LDU Quito and CD Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2025 Copa Ecuador season. The game takes place at Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria on Friday, 19/12/2025, at 00:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for LDU Quito vs CD Universidad Católica, based on 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 LDU Quito vs CD Universidad Católica

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 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 comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Ecuador so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 37 wins, 21 draws, and 17 losses.

LDU Quito's attack has scored 124 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Copa Ecuador, averaging 1.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.

The offense system of LDU Quito is led by Michael Steveen Estrada Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The ecuadorian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Alexander Antonio Alvarado Carriel, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 75 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.

CD Universidad Católica preview

On the other hand, CD Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Ecuador so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 31 wins, 30 draws, and 19 losses.

CD Universidad Católica's attack has scored 131 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Copa Ecuador, averaging 2.25 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 18 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Azarias Londoño, who has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.75 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 93 goals conceded in 80 matches, resulting in an average of 1.16.

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

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LDU

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

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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 18 December 2025, at 13:52 Last updated on 11 March 2026, at 20:01
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