Double chanceUniversidad Catolica or draw ✓83% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.31
Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Deportivo Cuenca travel to face Universidad Catolica on Tuesday 17 March in the Liga Pro, with Olimpico Atahualpa the venue – the ball rolls at 22:30 WAT. In the table, Universidad Catolica are 3rd on 54 points after 36 matches; Deportivo Cuenca are 11th with 47.
Current form
Deportivo Cuenca, last 5: DWWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Leones del Norte, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universidad Catolica 1.5 xG, Deportivo Cuenca 0.7 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universidad Catolica 58%, draw 25%, Deportivo Cuenca 17%.
Lower-risk option: Universidad Catolica or draw (83%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universidad Catolica 1–0 Deportivo Cuenca. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universidad Catolica58%fair 1.72 · @1.69
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.65
Deportivo Cuenca17%fair 5.73 · @4.90
2.24Expected goals
1.53Universidad Catolica xG
0.71Deportivo Cuenca xG
50%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–016%
2–012%
1–112%
0–011%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Universidad Catolica 1.5 – 0.7 Deportivo Cuenca expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universidad Catolica to win✓
58%
1.72
1.69
Double chance
Universidad Catolica or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
50%
2.00
1.85
Draw no bet
Universidad Catolica (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Deportivo Cuenca +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
68%
1.47
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.29
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.09
First team to score
Universidad Catolica to score first✓
61%
1.64
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universidad Catolica / FT Universidad Catolica✗
35%
2.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.31
–
Recent results
Universidad Catolica – last 2
DL
15 Mar
@ LDU de Quito
1–1
D
13 Feb
vs Juventud
3–4
L
2.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Deportivo Cuenca – last 6
DWWWLW
14 Mar
vs Leones del Norte
1–1
D
8 Mar
@ Aucas
1–0
W
5 Mar
vs Libertad
3–0
W
1 Mar
vs Barcelona SC
2–1
W
22 Feb
@ Delfin SC
0–1
L
14 Feb
@ Macara
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Universidad Catolica and Deportivo Cuenca.
What is the prediction for Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca?
On our numbers Universidad Catolica have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Deportivo Cuenca 17%.
How many goals will there be in Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca?
Our predicted score is Universidad Catolica 1–0 Deportivo Cuenca, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca?
Universidad Catolica vs Deportivo Cuenca (Liga Pro) kicks off on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 22:30 (West Africa Time) at Olimpico Atahualpa.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
