Universidad Catolica
Liga Pro
FT
2
-
0
Libertad
League: Liga Pro
Venue: Olimpico Atahualpa
Referee: K. Miranda
Universidad Catolica
Match Timeline
Libertad
Main Prediction
Home Win
Confidence 90.6%
1X2
1X2
Home Win
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
71.7%
X
18.9%
Away
9.4%
1X
90.6%
X2
28.3%
12
81.1%
Tactical Setup
Universidad Catolica formation
4-2-3-1
Libertad formation
4-1-4-1
Universidad Catolica missing
0
Libertad missing
0
Key Squad Notes
Universidad Catolica scorers
B. Palacios (3 goals), E. Clavijo (2 goals), A. Londono (1 goals)
Universidad Catolica creators
Jhon Chancellor (2 assists), Mauro Dรญaz (2 assists), B. Palacios (1 assists)
Libertad scorers
A. Chere (2 goals), V. Branda (2 goals), B. Caicedo (1 goals)
Libertad creators
G. J. Cortez Casierra (2 assists), J. Guisamano (2 assists), A. Chere (1 assists)
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Universidad Catolica and Libertad have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 1X (90.6%)
Predicted formations: Universidad Catolica 4-2-3-1 / Libertad 4-1-4-1
H2H summary: Universidad Catolica wins 1, draws 3, Libertad wins 1
Match Analysis
Universidad Catolica approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 3 on 16 points after 8 outings. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 0 losses, with a 13:4 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on B. Palacios (3 goals), E. Clavijo (2 goals), A. Londono (1 goals), with creative support from Jhon Chancellor (2 assists), Mauro Dรญaz (2 assists), B. Palacios (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have managed 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.
Libertad are currently 10 in the standings with 10 points from 8 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 2 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, while the 8:8 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on A. Chere (2 goals), V. Branda (2 goals), B. Caicedo (1 goals), with creative support from G. J. Cortez Casierra (2 assists), J. Guisamano (2 assists), A. Chere (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
From the opening view, this looks like a meeting between teams arriving with different levels of stability, reinforced by Universidad Catolica's more proactive style and Libertad's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Libertad. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Universidad Catolica arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 3 with 16 points compared to Libertad in 10 on 10, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Universidad Catolica expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Libertad in 4-1-4-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Libertad having the stronger overall control. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.
Statistics
Universidad Catolica
Stat
Libertad
7
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shots off Goal
4
18
Total Shots
9
5
Blocked Shots
2
14
Shots insidebox
5
4
Shots outsidebox
4
11
Fouls
9
6
Corner Kicks
2
3
Offsides
5
59%
Ball Possession
41%
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
519
Total passes
360
461
Passes accurate
302
89%
Passes %
84%
2.35
expected_goals
0.47
0
goals_prevented
0
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Lineups
Universidad Catolica
Formation
Libertad
22
R. Romo
29
G. Anangono
33
L. Canga
4
Jhon Chancellor
44
E. Valencia
15
L. Moreno
5
J. Cacciabue
32
M. Alonso
23
A. Rodriguez
30
E. Mejia
7
J. Fajardo
12
D. Cabezas
17
E. Patta
6
B. Caicedo
5
C. Gruezo
36
A. Garcia
63
C. Valencia
70
V. Branda
7
I. Zambrano
19
B. Corozo
23
J. Guisamano
49
D. Coronel
Universidad Catolica
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
22
R. Romo
G
29
G. Anangono
D
33
L. Canga
D
4
Jhon Chancellor
D
โฝ 57'
44
E. Valencia
D
15
L. Moreno
M
5
J. Cacciabue
M
โ 89'
32
M. Alonso
M
โ 58'
23
A. Rodriguez
M
โ 58'
30
E. Mejia
M
๐ฏ 57'
โ 72'
7
J. Fajardo
F
โ 72'
Substitutes
12
J. Lara
G
6
D. Palacios
D
9
A. Londono
F
โ 58'
19
M. Sevillano
M
24
D. Nazareno
28
M. Diaz
M
๐ฏ 85'
โ 58'
10
F. Martinez
M
18
B. Palacios
F
โฝ 85'
โ 72'
13
E. Rose
F
โ 72'
26
S. Yanez
F
20
J. Chala
M
โ 89'
Libertad
4-1-4-1
Starting XI
12
D. Cabezas
G
17
E. Patta
D
6
B. Caicedo
D
๐จ 90+2'
5
C. Gruezo
D
โ 46'
36
A. Garcia
D
63
C. Valencia
M
โ 67'
๐จ 24'
70
V. Branda
M
7
I. Zambrano
M
19
B. Corozo
M
23
J. Guisamano
M
โ 67'
49
D. Coronel
F
โ 79'
Substitutes
52
A. Bao
66
J. Estacio
M
10
G. J. Cortez Casierra
M
29
R. Zambrano
D
25
M. Lucas
D
20
J. G. Rodriguez Perlaza
D
โ 46'
8
S. Castro
M
33
A. Chere
F
โ 79'
16
J. Cifuentes
F
27
S. Bueno
M
โ 67'
9
E. Caicedo
F
โ 67'
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