Last Updated on May 10, 2024 12:20 pm by Erwin Noguera
The emotions of the Serie A de Ecuador continue this weekend when the teams take the field to fight for 3 points in the matches that correspond to the 12th date.
For now, we have a very intense battle at the top of the table between Aucas, Independiente del Valle, and LDU Quito, separated by only 2 points in the standings. However, we cannot leave behind Barcelona SC, who come like a train without brakes after five consecutive matches without losing and are five points away from the top of the table.
Another team that has had a great season is Emelec, who is also in the upper part of the table, fighting to be among the best in the tournament.
The other side of the coin are Deportivo Cuenca, Mushuc Runa, Delfín, and Libertad FC, who are not getting any better this season and are sinking deeper and deeper into the bottom of the standings.
Below, we bring you a preview of the best matches of this 12th matchday of the Ecuadorian Serie A, with their respective betting odds and our free predictions.
Serie A de Ecuador: Date 12 – LDU Quito vs. Emelec
When and Where?
Saturday, May 11, 7:00 pm ET at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
Moneyline odds:
LDU Quito 1.58
Emelec 5.43
Draw Offs:
3.93
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LDU Quito is one of the best teams in Ecuador, and this season, they have proven it again. Currently, the team is in third place in the table, with an excellent record of eight wins and two losses, and is only 2 points behind Aucas at the top.
The team from the Ecuadorian capital has displayed a great offense with 20 goals scored, combined with a solid defense that has allowed their opponents to score only nine goals in ten games. As we can see, this is one of the most complete teams in Ecuadorian soccer. LDU Quito comes from three wins in a row, being the most recent one against Mushuc Runa with a score of 1-0. However, the team lost 1-2 against Botafogo in round 4 of the Copa Libertadores de América.
On the other hand, Emelec had a positive start to the season, where they were fighting for the top of the standings. However, they have had some problems maintaining their rhythm of play, and currently, they are fifth in the table with a record of five wins, five draws, and one loss. As we can see, the team has only lost one game this season, but those five draws prevent them from being better placed in the standings.
Emelec has had mixed results in recent weeks, with two wins, two draws, and one loss, their most recent match being a 2-1 win over U. Catolica.
For this match, our winner’s chip is on LDU Quito.
LDU Quito vs. Emelec Betting Pick: LDU Quito
Serie A de Ecuador: Date 12 – El Nacional vs. Independiente del Valle
When and Where?
Sunday, May 12, 2:00 pm ET at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
Moneyline odds:
El Nacional 3.18
Independiente del Valle 2.01
Draw Offs:
3.87
El Nacional has had a somewhat strange season, as they began with many doubts and a worrying performance. However, as the matchdays went by, the team began to improve drastically, to the point that they climbed to seventh place in the table and has a record of five wins and six losses.
We can even say that their current form is really good, considering that they have won three of their last four games, two in a row, and the most recent one against Orense with a score of 1-0.
On the other hand, Independiente del Valle continues to struggle for wins at this point of the season, where they are only separated by one point with Aucas in the fight for the top of the standings. With an excellent record of seven wins and four draws, Independiente is the only team that remains undefeated in this tournament after eleven games played. Undoubtedly, they have shown their best level on the field and will want to continue to do so in the coming weeks.
They come into this 12th matchday with four wins and one draw in their last five games, the three most recent wins being against Deportivo Cuenca, Imbabura, and Mushuc Runa.
For this match, our prediction is a win for Independiente del Valle.
El Nacional vs. Independiente del Valle Betting Pick: Independiente del Valle
Serie A de Ecuador: Date 12 – Barcelona SC vs. Aucas
When and Where?
Sunday, May 12, 7:00 pm ET at the Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Barcelona SC 1.86
Aucas 3.96
Draw Offs:
3.59
Barcelona SC is the historical winningest club in Ecuador’s Serie A, so each of its matches is important in local soccer. This season, the team has had a somewhat slow start, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is a good one. After some difficulties in scoring victories in the first few rounds, they recovered, and right now, they are fourth in the standings with a record of six wins, three draws, and one loss.
As we can see, the team has one game less played than Aucas and Independiente del Valle, so if they win that lagging game, the gap will be shortened to only two points from the top of the table. Barcelona is coming from four wins in their last five matches, the most recent being against Delfin by 3-1. However, it is also worth noting that the team lost their Copa Libertadores de América matchday four game against Talleres with a score of 1-3.
On the other hand, we have Aucas, the team that has shown the best performance so far in the Ecuadorian Serie A tournament. Currently sitting at the top of the standings, the Ídolo has a record of eight wins, two draws, and one loss, with 26 goals scored and 11 conceded. This team has shown a spectacular offense, with almost three goals scored on average per game.
Also, like Barcelona SC, the team is on a five-game unbeaten streak, with their three most recent wins coming against Emelec, Macará, and Libertad FC.
Although it will be an even match, we expect Barcelona SC to respect their home and take the three points.
Barcelona SC vs. Aucas Betting Pick: Barcelona SC
Serie A de Ecuador: Date 12 – U. Católica vs. Tecnico Universitario
When and Where?
Monday, May 13, 8:00 pm ET at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium
Moneyline odds:
U. Católica 1.46
Tecnico Universitario 6.54
Draw Offs:
4.31
U. Católica has not been able to maintain its performance from the first dates of this championship since, in its last five matches, it accumulated two wins, two draws, and one loss. However, it is fair to mention that the team remains in sixth place in the table, with a record of five wins, three draws, and two defeats, with 21 goals scored and 12 conceded. As we can notice, clearly the team’s offense has worked to perfection, but their defense has left many spaces in recent weeks.
U. Catolica comes into this 12th matchday after two consecutive defeats, the most recent against Emelec with a score of 1-2.
On the other hand, Tecnico Universitario is just another team of the bunch, as they have not been able to perform consistently throughout these first 11 dates of the tournament. Currently, the team is ranked 9th in the table with three wins, four draws, and four losses, with many offensive problems (ten goals scored) and a somewhat shaky defense (13 goals conceded).
Tecnico Universitario comes to this match after a 1-1 draw against Imbabura.
For this match, we do not doubt that our prediction is a win for U. Catolica.
U. Católica vs. Tecnico Universitario Betting Pick: U. Católica
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