Manta FC and LDU face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Jocay on Thursday, 23/07/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Manta Fútbol Club vs Liga Deportiva Universitaria, 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 Manta FC vs LDU

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: LDU to win the 1st half

LDU will head in to face Manta FC with a tough task as the away side. Their recent results and performances have been far from impressive, but in our opinion, they are being a bit too underestimated.

We are tipping LDU to win the first half because we see decent value in their odds. They still possess enough quality to cause some concern against Manta FC, at least until half-time.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Manta FC and LDU both find the back of the net.

The Tuna preview

Manta FC comes into the match having played 20 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, with an average of 0.65 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses.

Manta FC's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 0.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.33.

The offence system of Manta FC is led by Jean Carlos Blanco Becerra as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Braian Ramírez, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 25 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.

The Whites preview

On the other hand, LDU comes into the match having played 20 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses.

LDU's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 0.95 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.

The offence system of LDU is led by Deyverson Brum Silva Acosta as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cristian Alejandro Tobar Luna, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 0.81.

Head to head: Manta FC vs LDU

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Home Team

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Manta FC

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L W

0.8

Home L D W D L

1

Away L L L D D

0.4

Away Team

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LDU

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D D L

0.4

Home L D W W W

2

Away L D L D W

1

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Published on 20 July 2026, at 20:01 Last updated on 20 July 2026, at 20:01
Author: Gustavo Porto

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