On Sunday, from 20:30 pm, Universidad Catolica and Emelec are dueling in the 5th stage of the first phase of the Pro League in Ecuador. The hosts are favored to prevail, at a rate of 1.85. In recent days, the share of Universidad’s victory has been slightly increased.
After the first four stages of the final phase of the season, Catholic is on the 4th place, without defeat (goaltending 9-4), while Emelec is on the 10th place (goaltending 7-5), with only one success on the active. According to specialists, the hosts should win this game straight. But the guests are not safe victims and we believe in their chances.
Catholic comes after the victories with Orense (4-0) and Deportivo Cuenca (2-1), but also after a draw with Independiente del Valle (2-2). Universidad’s offensive strength is also offered by goalkeeper Bazan Verra (3 hits this season), but Emelec will be dangerous through Ordonez and Cevallos, who have scored together 5 goals in the last 4 matches.
Emelec passed Aucas in the previous round (4-0), after disappointing failures with Guayaquil City (1-2) and Macara (0-1). Remarkable is that Emelec has not lost any of the last three games with Universidad, managing a 1-1 and two victories, with 1-0 and 3-1. That is why we should not exclude the surprise version here, in a quality duel in Ecuador. The quota for goals on both sides has value! We will bet on a tight game, with the score probably 1-1.
PREDICTION: U. Catolica to win @ 1,85
