Macara vs Universidad Catolica Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ecuador: Liga Pro · Regular Season - 25
Macara

Macara

3rd in table
WWWWW
Full time
1:1
HT 0 - 0
Universidad Catolica

Universidad Catolica

2nd in table
LDDDL
52' Emiliano Clavijo
64' Franco Posse
71' Agustin Campana
73' Carlos Caicedo
90+4' Denilson Bolaños
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Estadio Bellavista, Ambato
Yerson Zambrano, Ecuador

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
0Macara wins
1Draws
7Universidad Catolica wins
3.4Goals per game
63%Both scored
88%Over 2.5
24 Apr 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 4 - 0 Macara
27 Jul 2025Liga Pro Macara 1 - 4 Universidad Catolica
06 Apr 2025Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 1 - 0 Macara
30 Nov 2024Liga Pro Macara 1 - 2 Universidad Catolica
02 Jun 2024Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 3 - 0 Macara
31 Jul 2022Liga Pro Macara 1 - 3 Universidad Catolica
13 Mar 2022Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 2 - 2 Macara
29 Aug 2021Liga Pro Macara 1 - 2 Universidad Catolica

Liga Pro table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Independiente del Valle 302424 73:33 +40 74 WWLDW
2 Universidad Catolica 301497 51:27 +24 51 WWDDW
3 Macara 301569 41:33 +8 51 WLWWL
4 Aucas 301488 33:28 +5 50 DDDWW
5 LDU de Quito 3013710 31:24 +7 46 DWDLW
6 Barcelona SC 3011118 32:25 +7 44 DDWLW
7 Libertad 3011811 33:34 -1 41 LWDLW
8 Leones del Norte 3010911 31:32 -1 39 LDWLL
9 Guayaquil City FC 3010911 33:36 -3 39 WLLWW
10 Emelec 3010911 25:34 -9 39 LWDWL
11 Mushuc Runa SC 3091110 35:38 -3 38 LDDWD
12 Deportivo Cuenca 3010614 25:37 -12 36 DLWLD
13 Orense SC 309615 36:47 -11 33 LWLLL
14 Tecnico Universitario 3010218 28:42 -14 32 WLLWL
15 Delfin SC 307716 19:31 -12 28 DLWLL
16 Manta FC 305619 17:42 -25 21 DLLWL

Top scorers

Liga Pro
1 F. PosseMacara 16goals 5assists 34apps
2 E. MeroGuayaquil City FC 13goals 5assists 35apps
3 Vilinton Germán Branda MerlínLibertad 13goals 2assists 34apps
4 R. CarrilloEmelec 13goals 3assists 34apps
5 A. CampanaMacara 12goals 3assists 19apps
6 A. HerreraOrense SC 12goals 3assists 35apps
7 J. FajardoUniversidad Catolica 11goals 3assists 33apps
8 Juan Luis Anangonó LeónLeones del Norte 11goals 1assists 35apps
9 F. AyuntaDelfin SC 11goals 1assists 33apps
10 C. GonzálezIndependiente del Valle 10goals 1assists 22apps

Recent form

8 W 0 D 2 L in the last 10
31 Oct 2026Liga Pro Macara 3 - 0 Barcelona SC W
24 Oct 2026Liga Pro LDU de Quito 1 - 2 Macara W
17 Oct 2026Liga Pro Macara 1 - 0 Independiente del Valle W
11 Oct 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 0 - 1 Macara W
19 Sep 2026Liga Pro Aucas 1 - 2 Macara W
13 Sep 2026Liga Pro Macara 1 - 0 Emelec W
05 Sep 2026Liga Pro Independiente del Valle 3 - 1 Macara L
02 Sep 2026Liga Pro Macara 4 - 3 Manta FC W
30 Aug 2026Liga Pro Orense SC 1 - 2 Macara W
25 Aug 2026Liga Pro Libertad 1 - 0 Macara L
3 W 4 D 3 L in the last 10
01 Nov 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 1 - 2 Aucas L
30 Oct 2026Copa Ecuador Universidad Catolica 2 - 2 LDU de Quito D
23 Oct 2026Liga Pro Independiente del Valle 0 - 0 Universidad Catolica D
18 Oct 2026Liga Pro Barcelona SC 1 - 1 Universidad Catolica D
11 Oct 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 0 - 1 Macara L
20 Sep 2026Liga Pro LDU de Quito 2 - 1 Universidad Catolica L
15 Sep 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 2 - 1 Orense SC W
10 Sep 2026Copa Ecuador Astillero FC (Ecu) 0 - 1 Universidad Catolica W
06 Sep 2026Liga Pro Delfin SC 0 - 1 Universidad Catolica W
03 Sep 2026Liga Pro Universidad Catolica 1 - 1 Aucas D

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Macara Draw Universidad Catolica
Value spotted: Macara win at 3.24 (model 42% vs market 29%)

Most likely scores

1-0 16.5%
0-0 15%
1-1 13.2%
0-1 12%
2-0 9%
2-1 7.2%

Expected goals: 1.1 Macara · 0.8 Universidad Catolica

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals57%
Over 2.5 goals30%
Over 3.5 goals13%
Both teams score37%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
55%
Form
45%
55%
Attack
45%
38%
Defence
63%
57%
Goal model
43%
0%
Head to head
100%
13%
Goals
88%
43%
Overall
56%

Season numbers

Liga Pro 2026

When the goals come

4
0-15'
5
5
16-30'
2
3
31-45'
4
4
46-60'
10
8
61-75'
5
7
76-90'
8
1
0-15'
3
5
16-30'
4
1
31-45'
3
7
46-60'
3
5
61-75'
7
2
76-90'
2
Macara Universidad Catolica

Side by side

Macara Universidad Catolica
24 Played 24
12 Won 11
5 Drawn 6
7 Lost 7
1.3 Goals scored per game 1.6
1 Goals conceded per game 0.9
1.4 / 1.3 Scored per game (home / away) 2.4 / 0.8
9 Clean sheets 10
6 Failed to score 5
3 Longest winning run 3
3-0 Biggest win 5-0
0-3 Biggest defeat 2-3
3/4 Penalties scored 4/7

Macara vs Universidad Catolica: preview and prediction

Macara host Universidad Catolica in the Ecuador Liga Pro (Regular Season - 25) on Tuesday, 18th August 2026 at 01:00 at Estadio Bellavista, Ambato. Macara sit 3rd in the table and Universidad Catolica 2nd.

Macara are flying, with 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-W). Universidad Catolica are still looking for a win, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-D-L).

In the last 8 meetings, Macara won 0, Universidad Catolica won 7 and 1 ended level. These games average 3.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 88%.

Our goal model expects about 1.1 goals for Macara and 0.8 for Universidad Catolica. It gives Macara the edge (42% home win, 31% draw, 26% away win), 30% for over 2.5 goals and 37% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.

Our pick was Away or Draw at odds of 1.30. We also like BTTS Yes, Over 1.5, Draw.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Macara vs Universidad Catolica FAQs

What is the best prediction for Macara vs Universidad Catolica?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Away or Draw (1.30 odds).

Who will win Macara vs Universidad Catolica?

Macara are favourites: our model gives Macara 42%, the draw 31% and Universidad Catolica 26%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 37% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 1.9 goals in total, with a 30% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Macara vs Universidad Catolica?

Kick-off is on Tuesday, 18th August 2026 at 01:00 at Estadio Bellavista, Ambato.

Who is the referee?

Yerson Zambrano, Ecuador is in charge of this game.