Double chanceUniversidad Catolica or draw ✓92% · @1.05
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗73% · @1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.85
Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC preview and prediction
The match
Manta FC travel to face Universidad Catolica in the Liga Pro on Saturday 22 August (20:00 WAT). Universidad Catolica are 3rd with 54 points from 36 games, while Manta FC sit 16th on 33 points. A gap of 21 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Universidad Catolica's last 5: DLLWD Most recently they drew with Macara 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Manta FC's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Leones del Norte 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Universidad Catolica arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 27 April 2026, finished Manta FC 1–0 Universidad Catolica.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 2.0 for Universidad Catolica and 0.5 for Manta FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 46%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Universidad Catolica 73%, draw 20%, Manta FC 8%.
Both teams to score: no (54%) at 1.60.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Universidad Catolica 1–0 Manta FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Universidad Catolica73%fair 1.38 · @1.30
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @4.75
Manta FC8%fair 13.10 · @10.75
2.44Expected goals
1.96Universidad Catolica xG
0.48Manta FC xG
46%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–017%
3–011%
0–09%
1–18%
2–18%
From our goals model: Universidad Catolica 2.0 – 0.5 Manta FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universidad Catolica to win✓
73%
1.38
1.30
Double chance
Universidad Catolica or draw✓
92%
1.08
1.05
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
54%
1.87
1.60
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.37
1.38
Half-time result
Universidad Catolica ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.98
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Half-time / full-time
HT Universidad Catolica / FT Universidad Catolica✓
What is the prediction for Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC?
On our numbers Universidad Catolica have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Manta FC 8%.
How many goals will there be in Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC?
Our predicted score is Universidad Catolica 1–0 Manta FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC?
Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC (Liga Pro) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
