Double chanceUniversidad Catolica or draw ✓92% · @1.05
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · @1.60
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗73% · @1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.86
Universidad Catolica vs Manta FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Manta FC travel to face Universidad Catolica on Saturday 22 August in the Liga Pro – the ball rolls at 20:00 WAT. In the table, Universidad Catolica are 3rd on 54 points after 36 matches; Manta FC are 16th with 33. There are 21 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Universidad Catolica, last 5: DLLWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Macara, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Manta FC, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Leones del Norte, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Universidad Catolica, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.7 for Manta FC.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Apr 2026) it ended Manta FC 1–0 Universidad Catolica.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Universidad Catolica 2.0 xG, Manta FC 0.5 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 47%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Universidad Catolica 72%, draw 20%, Manta FC 8%.
GG/NG: NG (53%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Universidad Catolica 1–0 Manta FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Universidad Catolica72%fair 1.38 · @1.30
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @4.75
Manta FC8%fair 12.90 · @10.75
2.44Expected goals
1.96Universidad Catolica xG
0.48Manta FC xG
47%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universidad Catolica to win✓
72%
1.38
1.30
Double chance
Universidad Catolica or draw✓
92%
1.08
1.05
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
53%
1.87
1.60
Draw no bet
Universidad Catolica (draw no bet)✓
90%
1.11
–
Asian handicap
Universidad Catolica -1 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.59
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
86%
1.16
1.14
First team to score
Universidad Catolica to score first
73%
1.37
–
Half-time result
Universidad Catolica ahead at half-time✓
50%
1.98
–
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 72% 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 47% 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).
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.
