Our El Nacional vs Independiente Juniors Prediction: 1-1
El Nacional vs Independiente Juniors in the Ecuador LigaPro Serie B is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key El Nacional vs Independiente Juniors stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
El Nacional's Last Match – Emelec vs El Nacional
El Nacional will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-5 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A defeat at the hands of Emelec on December 16.
Independiente Juniors's Last Match – Independiente Juniors vs San Antonio FC Cotacachi
Determined to maintain their recent success, Independiente Juniors must win following their 6-2 Ecuador LigaPro Serie B victory against San Antonio FC Cotacachi on October 29. In that match, Independiente Juniors saw 41% of the ball and 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independiente Juniors | 41% | 0 (12) | - | 48 |
San Antonio FC Cotacachi | 59% | 0 (6) | - | 73 |
El Nacional vs Independiente Juniors Stats
Key Stats
| El Nacional | Independiente Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
El Nacional are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per match, while Independiente Juniors average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
El Nacional 12-26
Independiente Juniors 17-13
What are the odds for this match?
El Nacional to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.75
Independiente Juniors to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975



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