Manta FC vs Emelec Prediction 17 May 2026
π Manta and Emelec head into this clash languishing near the bottom of the table, sitting sixteenth and fifteenth respectively. Both sides have struggled to pick up points: Manta have lost three of their last five outings, while Emelec have also failed to put together a consistent run of victories. Over their last ten matches, the hosts have been particularly blunt in attack, averaging less than a goal per game. The key question is whether either team can find a spark going forward, or if weβre in for another cautious affair with few goals on display.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 26 July 2025 and ended in a 2-4 scoreline. Hereβs a comparative breakdown from that match (Manta played at home):
- Possession: 65% vs 35%;
- Corners: 3 vs 5;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 2.
π Head-to-head stats for official meetings between Manta and Emelec:
- The sides have faced off 5 times;
- Manta are yet to win, while Emelec have claimed 4 victories, with 1 draw;
- Goals scored: 4 for Manta, 15 for Emelec;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.4; in the second half: 2.4;
- Average total goals per match: 3.8.
Head-to-head statistics Manta FC - Emelec
Manta Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in Serie A, with Manta playing at home against Macara. The game ended in a 0-1 defeat for the hosts.
Here are the key stats from the match (Manta vs Macara):
- Possession: 54% vs 46%;
- Corners: 4 vs 7;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Manta are enduring a prolonged slump and currently boast one of the weakest attacking records in the league. Over their last ten matches, the side have averaged just 0.3 goals per game, underlining their limited offensive capabilities. In their previous five outings, the hosts have managed only one win while suffering three defeats, with their struggles persisting even on home turf. Defensively, Manta concede just over a goal per match, but they consistently come under pressure-even from teams near the bottom of the table. Their lack of firepower has been evident throughout the season as well as in recent fixtures: Manta rarely create genuine scoring opportunities in the final third.
Match Results: Manta
Emelec Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in Serie A, where Emelec hosted Libertad. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
Hereβs a breakdown of the key statistics (Emelec vs Libertad):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 11 vs 1;
- Fouls committed: 15 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Emelec head into this fixture struggling to find any real attacking spark. Over their last ten matches, they have averaged just 0.7 goals per game, and their season-long scoring rate barely surpasses one goal per match. In their previous five outings, Emelec have picked up two wins but also suffered two defeats, highlighting a lack of consistency-even against opponents from the lower end of the table. A key trend stands out: Emelec have now gone 14 consecutive away games without scoring more than once in a match, which underlines their ongoing difficulties in converting chances on the road. Defensively, there are also concerns, with the side conceding an average of 1.3 goals per game due to frequent errors at the back.
Match Results: Emelec
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.4;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 1.4.
First-Half Stats: Manta (home) vs Emelec (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 5;
- wins: 1 (16.67%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 2 (33.33%) vs 2 (40%);
- draws: 3 (50%) vs 3 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.4.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.7) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Emelec have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games (Serie A).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 4, draws - 1.
Statistics: Manta vs Emelec
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 2 vs 4;
- win percentage: 15% vs 31%;
- losses: 9 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 7 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.8, the guests - 3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Manta vs Emelec
- average total in the tournament: 1.46 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 0.31 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.15 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.15 vs 0.38;
- Manta: average total at home in the tournament - 0.17;
- Emelec: average total away in the tournament - 0.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.3 (home - 0.2) vs 0.7 (away - 0.4).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Manta games against Emelec (Serie A).
Prediction on corners
Manta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.85; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.
Emelec: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 3.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 3.4.
- Emelec have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 1 times.
Statistics: Manta vs Emelec
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Manta at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Emelec away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 1 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Manta at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Emelec away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (19/104, 18.3%);
- Manta at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (3/6, 50%);
- Emelec away most often play: 2:0 (3/5, 60%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 18.13% (odds 5.5)
0:0 - 17.14% (odds 12.9)
1:0 - 14.94% (odds 6.5)
- Emelec lost 0:2 in 3 of last 4 away games (Serie A).
β Editorial Prediction
Two sides struggling with prolonged attacking issues and inconsistency go head-to-head in this fixture. Manta have shown minimal productivity throughout the campaign and continue to struggle for goals, even on home turf. Emelec, meanwhile, are also facing difficulties up front: over their last ten outings, the visitors have averaged less than a goal per game, and they have now gone 14 consecutive away matches without scoring twice-a key statistic for this prediction. While neither defence can be called solid, the lack of cohesion in both teamsβ attacking play limits the prospects for an open contest. Given these trends, backing under 2.5 goals stands out as the most well-founded option.
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