Manta FC vs Aucas Prediction 16 September 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Manta and Aucas promises to be intriguing. Both teams are not in top form, yet each is eager to secure points to improve their standings. Manta sit at 13th place and are hoping for a positive result at home after a string of setbacks. Meanwhile, Aucas are positioned eighth and are looking to solidify their spot in the middle of the table. Both teams have shown low scoring tendencies, which could impact the number of goals in this match. The odds reflect an even playing field, and this game could prove to be a true test for both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 May 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Aucas were the home side):
- possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corners: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 9 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of past official encounters between Manta and Aucas:
- 7 matches played;
- home team victories - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 5;
- goals scored (home/away) - 5 to 10;
- average total goals per match - 2.14.
Head-to-head statistics Manta FC - Aucas

Manta Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in Serie A (home team - Mushuc Runa, away team - Manta). The match concluded with a score of 2-0.
Here are the game statistics (Manta vs Mushuc Runa):
- possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corners: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
Manta are currently going through a rough patch, having failed to secure a win in their last eight matches. Their current form highlights instability, especially as we approach the end of the first half of the season. Manta's playing style is built on defense and counter-attacks, which occasionally helps keep the number of goals conceded to an acceptable level, though their average remains high at 1.67 goals per game. In their upcoming match, they need to display ironclad discipline to achieve success.
Match Results: Manta

SD Aucas Team Overview
The visitors last took the field on in the Ecuador Cup, where Aucas hosted Deportivo Cuenca. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match stats (Aucas vs Deportivo Cuenca):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 6 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Aucas are showing slightly more confidence compared to their opponents, yet their recent form has been far from ideal. With four losses and just one win in their last five matches, it's clear they're struggling. The club typically adopts an attacking strategy with quick flank advances, but their finishing often lets them down-scoring just one goal against weaker defenses highlights this issue. Notably, they rarely secure victories on the road, having failed to win in six of their last eight away games.
Match Results: SD Aucas
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 5.
Statistics: Manta vs SD Aucas
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- wins: 5 vs 11;
- win percentage: 19% vs 41%;
- losses: 12 vs 11;
- draws: 10 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 0.
- Manta won with a +1.5 handicap in 20 of last 21 home games.
- Manta won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 home games (Serie A).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.71, the guests - 1.43;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Manta vs SD Aucas
- average total in the tournament: 2.81 vs 2.78;
- average total goals scored: 1.15 vs 1.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.63;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.59 vs 0.7;
- Manta: average total at home in the tournament - 1.69;
- SD Aucas: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Manta games against SD Aucas.
Prediction on corners
Manta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33; at home field - 3.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home field - 2.75.
SD Aucas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.41, away - 5.62;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 6.6.
- SD Aucas have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Serie A).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.86 (1.43 for home team and 1.43 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.67 (1 for home team and 0.67 for away team).
Manta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.59; at home - 2.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.5.
SD Aucas: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.19, away - 2.46;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Manta vs SD Aucas
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Manta at home - 10 (77%);
- number of BTTS matches for SD Aucas away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Manta at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for SD Aucas away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of both teams and the season's trends, this matchup is expected to be low-scoring. Historically, both clubs tend to play under 2.5 goals: Manta have hit this mark in their last five matches, while Aucas struggle to score away from home, netting fewer than 1.5 goals in most of their games this season (13 of the last 15). A bet on under 2.5 goals seems the most reasonable option considering the teams' overall playing style and performance statistics.