Universidad Católica Manta betting prediction


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Universidad remain unbeaten and have proven to be dominant at home, making them the favourites for this match. Manta, after their first victory, arrives motivated but will face a significant challenge against Universidad. The home team tends to be very strong physically, and playing at home, they should be able to neutralize Manta. A good bet for this game would be "Universidad to win in the first half," given their strong form and power at their stadium.
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Preview
Universidad and Manta meet at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, in a match for the 5th round of the Liga Pro. The only recent head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 31‑07‑2021, and ended in a (0‑1) win by Universidad Católica. The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Universidad presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Universidad

The home team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 5 points won, after 1 win and 3 draws. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Independiente del Valle, by (1‑1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Mushuc Runa, by (1‑1). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Universidad has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 6 of their 15 matches, and have never been able to turn the score around.

Universidad continues to show its strength in the Ecuadorian league. The team remains unbeaten in the competition and arrives with high morale to face another challenge at home. With a focus on physical dominance, they stand a great chance of defeating Manta, who come into this match motivated after securing their first win of the season.

Confirmed Lineup: Rafael Romo, Gregori Anangonó, Jesus Castillo Saa, Luis Cangá, Carlos Alejandro Medina Castillo, Mauro Díaz, Facundo Martinez, Jerónimo Cacciabue, José Fajardo Nelson, Azarias Londoño, Ismael Díaz.
Coach: J. Célico.

Analysis Manta

The away team is currently in the 15th position of the league, with 1 point won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Delfin, by (2‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against El Nacional, by (4‑3). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 29 goals scored and 21 conceded. Their last away match for this competition ended in a loss by (2‑1) against Orense. In the last 10 away matches Manta has won 2, tied 5 and lost 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 19 goals between minutes (46'‑60').

After securing their first win of the season, it is crucial for Manta to maintain their good rhythm on the field. The team, who have remained unbeaten in the last two rounds, must stay focused to continue their positive run. Playing away from home, the tactical work on the sideline will be key, adjusting the strategy to neutralize Universidad's game and aim for another solid result.

Confirmed Lineup: Felix Alejandro Zambrano Santizaba, Dagner Quintero, Marcelo Alexander Jaramillo Lastra, Justin José Peñarrieta Guerrero, Jeremy Wilmer Mina Valencia, Luis Ortíz Lara, Facundo Ospitaleche, Danny Cabezas Bazán, Braian Ramírez, Jorge Valencia Angulo, Ervin Zorrilla Perez.
Coach: F. Frías.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Universidad vs Manta match, on 16 March 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Kenya, goes to: Universidad wins at half time ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Universidad vs Manta on 16 March 2025 will be played at Santiago de Chile, Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo.

 

Liga Pro - 2025

  • 15% 36 / 240 Games

  • Home team wins 44.44%
  • Draws 33.33%
  • Away team wins 22.22%
  • Over 1.5 77.78%
  • Over 2.5 52.78%
  • Over 3.5 33.33%
  • Goals 98
  • Goals /match 2.72
  • Goals /match home 1.58
  • Goals /match away 1.14
  • Both teams score 52.78%
  • Goals after 80' 19.39%
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