Match Report
Manta went into the game 16th in the table on 13 points; Universidad Católica sat 6th on 26 — a 13-point gap. Manta had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 10th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall.
Manta arrived off six straight defeats. Universidad Católica carried a 7-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Manta had taken 0 of 15 points to Universidad Católica's 11.
GioScore's database holds 4 meetings between the two: 1 for Manta, 3 for Universidad Católica and 0 drawn, at 3.25 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 75% of the meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Manta: Octavio Alejandro Moscarelli (12')
Key stats
Possession: Manta 42% · Universidad Católica 58% · Total shots: 11-10 · On target: 3-0 · Corners: 7-2