Another week means another pick and this time we are going to Ecuador to watch a match for their Serie A. The match in question is between the 6th-placed Universidad Católica del Ecuador and the 9th placed Técnico Universitario. Now, before anything else, let’s check out our teams:
The home team
Universidad Católica, founded in 1962 as a football team for Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, became a football club in 1963. They won the inter-university championship in 1962 and won their first professional title at the 12th Interandean Professional Championship in 1965. They finished second in the national championship in 1973 and 1979, allowing them to participate in the Copa Libertadores in 1974 and 1980. Universidad Católica has played in the First Category (Primera A & Primera B), descended to the Second Category in 1993, returned to Primera B in 1998, and briefly ascended to Primera A in 2008.
The Visitors
Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario, an Ecuadorian professional football club, has a long history dating back to 1971. The club has been a significant presence in the country’s football scene, known for its skilled players and passionate performances. Their home ground is Estadio Bellavista, a vibrant stadium with a seating capacity of 16,467. Técnico Universitario has achieved notable success, including winning the Serie B title in 2011. Despite facing challenges like administrative issues with the Orense squad, the club has shown resilience and determination to continue competing at the highest level of Ecuadorian football. The club’s rivalry with Macará has captivated football enthusiasts across the nation, enriching the sport’s vibrant tapestry in Ecuador.
The current stats
Universidad Católica del Ecuador is in 6th place with 18 points in 10 matches played, 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. They also have 21 goals scored and 12 suffered. Club Deportivo Técnico Universitario is in 9th place with 13 points in 11 matches, 3 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.
The Pick
Both teams are more closely matched than it seems, but after analyzing some data we can see that matches for both teams have been featuring goals on both sides recently, and I believe we will have at least 3 goals here, so my bet is for Over 2.75 goals. Don’t waste any more time and open an account at Game2Bet right now to make the most of this prediction!
