The kick off for the match between Universidad Católica and Manta FC will take place at 20:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 08/22 - at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa (El Coloso del Batán). This clash of the 2026 Liga Pro looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica del Ecuador vs Manta Fútbol Club. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.
APWin predictions for Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:
Under 2.5 Goals
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Universidad Católica Preview
Universidad Católica has played 25 matches in the Liga Pro so far, with 11 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses. This results in an average of 1.6 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Universidad Católica's attack has scored 51 goals, 40 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.6 goals per league match and 1.76 goals per match across the entire season.
José Fajardo Nelson is the team’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Mauro Alberto Díaz leads the team in assists with 9. Defensively, The Blue Train has conceded 22 goals in the league (an average of 0.88) and 29 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1 over 29 matches).
Manta FC preview
In 25 Liga Pro matches, Manta FC has recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 0.68 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 4 wins in 27 matches. The team has scored 11 goals, 11 of them in the Liga Pro (an average of 0.44 goals per match), with Jean Carlos Blanco Becerra being the team's top scorer with 3 goals and Braian Ramírez providing 2 assists.
Defensively, The Tuna has conceded 32 goals in the league and 33 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
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 | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W W L D |
2 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 67% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 3.33 | 1.69 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2.42 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 75% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.75 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.01 | 1.46 |
Manta FC
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.72 | 1.46 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.08 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 28% | 23% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 23% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 69% | 58% |
| 1st to Score | 64% | 8% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.34 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.08 | 1.76 |
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