U. Catolica vs Macara: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Universidad Catolica Quito prepare to host Dep. Macara on April 24, 2026, with kick-off at 02:00, this ECUADOR: Liga Pro, First stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Universidad Catolica Quito, currently 2nd in the standings with 16 points from 8 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 10 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Dep. Macara, sitting 8th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Universidad Catolica Quito and Dep. Macara have favored Universidad Catolica Quito, with Dep. Macara claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Over the past few seasons, Universidad Catolica Quito have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Tecnico Universitario, Universidad Catolica Quito recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Romo, Valencia, Chancellor, Canga, Anangono, Cacciabue, Moreno, Mejia, Rodriguez, Alonso, Fajardo. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Dep. Macara's last outing came against Guayaquil City, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cuero, Mohor, Marrufo, Jimenez, Espinoza, Cazares, Tello, Viera, Chamba, Chala, Posse. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Universidad Catolica Quito are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universidad Catolica Quito and Dep. Macara 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: Universidad Catolica Quito's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Dep. Macara's games average 1.5 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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