Primera Categoria Serie A
Macará vs CD Universidad Católica
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Bellavista de Ambato
Macará vs CD Universidad Católica Prediction & Stats - Primera Categoria Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Macará vs CD Universidad Católica carries real history into this round of the Primera Categoria Serie A.
The two sides meet on 18/08 (Tuesday) at Estadio Bellavista de Ambato, 01:00 (UK time).
Read the Macará vs CD Universidad Católica prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Macará vs CD Universidad Católica
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Macará vs CD Universidad Católica call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
CD Universidad Católica Win
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CD Universidad Católica the side to beat, with roughly 27% 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.
Macará Preview
Macará reach this fixture 24 match into their Primera Categoria Serie A. Here is where Macará stand:
In this competition
12 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
1.71 points per game
32 scored, at 1.33 a game
24 conceded, at 1 a game
Macará, season-wide
15 won, 9 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Franco Luca Posse Yarwa, 11 goals
Most assists: José Andrés Klinger Sosa, 4 assists
Recent results — Macará
13/08/2026 18:00
08/08/2026 20:00
02/08/2026 16:30
29/07/2026 16:00
26/07/2026 14:15
CD Universidad Católica: how they are travelling
CD Universidad Católica come in 24 matches into their Primera Categoria Serie A.
Here is what CD Universidad Católica have produced:
In this competition
11 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.63 points per game
39 scored, at 1.63 a game
21 conceded, at 0.88 a game
CD Universidad Católica, season-wide
12 won, 6 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: José Fajardo Nelson, 7 goals
Most assists: Mauro Alberto Díaz, 8 assists
Recent results — CD Universidad Católica
10/08/2026 17:30
05/08/2026 16:00
01/08/2026 17:30
27/07/2026 17:30
21/07/2026 20:00
The head-to-head favours CD Universidad Católica
CD Universidad Católica have generally come out ahead of Macará in their recent meetings.
From 25 match(es):
CD Universidad Católica: 14 win(s)
Macará: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Macará vs CD Universidad Católica prediction.
Form comparison Macará vs CD Universidad Católica
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Macará
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.71 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.92 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.25 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.42 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.83 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.59 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
Away Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.17 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3.33 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.42 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 0% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.75 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.01 | 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: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in Macará vs CD Universidad Católica, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: Macará win or Draw
Betting on Macará to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against CD Universidad Católica.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
Fixture information - Macará vs CD Universidad Católica
Match: Macará vs CD Universidad Católica
Competition: Primera Categoria Serie A
Date: Tuesday, 18/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Bellavista de Ambato
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Stats
The statistics for Macará vs CD Universidad Católica that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.96
League: 2.21
Both Teams to Score
42%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
63%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 39%
Cards
4.58
League: 4.9
Corners
9.42
League: 9.21
Home Team
Macará
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.71 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
1.92 |
| Away |
W
W
L
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 58% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.25 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.42 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.83 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 42% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.59 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
Away Team
CD Universidad Católica
Ecuador - Primera Categoria Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.17 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3.33 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.63 | 2.42 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.92 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 42% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 0% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.75 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.01 | 1.48 |
Corners
9.13 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Macará received +1% more corners than CD Universidad Católica in the Primera Categoria Serie A
9.01 / Match
Barcelona
(2)
Guayaquil City FC
(7)
SD Aucas
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(4)
Delfin SC
(4)
Mushuc Runa SC
(4)
Técnico Universitario
(4)(5)
Libertad
(3)
Técnico Universitario
(4)
Guayaquil City FC
(8)
Barcelona
(4)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
LDU Quito
(4)
Leones del Norte
Cards
1.79 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
CD Universidad Católica received +7% more cards than Macará in the Primera Categoria Serie A
1.92 / Match
Barcelona
(1)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
SD Aucas
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(2)
Delfin SC
(3)
Mushuc Runa SC
(3)
Técnico Universitario
(1)(3)
Libertad
(0)
Técnico Universitario
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
Barcelona
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
LDU Quito
(6)
Leones del Norte
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+23%
CD Universidad Católica is +23% better in terms of goals scored
1.63 / Match
Barcelona
(2)
Guayaquil City FC
(2)
SD Aucas
(4)
Deportivo Cuenca
(3)
Delfin SC
(1)
Mushuc Runa SC
(2)
Técnico Universitario
(2)(1)
Libertad
(5)
Técnico Universitario
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(2)
Barcelona
(2)
Deportivo Cuenca
(1)
LDU Quito
(0)
Leones del Norte
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+12%
Macará condeded +12% more goals than CD Universidad Católica
0.88 / Match
Barcelona
(1)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
SD Aucas
(1)
Deportivo Cuenca
(0)
Delfin SC
(2)
Mushuc Runa SC
(1)
Técnico Universitario
(0)(2)
Libertad
(0)
Técnico Universitario
(0)
Guayaquil City FC
(1)
Barcelona
(0)
Deportivo Cuenca
(0)
LDU Quito
(1)
Leones del Norte
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
|
24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 24 | 8 | 41 | 1.71 |
| 3 |
SD Aucas
|
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 29 | 26 | 3 | 41 | 1.64 |
| 4 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 39 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 1.63 |
| 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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