Our Leones Del Norte vs Emelec Prediction: 1-2
Leones Del Norte vs Emelec in the Ecuador Cup is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 8, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Leones Del Norte vs Emelec 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
Leones Del Norte's Last Match – Leones Del Norte vs Independiente Juniors
Leones Del Norte will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Ecuador LigaPro Serie B win against Independiente Juniors on October 3. In that match, Leones Del Norte recorded 48% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leones Del Norte | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 67 |
 Independiente Juniors | 52% | 0 (2) | - | 52 |
Emelec's Last Match – Emelec vs Deportivo Cuenca
Emelec will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Ecuador LigaPro Serie A triumph against Deportivo Cuenca on October 4. In that match, Emelec recorded 38% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emelec | 38% | 0 (6) | - | 19 |
 Deportivo Cuenca | 62% | 0 (4) | - | 71 |
Leones Del Norte vs Emelec Stats
Key Stats
| Leones Del Norte | Emelec | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leones Del Norte are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Emelec average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.