Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC Prediction 22 August 2026
🔊 In this Ecuador football championship match, Universidad Católica will host Manta at their ground. The gap in quality is enormous: the two sides represent opposite ends of the table. The hosts, on class, are capable of producing excellent football on both sides of the pitch. The visitors, meanwhile, can only defend with everything they have. For this reason, the match is unlikely to be rich in goals.
Head-to-Head
📊 The last match between these two sides took place at the end of April this year. Manta played at home and won 1-0. It is worth noting that in the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the home side won each time.
Head-to-head statistics Universidad Catolica - Manta FC
Universidad Catolica Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Macara, away team - Universidad Catolica). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Universidad Catolica vs Macara):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
At the moment, Universidad sit 4th in the standings. The situation is quite favourable: the team leads in many metrics - at least in home matches. They average 2.42 goals scored per game (best in the league) and concede just 0.92. In front of their own fans they can control the game for all 90 minutes. On top of that, they have a chance to bounce back after a recent draw with Makara (1:1). The team has gone 2 matches without a win, so there should be no underestimating the opposition from the hosts' side.
Match Results: Universidad Catolica
Manta Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie A tournament (home team - Manta, away - Leones Del Norte). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Manta vs Leones Del Norte):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Manta are in a dire position. They sit bottom of the table with just 17 points after 25 rounds. In their last 5 matches they have suffered 3 defeats. In the previous round they lost to Leones del Norte (0:2). This result is particularly telling because Manta were at home. Expecting their attack to suddenly transform on the road would be naive. On average, away from home, the team scores 0.5 goals per game, which is the worst figure in the league. There is no reason to expect progress. The resources simply aren't there. In this situation, all they can do is rely on their defence. It looks poor, but there are no other options.
Match Results: Manta
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.83, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Universidad Catolica vs Manta
- average total in the tournament: 2.48 vs 1.72;
- average total goals scored: 1.6 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.44 vs 0.2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.16 vs 0.24;
- Universidad Catolica: average total at home in the tournament - 2.22;
- Manta: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.5) vs 0.4 (away - 0.4).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Universidad Catolica games (Serie A).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Manta away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Manta games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Manta games (Serie A).
Prediction on corners
Universidad Catolica: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.8; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.
Manta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.6, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; away - 1.6.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Universidad Catolica games against Manta (Serie A).
- Under 10.5 corners in 13 of last 14 Universidad Catolica home games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 12 Universidad Catolica games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 10 Universidad Catolica games (Serie A).
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Manta games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Universidad Catolica vs Manta
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Universidad Catolica at home - 5 (56%);
- number of BTTS matches for Manta away - 4 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Universidad Catolica at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Manta away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (32/200, 16%);
- Universidad Catolica at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:3 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Manta away most often play: 1:0 (5/12, 41.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 14.71% (odds 5.6)
2:0 - 14.31% (odds 5.2)
2:1 - 9.83% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Pick
In the current circumstances, Universidad Católica are considered the clear favourites for this match. The difference in quality should be visible throughout all 90 minutes. But Manta will try to compensate for their lack of class with determination and intensity in their own half. Católica are a good team. At home they can dominate, but creating chances against a deep defensive block will be difficult regardless. At the same time, it's worth understanding that this scenario practically rules out a goal from the visitors' side. They will struggle to get into the opposition half. Our editors are expecting a low-scoring outcome. We're going with Both Teams to Score (No).
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