Manta FC
ECUADOR LIGA PRO
FT
1 - 0
Estadio Jocay
Referee: R. Cabrera
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
Match Timeline
Universidad Catolica
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
12'
O. Moscarelli
Manta FC
🟨
45'
Braian Ramírez
Manta FC
🟥
45+1'
Luis Canga
Universidad Catolica
🔄
46'
M. Alonso ↔ D. Palacios
Universidad Catolica
🔄
46'
A. Rodriguez ↔ E. Clavijo
Universidad Catolica
🔄
46'
J. Cacciabue ↔ E. Mejia
Universidad Catolica
🟨
49'
Jefferson Troya
Manta FC
🟨
56'
Octavio Moscarelli
Manta FC
🔄
63'
B. Palacios ↔ J. Fajardo
Universidad Catolica
🔄
66'
J. Troya ↔ F. Asagidigbi
Manta FC
🔄
72'
J. Jimenez ↔ M. Ortiz
Manta FC
🔄
79'
J. Alman ↔ J. Angulo
Manta FC
🔄
79'
B. Ramirez ↔ M. Valencia
Manta FC
🔄
79'
A. Londono ↔ E. Rose
Universidad Catolica
🟨
90+4'
Juan Nazareno
Manta FC
🟨
90+1'
Felix Zambrano
Manta FC
🟨
90+7'
Emiliano Clavijo
Universidad Catolica
Main Prediction

Away Win

Confidence 100%
1X2
1X2 100%
Away Win
Odds 1.83
0 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS 56.9%
BTTS No
Odds 1.73
0 agree / 0 disagree
Over / Under 2.5 65.1%
Over 2.5
Odds 2.14
0 agree / 0 disagree
Cards O/U 79.9%
Under 6.5 Cards
Odds -
0 agree / 0 disagree
HT / FT Model
2-2
Odds 3.00
0 agree / 0 disagree
Correct Score Model
0-1
Odds 6.00
0 agree / 0 disagree

Probability Model

Home 2.3%
X 0%
Away 97.8%
1X 2.3%
X2 97.8%
12 100%

Tactical Setup

Manta FC formation 4-1-4-1
Universidad Catolica formation 4-2-3-1
Manta FC missing 0
Universidad Catolica missing 0

Key Squad Notes

Manta FC scorers J. Jimenez (1 goals), Jean Carlos Blanco (1 goals)
Universidad Catolica scorers B. Palacios (5 goals), E. Clavijo (3 goals), Jhon Chancellor (2 goals)
Universidad Catolica creators Mauro Díaz (3 assists), Jhon Chancellor (2 assists), E. Mejia (2 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Manta FC and Universidad Catolica have faced each other 9 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (100%)
Predicted formations: Manta FC 4-1-4-1 / Universidad Catolica 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Manta FC wins 2, draws 2, Universidad Catolica wins 5

Match Analysis

Manta FC sit 16 with 4 points after 10 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 1 wins, 1 draws, and 8 losses, together with goals at 2:13, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through J. Jimenez (1 goals), Jean Carlos Blanco (1 goals), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 0 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, which indicates a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.
Operating from 2 place with 22 points from 10 games, Universidad Catolica bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. With 6 wins, 4 draws, and 0 defeats plus a goal balance of 19:4, they continue to show very strong form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking quality is driven by B. Palacios (5 goals), E. Clavijo (3 goals), Jhon Chancellor (2 goals), with creative support from Mauro Díaz (3 assists), Jhon Chancellor (2 assists), E. Mejia (2 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. Away from home, the split of 1 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses supports the view of a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.
On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by Universidad Catolica's more proactive style and Manta FC's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Universidad Catolica. Universidad Catolica look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Manta FC expected to line up in 4-1-4-1 and Universidad Catolica in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Universidad Catolica having the stronger overall control. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Universidad Catolica carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 2 with 22 points while Manta FC sit 16 on 4, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output.
Showing odds from: 1xBet
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.83
Draw 3.46
Home 4.48
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.47
Draw 2.17
Home 5.10
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.36
Over 1.75 1.46
Over 2.0 1.61
Over 2.25 1.89
Over 2.5 2.14
Over 2.75 2.49
Over 3.5 3.82
Under 1.5 3.02
Under 1.75 2.68
Under 2.0 2.31
Under 2.25 1.93
Under 2.5 1.69
Under 2.75 1.52
Under 3.5 1.25
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.83
Draw 3.30
Home 4.33
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.50
Draw 2.10
Home 5.00
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.20
Draw 2.38
Home 4.33
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.07
Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.15
Over 3.5 3.75
Over 4.5 9.00
Over 5.5 19.00
Over 6.5 41.00
Under 0.5 9.00
Under 1.5 3.00
Under 2.5 1.67
Under 3.5 1.25
Under 4.5 1.07
Under 5.5 1.02
Under 6.5 1.00
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Away 1.83
Draw 3.48
Home 4.26
FIRST HALF WINNER
Away 2.38
Draw 2.04
Home 4.85
SECOND HALF WINNER
Away 2.17
Draw 2.38
Home 4.25
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 0.5 1.03
Over 0.75 1.04
Over 1.0 1.05
Over 1.25 1.19
Over 1.5 1.33
Over 1.75 1.41
Over 2.0 1.55
Over 2.25 1.86
Over 2.5 2.11
Over 2.75 2.35
Over 3.0 2.97
Over 3.25 3.28
Over 3.5 3.58
Over 3.75 4.54
Over 4.0 6.30
Over 4.25 6.65
Over 4.5 7.00
Over 5.0 10.00
Over 5.5 16.00
Over 6.5 41.00
Under 0.5 7.70
Under 0.75 7.09
Under 1.0 6.45
Under 1.25 3.78
Under 1.5 2.83
Under 1.75 2.52
Under 2.0 2.17
Under 2.25 1.88
Under 2.5 1.68
Under 2.75 1.47
Under 3.0 1.30
Under 3.25 1.25
Under 3.5 1.21
Under 3.75 1.13
Under 4.0 1.06
Under 4.25 1.05
Under 4.5 1.04
Under 5.0 1.01
Under 5.5 1.01
Under 6.5 1.00
Stats
Manta FC Manta FC
Universidad Catolica Universidad Catolica
Shots on Goal
4
Shots on Goal
0
Shots off Goal
3
Shots off Goal
7
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
2
7 Corner Kicks 2
26 Fouls 7
6 Offsides 0
42% Ball Possession 58%
10 Total Shots 9
4 Shots on Goal 0
3 Shots off Goal 7
3 Blocked Shots 2
9 Shots insidebox 5
1 Shots outsidebox 4
0 Goalkeeper Saves 3
284 Total passes 402
172 Passes accurate 296
0 expected_goals 0
🟨 5 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 1 🟥
Last matches: Manta FC
22.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Leones del Norte
0
3
L
19.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Deportivo Cuenca
0
1
L
11.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Mushuc Runa SC
0
1
L
05.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Tecnico Universitario
0
2
L
22.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
LDU de Quito
0
1
L
18.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Guayaquil City FC
0
1
L
14.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Delfin SC
1
0
W
10.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Orense SC
1
1
D
03.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Independiente del Valle
0
2
L
24.02.26
Lig
Manta FC
Libertad
0
1
L
Last matches: Universidad Catolica
24.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Macara
4
0
W
18.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Libertad
2
0
W
12.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Tecnico Universitario
2
0
W
09.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Emelec
1
1
D
04.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Guayaquil City FC
4
1
W
22.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Barcelona SC
1
1
D
17.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Deportivo Cuenca
1
0
W
15.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
LDU de Quito
1
1
D
08.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Leones del Norte
3
0
W
01.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Mushuc Runa SC
0
0
D
13.02.26
CON
Universidad Catolica
Juventud
3
4
L
06.02.26
CON
Universidad Catolica
Juventud
1
0
W
25.01.26
Fri
Universidad Catolica
Sporting Cristal
1
3
L
H2H: Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica
27.04.26
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
1
0
W
12.07.25
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
4
2
W
15.03.25
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
3
0
L
31.07.21
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
L
27.02.21
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
3
3
D
04.05.14
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
2
1
L
01.03.14
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
L
15.06.13
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
2
2
D
16.02.13
H2H
Universidad Catolica
Manta FC
3
1
L
Last matches: Manta FC
19.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Deportivo Cuenca
0
1
L
05.04.26
Lig
Manta FC
Tecnico Universitario
0
2
L
18.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Guayaquil City FC
0
1
L
03.03.26
Lig
Manta FC
Independiente del Valle
0
2
L
H2H at home: Manta FC
27.04.26
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
1
0
W
12.07.25
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
4
2
W
31.07.21
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
L
01.03.14
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
L
15.06.13
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
2
2
D
Last matches: Universidad Catolica
12.04.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Tecnico Universitario
2
0
W
22.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Barcelona SC
1
1
D
15.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
LDU de Quito
1
1
D
01.03.26
Lig
Universidad Catolica
Mushuc Runa SC
0
0
D
06.02.26
CON
Universidad Catolica
Juventud
1
0
W
25.01.26
Fri
Universidad Catolica
Sporting Cristal
1
3
L
H2H away: Universidad Catolica
27.04.26
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
1
0
L
12.07.25
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
4
2
L
31.07.21
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
W
01.03.14
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
0
1
W
15.06.13
H2H
Manta FC
Universidad Catolica
2
2
D

Lineups

Manta FC
Formation
Universidad Catolica
6.9
F. Zambrano
12
F. Zambrano
7.0
I. Cuero
45
I. Cuero
7.9
O. Moscarelli
24
O. Moscarelli
6.2
D. Quintero
16
D. Quintero
6.9
J. Chala
20
J. Chala
7.0
B. Ramirez
5
B. Ramirez
6.6
J. Nazareno
70
J. Nazareno
6.9
J. Jimenez
6
J. Jimenez
J. Troya
27
J. Troya
6.3
J. Blanco
9
J. Blanco
5.9
J. Alman
19
J. Alman
7.2
R. Romo
22
R. Romo
D. Nazareno
24
D. Nazareno
6.2
L. Canga
33
L. Canga
6.3
Jhon Chancellor
4
Jhon Chancellor
6.9
E. Valencia
44
E. Valencia
6.6
L. Moreno
15
L. Moreno
6.7
J. Cacciabue
5
J. Cacciabue
6.7
A. Londono
9
A. Londono
6.6
A. Rodriguez
23
A. Rodriguez
6.3
B. Palacios
18
B. Palacios
6.5
M. Alonso
32
M. Alonso
Manta FC 4-3-3
Starting XI
12
F. Zambrano
🟨 90+1'
G
45
I. Cuero
D
24
O. Moscarelli
⚽ 12' 🟨 56'
D
16
D. Quintero
D
20
J. Chala
D
5
B. Ramirez
↓ 79' 🟨 45'
M
70
J. Nazareno
🟨 90+4'
M
6
J. Jimenez
↓ 72'
M
27
J. Troya
↓ 66'
9
J. Blanco
F
19
J. Alman
↓ 79'
F
Substitutes
1
W. Chavez
G
99
E. Pico
7
D. Cabezas
M
17
J. Angulo
↑ 79'
F
21
M. Ortiz
↑ 72'
M
18
E. Beltramone
F
11
F. Asagidigbi
↑ 66'
F
8
M. Valencia
↑ 79'
F
23
A. Medina
52
J. Rialpe
M
10
S. Burbano
M
Universidad Catolica 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
R. Romo
G
24
D. Nazareno
33
L. Canga
🟥 45+1'
D
4
Jhon Chancellor
D
44
E. Valencia
D
15
L. Moreno
M
5
J. Cacciabue
↓ 46'
M
9
A. Londono
↓ 79'
M
23
A. Rodriguez
↓ 46'
M
18
B. Palacios
↓ 63'
M
32
M. Alonso
↓ 46'
F
Substitutes
12
J. Lara
G
6
D. Palacios
↑ 46'
D
8
E. Clavijo
↑ 46' 🟨 90+7'
F
7
J. Fajardo
↑ 63'
F
19
M. Sevillano
M
10
F. Martinez
M
30
E. Mejia
↑ 46'
M
29
G. Anangono
D
13
E. Rose
↑ 79'
F
26
S. Yanez
F
17
R. Troya
M
20
J. Chala
M

Standings

# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
Independiente del Valle
11 8 1 2 19:11 8 25
W W L W W
2
Universidad Catolica Away
11 6 4 1 19:5 14 22
L W W W D
3
Aucas
11 5 4 2 12:8 4 19
W D W W W
4
Barcelona SC
11 5 4 2 12:9 3 19
D W L W W
5
Guayaquil City FC
11 5 3 3 10:10 0 18
W W W W L
6
Mushuc Runa SC
11 4 4 3 15:12 3 16
W L W W D
7
Macara
11 4 4 3 12:10 2 16
W L W L L
8
LDU de Quito
11 4 2 5 9:10 -1 14
L D W L L
9
Deportivo Cuenca
11 4 2 5 12:15 -3 14
L L W L W
10
Emelec
11 4 2 5 9:13 -4 14
W W L L D
11
Orense SC
11 3 4 4 15:16 -1 13
D W D W L
12
Delfin SC
11 3 3 5 4:6 -2 12
L L D W L
13
Tecnico Universitario
11 3 2 6 8:11 -3 11
L L L L W
14
Leones del Norte
11 2 4 5 8:12 -4 10
L W L L W
15
Libertad
11 2 4 5 8:14 -6 10
L L L L D
16
Manta FC Home
11 2 1 8 3:13 -10 7
W L L L L