Macará and Universidad Católica face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Bellavista on Tuesday, 18/08/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Macará 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 Macará vs Universidad Católica

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Double Chance: Macará or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Macará vs Universidad Católica is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

The 2.89 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.

The Idol of Ambato preview

Macará comes into the match having played 24 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.

Macará's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

The offence system of Macará is led by Franco Luca Posse Yarwa as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, José Andrés Klinger Sosa, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.

The Blue Train preview

On the other hand, Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 24 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses.

Universidad Católica's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.63 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.79.

The offence system of Universidad Católica is led by José Fajardo Nelson as the top scorer of the season. The panamanian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Alberto Díaz, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Macará vs 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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Macará

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D W

2

Home W W W W D

2.6

Away L W D W L

1.4

Away Team

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Universidad Católica

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D W

2

Home W W W L D

2

Away L W D W L

1.4

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Published on 15 August 2026, at 20:07 Last updated on 15 August 2026, at 20:07
Author: Gustavo Porto

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