Independiente del Valle and Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Banco Guayaquil (Estadio Independiente del Valle) on Saturday, 29/08/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club de Alto Rendimiento Especializado Independiente del Valle vs Club Deportivo Universidad Católica del Ecuador, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Independiente del Valle vs Universidad Católica
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The Giant Killer preview
Independiente del Valle comes into the match having played 26 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 22 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.58 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 30 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Independiente del Valle's attack has scored 82 goals during this period. Out of this total, 64 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 2.46 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.28.
The offence system of Independiente del Valle is led by Matías Mijail Perello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Layan Manuel Loor Requelme, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 0.92.
The Blue Train preview
On the other hand, Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 26 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.65 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Universidad Católica's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 45 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.73 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.87.
The offence system of Universidad Católica is led by José Fajardo Nelson as the top scorer of the season. The panamanian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Alberto Díaz, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
Head to head: Independiente del Valle vs Universidad Católica
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Independiente del Valle
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 85% | 77% | 92% |
| Goals | 3.46 | 3.31 | 3.62 |
| Scored | 2.46 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.92 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 46% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 46% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 73% | 69% | 77% |
|
xG
|
1.97 | 2.26 | 1.68 |
|
xGA
|
1.01 | 0.76 | 1.26 |
Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 69% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 3.54 | 1.69 |
| Scored | 1.73 | 2.62 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 54% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 46% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 0% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 73% | 77% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.83 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 0.99 | 1.47 |
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