The sixth date of the second phase of Ecuador’s Liga Pro has the leader, Liga de Quito, visiting an opponent that does not seem as complex in Imbabura.
Meanwhile, the second of the table, Orense, will play at home against a difficult opponent such as Universidad Católica, while Independiente del Valle will be at home to Emelec.
With the need to improve their performance, Barcelona will play at home against Macará, who are above them in the standings.
Liga-Pro weekly picks betting odds
| Orense 2.953 | Universidad Católica 2.364 | Draw Offs: 3.245 |
| Imbabura 5.32 | Liga de Quito 1.573 | Draw Offs: 4.06 |
| Independiente del Valle 1.329 | Emelec 9.5 | Draw Offs: 4.715 |
| Barcelona 1.441 | Macará 7.1 | Draw Offs: 4.26 |
Serie A Matchday 6: Orense vs. Universidad Católica
| When? | Friday, September 13 at 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT |
| Where? | 9 de Mayo stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | GOLTV and Disney+ |
Orense is one of the biggest surprises in Ecuadorian soccer in the second round, as it is in second place with 12 points. However, their four-game winning streak was snapped when they lost 2-1 away to Emelec. They have the second most efficient attack in the Pro-League with 11 goals while allowing only five. At home, they have won everything they have played.
Universidad Católica is in fourth place, but its semester has been marked by irregularity. They have alternated wins and losses in five matches, but their defense has allowed the same number of goals as their opponents (5). A fact to consider is that they have three matches without losing against this rival.
Orense vs. Universidad Católica Pick: Draw
Serie A Matchday 6: Imbabura vs. Liga de Quito
| When? | Saturday, September 14 at 5:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm CST, 3:30 pm MT, and 2:30 pm PT |
| Where? | OlÃmpico de Ibarra stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | GOLTV and Disney+ |
Imbabura started this stage of Ecuadorian soccer terribly, losing three of the first four matches and drawing the remaining one. However, on the last matchday, they got some oxygen by beating Cumbayá 2-1 as visitors. They have a goal difference of -3 and have lost all their home games.
Liga de Quito has been on a roll, winning its first five games, scoring 13 goals, and allowing only one. It has the best offense and defense, and on its roster is the annual scorer, the Paraguayan Alex Arce, who has 18 goals. As a curious fact, the Universitario team has lost two of the last three meetings against this rival.
Imbabura vs. Liga de Quito Betting Pick: Liga de Quito
Serie A Matchday 6: Independiente del Valle vs. Emelec
| When? | Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CST, 6:00 pm MT, and 5:00 pm PT |
| Where? | OlÃmpico de Ibarra stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | GOLTV and Disney+ |
In the first phase, the best team was Independiente del Valle, with 35 units, but a weak start of two defeats made it difficult for them to be higher in the standings now. However, that hesitant start to the semester is behind them, and now they have three wins in a row, which is why they are in fifth place with nine points. They conceded only one goal in the last 270 minutes, during which time they scored six times.
Emelec is coming from two wins in a row, but the reduction of three points has them in 13th place, far from the first position. The Eléctricos lost their first three matches, which also explains their position in the table. Their offense has left much to be desired, with only three goals.
Independiente del Valle vs. Emelec Betting Pick: Independiente del Valle
Serie A Matchday 6: Barcelona SC vs. Macará
| When? | Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 pm ET, 5:30 pm CST, 4:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | GOLTV and Disney+ |
Barcelona only got three out of the last nine points it played, but it is in sixth place, not so far from Liga de Quito. But the Guayaquil club must improve its soccer to aspire to the title. One point to enhance is their defense, which has conceded nine goals.
Macará has a slightly better record, with ten points from three wins, one draw, and one defeat. The team’s problem has been its forward line, the worst among the seven best teams in the Ecuadorian league, with seven celebrations.
Barcelona SC vs. Macará Betting Pick: Draw
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