Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca Prediction 9 May 2026
🔊 The upcoming match features teams with contrasting styles. Guayaquil City, currently sitting fifth in the standings, show consistency but struggle with scoring. Deportivo Cuenca, on the other hand, aim to climb higher from their seventh-place position and are known for their more aggressive attacking approach. Both opponents are motivated to win, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official match between the teams took place on 16 September 2023 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Let's take a look at the comparative statistics from that encounter (Deportivo Cuenca were the home side):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Guayaquil City and Deportivo Cuenca:
- 27 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 11, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 29 for the home side, 39 for the visitors;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.11, in the second half - 1.41;
- average total goals per match - 2.52.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Guayaquil City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Serie A, with LDU Quito as the home side and Guayaquil City as the visitors. The match ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Guayaquil City vs LDU Quito):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 6;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
Guayaquil City currently sit fifth in the standings, showcasing consistent performances. Over their last five matches, they have secured four victories and suffered just one defeat, indicating they are in good form. However, despite these positive results, they face challenges in attack-averaging less than one goal per game. On the defensive end, they are solid, conceding fewer than one goal per match. Their style of play focuses on ball possession and creating opportunities through positional attacks.
Match Results: Guayaquil City
Cuenca Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Copa Sudamericana, with Deportivo Cuenca hosting San Lorenzo. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Deportivo Cuenca vs San Lorenzo):
- possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corners: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Deportivo Cuenca sit seventh in the standings, eager to climb higher. Their recent form is a mixed bag, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. Despite this inconsistency, their attack remains quite effective, averaging 1.17 goals per game. However, their defense struggles with stability, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match. Deportivo Cuenca play aggressively on the offensive end, relying on swift transitions from defense to attack and the individual skills of their players.
Match Results: Cuenca
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 11, draws - 8.
Statistics: Guayaquil City vs Cuenca
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- win percentage: 42% vs 42%;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Guayaquil City have not lost in last 18 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.07, the guests - 1.44;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.52;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Guayaquil City vs Cuenca
- average total in the tournament: 1.75 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 0.83 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.42 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.42 vs 0.67;
- Guayaquil City: average total at home in the tournament - 0.8;
- Cuenca: average total away in the tournament - 0.83;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.75) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Guayaquil City home games.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Cuenca away games.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Cuenca away games (LigaPro Primera A).
Prediction on corners
Guayaquil City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.92; at home field - 3.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.2; at home field - 3.25.
Cuenca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.08, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.4.
- Guayaquil City have taken under 4.5 corners in last 6 games (LigaPro Primera A).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Guayaquil City vs Cuenca
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Guayaquil City at home - 2 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Cuenca away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Guayaquil City at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Cuenca away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (18/96, 18.8%);
- Guayaquil City at home most often finish matches: 0:0 (2/5, 40%);
- Cuenca away most often play: 0:1 , 1:0 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 17.95% (odds 6)
0:0 - 14.06% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 11.96% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, Guayaquil City aim to leverage their solid defense to contain the opponent's aggressive attacks. Considering the home team concedes on average less than one goal per match and frequently sees games with under 2.5 total goals, they are likely to rely on controlling the pace of play. Based on current trends and team form, a low-scoring encounter is anticipated. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals appears to be the most reasonable prediction.
Betting Tips: Guayaquil City - Cuenca
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