Primera Categoria Serie A
CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
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CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Prediction & Stats - Primera Categoria Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona carries real history into this round of the Primera Categoria Serie A.
The two sides meet on 22/07 (Wednesday) at , 01:00 (UK time).
Read the CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
CD Universidad Católica Win
Last updated on 20-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CD Universidad Católica the side to beat, with roughly 41% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Primera Categoria Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
CD Universidad Católica Preview
CD Universidad Católica reach this fixture 20 match into their Primera Categoria Serie A. Here is where CD Universidad Católica stand:
In this competition
9 won, 5 drawn, 6 lost
1.6 points per game
31 scored, at 1.55 a game
18 conceded, at 0.9 a game
CD Universidad Católica, season-wide
10 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Byron Palacios, 6 goals
Most assists: Mauro Alberto Díaz, 6 assists
Recent results — CD Universidad Católica
18/07/2026 15:00
15/07/2026 18:00
10/07/2026 18:00
06/07/2026 17:30
31/05/2026 19:10
Barcelona: how they are travelling
Barcelona come in 20 matches into their Primera Categoria Serie A.
Here is what Barcelona have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 7 drawn, 4 lost
1.7 points per game
22 scored, at 1.1 a game
14 conceded, at 0.7 a game
Barcelona, season-wide
12 won, 8 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Darío Benedetto, 7 goals
Most assists: Tomás Martínez, 2 assists
Recent results — Barcelona
18/07/2026 20:00
15/07/2026 20:30
12/07/2026 19:10
04/07/2026 20:00
01/06/2026 20:30
The head-to-head favours Barcelona
Barcelona have generally come out ahead of CD Universidad Católica in their recent meetings.
From 41 match(es):
Barcelona: 19 win(s)
CD Universidad Católica: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 11
That trend is worth factoring into the CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona prediction.
Form comparison CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 60% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.76 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.01 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Barcelona
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 70% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.61 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1 | 1.48 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing CD Universidad Católica and Barcelona’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Primera Categoria Serie A, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: CD Universidad Católica win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking CD Universidad Católica or draw is a strong option here.
With CD Universidad Católica’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Barcelona. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona
Match: CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona
Competition: Primera Categoria Serie A
Date: Wednesday, 22/07/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for CD Universidad Católica vs Barcelona that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.4
League: 2.15
Both Teams to Score
45%
League: 42%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 62%
Over 2.5+
45%
League: 36%
Cards
3.8
League: 5.07
Corners
9.4
League: 9.17
Home Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
L
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
L
D
L
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 60% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.76 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.01 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Barcelona
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Home |
D
W
D
W
W
|
2.4 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 70% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.61 | 1.35 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1 | 1.48 |
Corners
8.95 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
CD Universidad Católica received +2% more corners than Barcelona in the Primera Categoria Serie A
8.8 / Match
Deportivo Cuenca
(4)
LDU Quito
(2)
Leones del Norte
(4)
Mushuc Runa SC
(7)
CS Emelec
(5)
Orense SC
(5)
Delfin SC
(7)(5)
Libertad
(5)
Guayaquil City FC
(2)
CS Emelec
(4)
Deportivo Cuenca
(7)
Técnico Universitario
(8)
Delfin SC
(1)
SD Aucas
Cards
2.1 / Match
+5% Cards / Match
Barcelona received +5% more cards than CD Universidad Católica in the Primera Categoria Serie A
2.2 / Match
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
LDU Quito
(1)
Leones del Norte
(6)
Mushuc Runa SC
(2)
CS Emelec
(3)
Orense SC
(3)
Delfin SC
(2)(2)
Libertad
(3)
Guayaquil City FC
(2)
CS Emelec
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
Técnico Universitario
(1)
Delfin SC
(2)
SD Aucas
Goals Scored
1.55 / Match
+41%
CD Universidad Católica is +41% better in terms of goals scored
1.1 / Match
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
LDU Quito
(1)
Leones del Norte
(0)
Mushuc Runa SC
(2)
CS Emelec
(0)
Orense SC
(2)
Delfin SC
(2)(1)
Libertad
(1)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
CS Emelec
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(0)
Técnico Universitario
(2)
Delfin SC
(3)
SD Aucas
Goals Conceded
0.9 / Match
+22%
CD Universidad Católica condeded +22% more goals than Barcelona
0.7 / Match
Deportivo Cuenca
(0)
LDU Quito
(0)
Leones del Norte
(1)
Mushuc Runa SC
(3)
CS Emelec
(1)
Orense SC
(1)
Delfin SC
(2)(0)
Libertad
(1)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
CS Emelec
(0)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
Técnico Universitario
(1)
Delfin SC
(0)
SD Aucas
Primera Categoria Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CSD Independiente del Valle
|
20 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 49 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 2.45 |
| 2 |
SD Aucas
|
20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 35 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Barcelona
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 4 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 18 | 13 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 5 |
Macará
|
20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 1.45 |
| 6 |
LDU Quito
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 7 |
Deportivo Cuenca
|
20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Leones del Norte
|
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 1.35 |
| 9 |
Guayaquil City FC
|
20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 26 | 1.3 |
| 10 |
CS Emelec
|
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 23 | -6 | 24 | 1.35 |
| 11 |
Técnico Universitario
|
20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 21 | -2 | 23 | 1.15 |
| 12 |
Orense SC
|
19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 26 | -4 | 23 | 1.21 |
| 13 |
Delfin SC
|
20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 23 | 1.15 |
| 14 |
Mushuc Runa SC
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 15 |
Libertad
|
20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 21 | 1.05 |
| 16 |
Manta FC
|
20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 25 | -18 | 13 | 0.65 |
Odds
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