Manta vs Ind. del Valle: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Manta prepare to host Independiente Del Valle on March 3, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this ECUADOR: Liga Pro, First stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Manta, currently 15th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Independiente Del Valle, sitting 1st with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Manta and Independiente Del Valle have favored Independiente Del Valle, ending in a 0-0 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Libertad EC, Manta recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zambrano, Ortiz, , Medina, Alman. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Independiente Del Valle's last outing came against Guayaquil City, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Villar, Loor, Carabajal, Alcivar, Pata, Mercado, Sornoza, Perello, Reasco. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Manta are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Manta and Independiente Del Valle are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Manta's fixtures have averaged 1 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Independiente Del Valle's games average 2 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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