LDU and Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado (Casa Blanca) on Monday, 21/09/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Liga Deportiva Universitaria 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 LDU vs Universidad Católica
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The Whites preview
LDU comes into the match having played 30 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.53 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses.
LDU's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.03 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of LDU is led by Michael Steveen Estrada Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The ecuadorian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Yerlin Josué Quiñónez Nazareno, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 0.79.
The Blue Train preview
On the other hand, Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 30 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.7 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses.
Universidad Católica's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 51 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.8.
The offence system of Universidad Católica is led by José Fajardo Nelson as the top scorer of the season. The panamanian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Alberto Díaz, who has contributed with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 0.9 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
Head to head: LDU vs Universidad Católica
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 | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 40% | 47% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 1.6 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 0.87 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.73 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 27% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 33% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.77 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.04 | 1.39 |
Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 67% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.47 | 0.93 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 0.93 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 60% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 40% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 80% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.73 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.97 | 1.45 |
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