Manta FC and Leones del Norte face each other on Saturday 08.15.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Liga Pro 2026 match. The game will take place at Manta FC's home ground, the Estadio Jocay.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Manta Fútbol Club 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 Manta FC vs Leones del Norte

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

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

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

👉 Our prediction is: Leones del Norte to win

Take Leones del Norte lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Leones del Norte to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 2.38 to win. We see Leones del Norte matching up well with Manta FC, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Manta FC and Leones del Norte given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Manta FC preview

Manta FC heads into the match with the following record in the Liga Pro: in 24 matches, Manta Fútbol Club secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 0.71 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Tuna's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.

Manta FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 11 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Liga Pro, resulting in an average of 0.46 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Jean Carlos Blanco Becerra, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Braian Ramírez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Manta FC has conceded 30 goals in the Liga Pro (an average of 1.25 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Leones del Norte preview

Leones del Norte comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Liga Pro. They have secured 8 victories, 8 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses.

Club Deportivo Leones del Norte's attack has been highly effective, scoring 25 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Liga Pro, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.96.

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 8 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 25 goals with an average of 1.04 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.19 per match.

Head to head: Manta FC vs Leones del Norte

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

Home Team

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Manta FC

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L L D

0.8

Home L D L D W

1

Away W L L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Leones del Norte

Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L W D

1

Home D D D W D

1.4

Away L L W W W

1.8

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Published on 12 August 2026, at 20:15 Last updated on 14 August 2026, at 09:57
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.