Our LDU Portoviejo vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Prediction: 1-1
LDU Portoviejo vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador in the Ecuador Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 2, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This LDU Portoviejo 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
LDU Portoviejo's Last Match – LDU Portoviejo vs Macara
LDU Portoviejo must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Ecuador Cup draw against Macara on August 28. In that match, LDU Portoviejo controlled 59% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LDU Portoviejo | 59% | 0 (4) | - | 57 |
 Macara | 41% | 0 (0) | - | 34 |
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador's Last Match – Universidad Catolica del Ecuador vs Deportivo Cuenca
Determined to maintain their recent success, Universidad Catolica del Ecuador must win following their 2-1 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A victory against Deportivo Cuenca on September 28. In that match, Universidad Catolica del Ecuador recorded 60% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Universidad Catolica del Ecuador | 60% | 0 (7) | 2.39 | 33 |
 Deportivo Cuenca | 40% | 0 (4) | 0.98 | 46 |
LDU Portoviejo vs Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Stats
Key Stats
| LDU Portoviejo | Universidad Catolica del Ecuador | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
LDU Portoviejo are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Universidad Catolica del Ecuador average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
LDU Portoviejo 14-13
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador 21-14
What are the odds for this match?
LDU Portoviejo to win: @4.2
Draw: @4.333
Universidad Catolica del Ecuador to win: @1.615