Primera Categoria Serie A
CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
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CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC Prediction & Stats - Primera Categoria Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC carries real history into this round of the Primera Categoria Serie A.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at , 20:00 (UK time).
Read the CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
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 Manta FC call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CD Universidad Católica the side to beat, with roughly 73% 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 25 match into their Primera Categoria Serie A. Here is where CD Universidad Católica stand:
In this competition
11 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost
1.6 points per game
40 scored, at 1.6 a game
22 conceded, at 0.88 a game
CD Universidad Católica, season-wide
12 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: José Fajardo Nelson, 7 goals
Most assists: Mauro Alberto Díaz, 9 assists
Recent results — CD Universidad Católica
17/08/2026 20:00
10/08/2026 17:30
05/08/2026 16:00
01/08/2026 17:30
27/07/2026 17:30
Manta FC: how they are travelling
Manta FC come in 25 matches into their Primera Categoria Serie A.
Here is what Manta FC have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 5 drawn, 16 lost
0.68 points per game
11 scored, at 0.44 a game
32 conceded, at 1.28 a game
Manta FC, season-wide
4 won, 5 drawn, 16 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jean Carlos Blanco Becerra, 3 goals
Most assists: Braian Ramírez, 2 assists
Recent results — Manta FC
15/08/2026 15:00
10/08/2026 20:00
01/08/2026 15:00
29/07/2026 20:00
25/07/2026 20:00
The head-to-head favours CD Universidad Católica
Recent meetings have tended to go CD Universidad Católica's way against Manta FC.
From 13 match(es):
CD Universidad Católica: 7 win(s)
Manta FC: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC prediction.
Form comparison CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
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 |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
2.17 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 67% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 3.33 | 1.69 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2.42 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.75 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.01 | 1.47 |
Away Team
Manta FC
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
0.68 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
L
|
0.69 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.72 | 1.46 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.08 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 28% | 23% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 23% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 69% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.34 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.08 | 1.76 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 1.78, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
👉 Prediction: Manta FC win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Manta FC’s ability to leave with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Manta FC has consistently put in solid away performances, while CD Universidad Católica’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
Fixture information - CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
Match: CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC
Competition: Primera Categoria Serie A
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for CD Universidad Católica vs Manta FC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 2.21
Both Teams to Score
42%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 39%
Cards
4.5
League: 4.9
Corners
9.08
League: 9.22
Home Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
W
W
L
D
|
2.17 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 67% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 3.33 | 1.69 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2.42 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.75 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.01 | 1.47 |
Away Team
Manta FC
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
L
|
0.68 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
L
|
0.69 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.72 | 1.46 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.08 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 28% | 23% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 23% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 69% | 58% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.1 | 1.34 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.08 | 1.76 |
Corners
8.96 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Manta FC received +8% more corners than CD Universidad Católica in the Primera Categoria Serie A
9.64 / Match
Macará
(3)
Libertad
(5)
Técnico Universitario
(3)
Guayaquil City FC
(4)
Barcelona
(8)
Deportivo Cuenca
(4)
LDU Quito
(2)(6)
Leones del Norte
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
Mushuc Runa SC
(1)
Técnico Universitario
(10)
LDU Quito
(4)
Guayaquil City FC
(6)
Delfin SC
Cards
1.84 / Match
+52% Cards / Match
Manta FC received +52% more cards than CD Universidad Católica in the Primera Categoria Serie A
2.8 / Match
Macará
(0)
Libertad
(3)
Técnico Universitario
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
Barcelona
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
LDU Quito
(1)(1)
Leones del Norte
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
Mushuc Runa SC
(7)
Técnico Universitario
(4)
LDU Quito
(3)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
Delfin SC
Goals Scored
1.6 / Match
+264%
CD Universidad Católica is +264% better in terms of goals scored
0.44 / Match
Macará
(1)
Libertad
(1)
Técnico Universitario
(5)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
Barcelona
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
LDU Quito
(1)(0)
Leones del Norte
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
Mushuc Runa SC
(0)
Técnico Universitario
(1)
LDU Quito
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
Delfin SC
Goals Conceded
0.88 / Match
+31%
Manta FC condeded +31% more goals than CD Universidad Católica
1.28 / Match
Macará
(1)
Libertad
(2)
Técnico Universitario
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(0)
Barcelona
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(0)
LDU Quito
(0)(2)
Leones del Norte
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
Mushuc Runa SC
(1)
Técnico Universitario
(1)
LDU Quito
(1)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
Delfin SC
Primera Categoria Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CSD Independiente del Valle
|
25 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 61 | 24 | 37 | 64 | 2.56 |
| 2 |
Macará
|
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 42 | 1.68 |
| 3 |
SD Aucas
|
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 41 | 1.64 |
| 4 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 40 | 1.6 |
| 5 |
LDU Quito
|
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 38 | 1.52 |
| 6 |
Barcelona
|
25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 36 | 1.44 |
| 7 |
Leones del Norte
|
25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 35 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Libertad
|
25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 29 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 9 |
Mushuc Runa SC
|
25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 34 | -2 | 32 | 1.28 |
| 10 |
Deportivo Cuenca
|
25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 32 | -10 | 31 | 1.24 |
| 11 |
Guayaquil City FC
|
25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 27 | -5 | 30 | 1.2 |
| 12 |
Orense SC
|
25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 30 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
CS Emelec
|
25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 29 | -8 | 29 | 1.28 |
| 14 |
Técnico Universitario
|
25 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 34 | -13 | 26 | 1.04 |
| 15 |
Delfin SC
|
25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 27 | -10 | 24 | 0.96 |
| 16 |
Manta FC
|
25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 32 | -21 | 17 | 0.68 |
Odds
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