Relegation Group - 7 · 22 November 2026, 21:00 UTC

Manta FC vs Delfin SC Liga Pro prediction

Estadio Jocay, Manta

Our model says: Manta FC 1–0 Delfin SC

The model makes it 41% Manta FC, 28% draw, 31% Delfin SC — fair odds of 2.44, 3.57 and 3.23.

Most likely scoreline: 1-0.

Expected goals: Manta FC 1.50, Delfin SC 1.22.

Both teams to score: 55%. Over 2.5 goals: 51%, under 2.5: 49%.

Model confidence: Medium — calls at this level have come off 46% of the time, over 2,920 settled matches.

Evenly matched: once home advantage is counted, neither side has a clear edge. In past matches rated this way the favourite won 41%, 28% were drawn and the underdog won 31%.

Published · updated

Source: Fulltime Stats' own Dixon-Coles model, as of 12 November 2026. Manta FC's rating is built from 72 Ecuador LigaPro matches and Delfin SC's from 75, over this season and last, recent ones weighted most.

Key facts

  • Manta FC are 16th on 33 points from 36 games; Delfin SC are 14th on 38 points from 36 games — Liga Pro, Relegation Group.
  • Manta FC have won 3 of their last 5 games, most recently a 2-1 win away to Tecnico Universitario.
  • Delfin SC have won 3 of their last 5 games, most recently a 1-2 defeat away to Mushuc Runa SC.
  • Last 6 meetings: Delfin SC 4 wins to 1, 1 draw; the most recent, 18 October 2026, ended Delfin SC 4–2 Manta FC.

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Live win probability

From kick-off

From kick-off, the split above updates here every few seconds as the model re-reads the score, the clock and any red cards.

Model insights: Manta FC vs Delfin SC

55%
Both teams to score
51%
Over 2.5 goals
49%
Under 2.5 goals

Most likely scorelines

Manta FC win Draw Delfin SC win
  1. 1–113%
  2. 1–09%
  3. 2–19%
  4. 0–17%
  5. 2–07%
  6. 1–27%
  7. 0–07%

Scores read Manta FC first; the other scorelines share the remaining 40%. How to read this.

Has the model earned this number?

Manta FC at 41%: of 2,925 settled 40–50% forecasts, 46.1% came in (average 43.9%). It can be read literally. The full record.

Form going into Manta FC vs Delfin SC

Manta FC

Liga Pro

  • W2-1away to Tecnico Universitario9 November 2026
  • W3-2away to Mushuc Runa SC3 November 2026
  • L0-2Deportivo Cuenca24 October 2026
  • L2-4away to Delfin SC18 October 2026
  • W1-0Tecnico Universitario10 October 2026

Delfin SC

Liga Pro

  • L1-2away to Mushuc Runa SC9 November 2026
  • W3-1Deportivo Cuenca31 October 2026
  • L0-4away to Orense SC24 October 2026
  • W4-2Manta FC18 October 2026
  • W3-2Mushuc Runa SC9 October 2026

What these results say

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first; context, not the model's input. How to read this.

Liga Pro table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
16Manta FC3696212752-2533
14Delfin SC36108183143-1238

Where the two sides stand. Full table

Head-to-head: Manta FC vs Delfin SC

  • 18 October 2026Delfin SC 4–2 Manta FCLiga Pro
  • 15 July 2026Manta FC 0–1 Delfin SCLiga Pro
  • 14 March 2026Delfin SC 0–1 Manta FCLiga Pro
  • 28 June 2025Delfin SC 2–0 Manta FCLiga Pro
  • 4 March 2025Manta FC 2–2 Delfin SCLiga Pro
  • 5 October 2021Delfin SC 2–1 Manta FCLiga Pro

Leading scorers: Manta FC and Delfin SC

Manta FC

GoalsAssists

  • José Enrique Angulo Caicedo70

Delfin SC

GoalsAssists

  • F. Ayunta111

Top 3 by league goals this season; player availability is not in the model. How to read this.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.

Team comparison

Manta FC Delfin SC
0.56 Attack strength (vs league average) 0.56
1.81 Defence strength (vs league average, lower = stronger) 1.65
1.50 Model expected goals (this match) 1.22

Each side's share of the two-team total. How to read this.

Why the model favours this side

The model gives Manta FC the highest probability at 41%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 1.50 expected goals for Manta FC against 1.22 for Delfin SC. Manta FC's attack/defence rating is 0.56/1.81 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.56/1.65 for Delfin SC.

How the model reaches 41% for Manta FC to win

Start from two average sides on neutral ground: 36% for Manta FC to win. Then home advantage adds 8 points, Manta FC's ratings take away 1 point and Delfin SC's ratings take away 2 points, which lands on the published 41%.

  1. Two average sides, neutral ground36%
  2. Home advantage44%+8
  3. Manta FC's ratings43%−1
  4. Delfin SC's ratings41%−2

Each step adds one input to the step before. How to read this.

Season stats

Manta FCDelfin SC
35Matches36
8W 6D 21LRecord10W 8D 18L
25 0.7 per gameGoals scored31 0.9 per game
51 1.5 per gameGoals conceded43 1.2 per game
7 of 35Clean sheets8 of 36
19 of 35Failed to score15 of 36
9 of 11Penalties scored6 of 6
99 2.8 per gameYellow cards103 2.9 per game
6Red cards7
4-4-2 15×Usual shape4-4-2 11×

Manta FC at home · Delfin SC away

18Played18
5W 4D 9LRecord1W 5D 12L
10–17Goals for – against11–28
6 of 18Clean sheets2 of 18

League matches only, Liga Pro, this season; per game, from API-Football. How to read this.

Goals scored and conceded, by minute

All Liga Pro matches this season: Manta FC 35, Delfin SC 36.

Manta FC scored 356353
Delfin SC conceded 436987

Manta FC score most often in the 31–45 minute window (6 goals); Delfin SC have let in 6 there.

Delfin SC scored 4562411
Manta FC conceded 5879811

Delfin SC score most often in the 76–90 minute window (11 goals); Manta FC have let in 11 there.

League goals by 15-minute window, from API-Football. Context, not a prediction. How to read this.

The next 3 matches, by difficulty

Manta FC

  • at Deportivo Cuenca29 Nov · Liga Prowin 24%
  • vs Mushuc Runa SC6 Dec · Liga Prowin 40%
  • at Orense SC13 Dec · Liga Prowin 24%

Delfin SC

  • vs Orense SC29 Nov · Liga Prowin 41%
  • at Deportivo Cuenca6 Dec · Liga Prowin 25%
  • vs Tecnico Universitario13 Dec · Liga Prowin 45%

Each side's next matches after this one, coloured by the opponent's strength. How to read this.