Libertad de Loja and Macará face each other on Tuesday 08.25.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Liga Pro 2026 match. The game will take place at Libertad de Loja's home ground, the Estadio Reina del Cisne.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Libertad Fútbol Club and Club Deportivo Macará, 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 Libertad de Loja vs Macará

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

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Libertad de Loja or Draw

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

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Libertad de Loja and Macará, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Macará has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

👉 Our prediction is: Libertad de Loja to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Libertad de Loja is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Macará, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Libertad de Loja to win the first half in the half-time market.

Libertad de Loja preview

Libertad de Loja heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Pro: in 25 matches, Libertad Fútbol Club secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Pride of Loja's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Libertad de Loja has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 28 were scored in the Liga Pro, resulting in an average of 1.12 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Vilinton Germán Branda Merlín, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gabriel Cortez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Libertad de Loja has conceded 29 goals in the Liga Pro (an average of 1.16 per game) and 33 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Macará preview

Macará comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Liga Pro. They have secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.68 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses.

Club Deportivo Macará's attack has been highly effective, scoring 43 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Liga Pro, with an average of 1.32 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.

The Idol of Ambato's offensive system is led by Franco Luca Posse Yarwa, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, José Andrés Klinger Sosa. The forward has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 36 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.

Head to head: Libertad de Loja vs Macará

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

Home Team

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Libertad de Loja

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W W

2.6

Home W W W W L

2.4

Away D W L D L

1

Away Team

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Macará

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W W

1.6

Home D D W W W

2.2

Away L W D W L

1.4

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Published on 22 August 2026, at 20:16 Last updated on 22 August 2026, at 20:16
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.