Aucas vs Manta FC Prediction 26 May 2026
🔊 Aucas sit mid-table in the Ecuadorian Serie A, while Manta find themselves at the bottom, fighting for survival. The hosts have shown more consistency in recent outings, picking up three wins and two losses in their last five matches. In contrast, the visitors have managed just two victories over the same stretch. Both sides are not known for high-scoring affairs, which shapes expectations for this upcoming clash.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 16 September 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown of that clash (Manta were the home team):
- Possession: 52% vs 48%;
- Corners: 12 vs 11;
- Fouls committed: 18 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 Aucas and Manta have gone head-to-head eight times. The hosts have claimed two victories, while the visitors are still searching for their first win in this fixture. The remaining six encounters have ended in draws. Over these matches, Aucas have found the net 11 times, with Manta responding with six goals of their own. On average, fans have witnessed just over two goals per game between these sides - 2.13 per match.
Head-to-head statistics Aucas - Manta FC

SD Aucas Team Overview
Aucas played their most recent official match on in the Ecuador Cup, cruising past San Antonio 3-0 away from home in the round of 32.
Here are the key stats from the match (Aucas vs San Antonio FC):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 3 vs 2;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Aucas have established themselves firmly in mid-table, showcasing consistent form over recent weeks. In their last ten matches, the side have picked up seven wins and suffered just two defeats, demonstrating a strong balance between attack and defence. They average 1.5 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.9, underlining their defensive organisation.
Across their last five outings, Aucas have registered two wins, two losses, and a draw-a run that highlights their ability to collect points even against tough opposition. While their overall scoring rate this season is modest (averaging 1.14 goals per match), the team rarely gets drawn into high-scoring shootouts, preferring a pragmatic and measured approach on the pitch.
Match Results: SD Aucas

Manta Team Overview
Manta played their most recent official match on , eliminating 9 de Octubre from the Ecuadorian Cup on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time (0-0, 5-3 on penalties).
The match statistics were as follows (Manta vs 9 de Octubre):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Manta sit at the bottom of the table, enduring a tough campaign where their attacking threat has been virtually nonexistent. Over their last ten matches, they have managed just two wins while suffering six defeats, and their average of 0.2 goals scored per game during this stretch is the lowest in the league-even by relegation standards.
Defensively, Manta show discipline: they concede an average of just one goal per match in recent rounds, which has kept them competitive against stronger opposition. Away from home, they often manage to keep games close, as reflected by a run of matches where they’ve covered the +1.5 handicap. Still, their limited firepower up front leaves little hope for a high-scoring performance.
Match Results: Manta
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Games played - 8;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 0, Draws - 6.
Stats: Aucas vs Manta
- Matches in the competition: 14 vs 14;
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 43% vs 14%;
- Losses: 4 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 6;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Manta have covered a +1.5 handicap away from home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Manta have covered a +1.5 handicap away in 7 of their last 8 Serie A fixtures.
- Manta have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 Serie A outings.
- Manta have covered a +1.5 handicap in five consecutive games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.38, Away side - 0.75;
- Overall in H2H - 2.13;
- Both teams scored: overall - 6 times; at the home ground - twice.
Average total stats: Aucas vs Manta
- In this competition: 2.21 vs 1.36;
- Goals scored per game: 1.14 vs 0.29;
- First half: 0.43 vs 0.14;
- Second half: 0.71 vs 0.14;
- Aucas at home in this tournament - 1.29;
- Manta away in this tournament - 0.43;
- Last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 2) vs 0.2 (away - 0.2).
- Under 2.5 goals landed in 14 of Manta’s last 15 matches.
Corners Prediction
Aucas: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 5.64; at home - 6.14;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 4.7; at home - 6.
Manta: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 4.93, away - 4.71;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.2; away - 3.8.
- Manta have earned over 2.5 corners away from home in six of their last seven Serie A games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Games played - 8;
- Both teams have scored overall - six times;
- At the home ground - twice.
Stats: Aucas vs Manta
- Matches played in the competition: 14 vs 14;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 6 vs 2;
- Aucas BTTS at home - 3 (43%);
- Manta BTTS away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 3 vs 1;
- Aucas BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Manta BTTS away - 1 (20%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- Most frequent scoreline in the competition: 1-0 (19/113, 16.8%);
- Aucas’ most common home result: 0-1 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Manta’s most frequent away result: 1-0 (3/7, 42.9%).
Based on statistical models and probability distribution, the algorithm suggests the top three possible outcomes:
1-0 - 19.55% (odds: 5)
2-0 - 13.85% (odds: 5.5)
0-0 - 11.05% (odds: 8)
- Aucas have drawn three of the last four head-to-heads against Manta with a scoreline of 1-1 in Serie A.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both sides are set to approach this fixture with a focus on defensive discipline. Aucas have shown consistency throughout the campaign, but even during their strong runs, they favour a pragmatic style of play. Manta are struggling up front this season, averaging just 0.2 goals per game over their last ten outings, and rarely finding any attacking spark-even against evenly matched opponents. The trend of matches featuring no more than two goals is a hallmark of Manta’s season-a statistic that’s reinforced by both teams’ current form and tactical approach. The smart bet here is on under 2.5 goals.