Manta FC 20%Draw 24%Universidad Catolica 55%Expected goals 0.86 – 1.55
80%
Betarazi pick
Universidad Catolica or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultUniversidad Catolica to win ✗55% · @1.84
Double chanceUniversidad Catolica or draw ✗80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.77
Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
22:30 WAT, Monday 27 April: Manta FC v Universidad Catolica in the Liga Pro, played at Estadio Jocay. In the table, Manta FC are 16th on 33 points after 36 matches; Universidad Catolica are 3rd with 54. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Manta FC, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Leones del Norte, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
Universidad Catolica, last 5: WDWDL Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Macara, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Universidad Catolica, collecting 1.6 points per game to 0.2 for Manta FC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Manta FC 0.9 xG, Universidad Catolica 1.6 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Manta FC 20%, draw 24%, Universidad Catolica 55%.
Lower-risk option: Universidad Catolica or draw (80%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Universidad Catolica or draw (80%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Manta FC 0–1 Universidad Catolica. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Manta FC20%fair 4.91 · @4.33
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.40
Universidad Catolica55%fair 1.81 · @1.84
2.42Expected goals
0.86Manta FC xG
1.55Universidad Catolica xG
54%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–112%
0–211%
1–29%
0–09%
1–08%
From our goals model: Manta FC 0.9 – 1.6 Universidad Catolica 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✗
55%
1.81
1.84
Double chance
Universidad Catolica or draw✗
80%
1.26
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
1.95 ▲
Draw no bet
Universidad Catolica (draw no bet)✗
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Manta FC +1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.07
First team to score
Universidad Catolica to score first✗
58%
1.71
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universidad Catolica / FT Universidad Catolica✗
32%
3.10
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.77
–
Recent results
Manta FC – last 6
LLLDLL
22 Apr
@ Leones del Norte
0–3
L
22 Mar
@ LDU de Quito
0–1
L
18 Mar
vs Guayaquil City FC
0–1
L
10 Mar
@ Orense SC
1–1
D
3 Mar
vs Independiente del Valle
0–2
L
24 Feb
@ Libertad
0–1
L
0.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Universidad Catolica – last 5
WDWDL
24 Apr
vs Macara
4–0
W
9 Apr
vs Emelec
1–1
D
17 Mar
vs Deportivo Cuenca
1–0
W
15 Mar
@ LDU de Quito
1–1
D
13 Feb
vs Juventud
3–4
L
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
60%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manta FC and Universidad Catolica.
What is the prediction for Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Our pick is Universidad Catolica or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica?
On our numbers Manta FC have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Universidad Catolica 55%.
How many goals will there be in Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Our predicted score is Manta FC 0–1 Universidad Catolica, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Manta FC vs Universidad Catolica (Liga Pro) kicks off on Monday 27 April 2026 at 22:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Jocay.
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.
