Match Report
In the standings it was Universidad Católica 2nd on 39 points, Barcelona Guayaquil 5th on 35 — separated by 4. Recent form told a different story for Barcelona Guayaquil: only 11th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th.
GioScore's database holds 9 meetings between the two: 2 for Universidad Católica, 3 for Barcelona Guayaquil and 4 drawn, at 2.67 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 22% of those meetings. Goals at both ends are the pattern: both teams scored in 78% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Universidad Católica: José Fajardo (3'), Eric Valencia (89') · Barcelona Guayaquil: Jhonnier Chalá (61')
Key stats
Possession: Universidad Católica 66% · Barcelona Guayaquil 34% · Total shots: 22-10 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 8-2