LDU Quito and CD Universidad Católica face each other on Friday 12.19.2025, at 00:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Ecuador 2025 match. The game will take place at LDU Quito's home ground, the Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between LDU Quito and CD Universidad Católica, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for LDU Quito vs CD Universidad Católica

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: LDU Quito to win

LDU Quito to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against CD Universidad Católica. LDU Quito's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

👉 Our prediction is: LDU Quito to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the LDU Quito vs CD Universidad Católica match is LDU Quito to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in LDU Quito, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against CD Universidad Católica, who have had their share of struggles of late.

LDU Quito preview

LDU Quito heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Ecuador: in 5 matches, LDU Quito secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at LDU Quito's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 37 victories so far.

LDU Quito has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 124 goals, of which 9 were scored in the Copa Ecuador, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Michael Steveen Estrada Martínez, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Alexander Antonio Alvarado Carriel has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, LDU Quito has conceded 3 goals in the Copa Ecuador (an average of 0.6 per game) and 72 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.96 per match in the 2025 campaign.

CD Universidad Católica preview

CD Universidad Católica comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa Ecuador. They have secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 31 wins, 30 draws, and 19 losses.

CD Universidad Católica's attack has been highly effective, scoring 131 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Copa Ecuador, with an average of 2.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.64.

CD Universidad Católica's offensive system is led by Byron Palacios, the team's top scorer this season. The ecuadorian midfielder has found the back of the net 18 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Azarias Londoño. The forward has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 93 goals in 80 matches, averaging 1.16 per match.

Head to head: LDU Quito vs CD Universidad Católica

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

LDU Quito Team Logo

LDU Quito

Ecuador - Copa Ecuador

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

2

Home L W

1.5

Away W W D

2.33

Away Team

CD Universidad Católica Team Logo

CD Universidad Católica

Ecuador - Copa Ecuador

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W

2.5

Home W

3

Away D W W

2.33

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Published on 16 December 2025, at 20:30 Last updated on 16 December 2025, at 20:30
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.