Our Defensa y Justicia vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Prediction: 1-1
Defensa y Justicia vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador in the Copa Sudamericana is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday May 14, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Defensa y Justicia vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Vitoria vs Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Copa Sudamericana draw with Vitoria on May 6. In that match, Defensa y Justicia recorded 54% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vitoria | 46% | 10 (8) | 2.87 | 43 |
 Defensa y Justicia | 54% | 6 (8) | 1.19 | 41 |
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador's Last Match – Universidad Catolica del Ecuador vs Barcelona Guayaquil
Determined to get back to winning ways, Universidad Catolica del Ecuador must win after their 2-2 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A draw against Barcelona Guayaquil on May 11. In that match, Universidad Catolica del Ecuador saw 56% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Universidad Catolica del Ecuador | 56% | 0 (6) | 0.97 | 39 |
 Barcelona Guayaquil | 44% | 0 (7) | 1.82 | 14 |
Defensa y Justicia vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Stats
Key Stats
| Defensa y Justicia | Universidad Catolica del Ecuador | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensa y Justicia are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Universidad Catolica del Ecuador average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Defensa y Justicia 8-16
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Defensa y Justicia to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.5
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Defensa y Justicia (4-3-3) : Enrique Bologna, Ezequiel Cannavo, Emanuel Aguilera, Rafael Delgado, Alexis Soto, Cesar Perez, Kevin Gutierrez, Lucas Gonzalez, Francisco Agustin Gonzalez, Abiel Osorio, Gaston Togni
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador (4-2-3-1) : Rafael Romo, Gregori Anangono, Luis Canga, Jhon Chancellor, Carlos Medina, Luis Moreno, Emiliano Clavijo, Jose Fajardo, Mauro Diaz, Ismael Diaz, Byron Palacios
Cienciano 
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Caracas 
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