Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Universidad Catolica travel to face Guayaquil City FC on Monday 27 July in the Liga Pro, with Estadio Christian Benitez Betancourt the venue – the ball rolls at 22:30 WAT. In the table, Guayaquil City FC are 8th on 48 points after 36 matches; Universidad Catolica are 3rd with 54.
Current form
Guayaquil City FC, last 5: DWDWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Leones del Norte, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Universidad Catolica, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Barcelona SC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Guayaquil City FC 1.1 xG, Universidad Catolica 1.4 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Guayaquil City FC 28%, draw 25%, Universidad Catolica 47%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Guayaquil City FC 1–1 Universidad Catolica. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Guayaquil City FC28%fair 3.54 · @3.75
Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.40
Universidad Catolica47%fair 2.15 · @1.97
2.54Expected goals
1.09Guayaquil City FC xG
1.44Universidad Catolica xG
58%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
1–09%
0–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Guayaquil City FC 1.1 – 1.4 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✗
47%
2.15
1.97
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.34
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.77
Draw no bet
Universidad Catolica (draw no bet)
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Guayaquil City FC +1 (Asian handicap)✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
1.09
First team to score
Universidad Catolica to score first✗
52%
1.91
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universidad Catolica / FT Universidad Catolica✗
27%
3.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.10
–
Recent results
Guayaquil City FC – last 6
DWDWLL
23 Jul
@ Leones del Norte
1–1
D
19 Jul
vs Manta FC
1–0
W
16 Jul
@ Barcelona SC
1–1
D
12 Jul
vs Delfin SC
2–1
W
8 Jul
@ Aucas
0–1
L
31 May
vs Independiente del Valle
2–4
L
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Universidad Catolica – last 6
WWWLLL
22 Jul
vs Barcelona SC
2–1
W
18 Jul
@ Deportivo Cuenca
2–0
W
15 Jul
vs LDU de Quito
1–0
W
10 Jul
@ Leones del Norte
0–1
L
6 Jul
vs Mushuc Runa SC
2–3
L
1 Jun
@ Emelec
0–1
L
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Guayaquil City FC and Universidad Catolica.
What is the prediction for Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica?
On our numbers Guayaquil City FC have a 28% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Universidad Catolica 47%.
How many goals will there be in Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Our predicted score is Guayaquil City FC 1–1 Universidad Catolica, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica?
Guayaquil City FC vs Universidad Catolica (Liga Pro) kicks off on Monday 27 July 2026 at 22:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Christian Benitez Betancourt.
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.
