Universidad Católica and Macará face each other in an official match of the 2026 Liga Pro season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa (El Coloso del Batán) on Friday, 24/04/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica del Ecuador vs Club Deportivo Macará, 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 Universidad Católica vs Macará
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Under 3.5 Goals
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Universidad Católica comes into the match having played 9 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.11 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses.
Universidad Católica's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.73.
The offence system of Universidad Católica is led by Byron Palacios as the top scorer of the season. The ecuadorian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauro Alberto Díaz, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.44 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.73.
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On the other hand, Macará comes into the match having played 9 games in the Liga Pro so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
Macará's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Liga Pro, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offence system of Macará is led by Franco Luca Posse Yarwa as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Federico Mariano Paz, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 0.58.
Head to head: Universidad Católica vs Macará
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W D D D W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 80% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.44 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 60% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 78% | 80% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.87 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.92 | 1.57 |
Macará
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Away | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 1.6 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 40% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 78% | 20% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.56 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
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