LDU Quito – Guayaquil City Prediction & Picks (27.02.2018)

LDU Quito and Guayaquil City FC meet at the University Sports League Stadium, in a match for the 2nd round of the First A. The history of direct matches played at this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 6 games won 5 and tied 1. But the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 06-08-2017, for the First A, the two teams tied by (1-1). J. Anangonó (74 ‘) scored the goals of the match, for LDU Quito, and J. Rojas (84′), for Guayaquil City FC. Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.

LDU Quito:

The home team comes to this second day after a defeat in its premiere in the league, against Deportivo Cuenca, by (2-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 36 goals scored and 17 suffered. In the last 10 home matches the LDU Quito has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they suffered the first goal 6 times and only managed 1 comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 9 of their 25 goals between minutes (46’-60 ‘).

The game of the LDU in the first round was away from home and found quite difficult, so it is not by chance that he ended up defeated. This served to identify the errors and see where he needs to improve, so he expects to see changes already in this game. Therefore, he will try to annul the opponent, since he knows that if he has control of the game he has more possibilities of adding the three points. For this match, coach Pablo Repetto will not be able to count on Edison Realpe and Jefferson Intriago, who are in the medical department.

Guayaquil :

The away team comes to this 2nd round, after the tie in its premiere in the league, against the University Technician, by (0-0) This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 matches records 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses as a visitor; against 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Guayaquil City FC has won 2, tied 2 and lost 6. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches.

If 2017 ended badly for Guayaquil City, 2018 also did not start well, because even before his fans he did not achieve more than a draw and now he needs to improve his performance to reach his goals. It is clear that to make a good campaign you will also need to get good results away from your domains. That being the case, you will need to evolve within the field and correct errors, otherwise there will be serious risks of falling from division. For this match the coach Pool Gavilánez will not be able to count on J. Hurtado and J. Bravo, who will be suspended.