LDU and Leones del Norte face each other on Saturday 07.18.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Liga Pro 2026 match. The game will take place at LDU's home ground, the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado (Casa Blanca).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Liga Deportiva Universitaria and Club Deportivo Leones del Norte, 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 vs Leones del Norte
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Under 2.5 Goals
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LDU preview
LDU heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Pro: in 18 matches, Liga Deportiva Universitaria secured 8 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.56 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Whites's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
LDU has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 28 goals, of which 19 were scored in the Liga Pro, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Deyverson Brum Silva Acosta, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Cristian Alejandro Tobar Luna has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, LDU has conceded 14 goals in the Liga Pro (an average of 0.78 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.8 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Leones del Norte preview
Leones del Norte comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the Liga Pro. They have secured 6 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.28 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.
Club Deportivo Leones del Norte's attack has been highly effective, scoring 20 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the Liga Pro, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.05.
The Lions's offensive system is led by Juan Luis Anangonó León, the team's top scorer this season. The ecuadorian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jonathan Arroyo Santiago. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1.06 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 19 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: LDU vs Leones del Norte
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
LDU
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D L W |
1 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L D L D W |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.79 | 1.56 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.89 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 0.79 | 0.67 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 22% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 56% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.79 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 0.95 | 1.36 |
Leones del Norte
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 50% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2 | 2.22 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1.3 | 0.78 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 0.7 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 40% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 40% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 20% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 42% | 60% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.33 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.29 | 1.86 |
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