.
The last game between the teams took place on 23/02/2025, in the Primera Categoria Serie A, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
