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

Universidad Catolica Quito vs Barcelona SC Liga Pro prediction

Quito

Our model says: Universidad Catolica Quito 1–0 Barcelona SC

The model makes it 43% Universidad Catolica Quito, 28% draw, 29% Barcelona SC — fair odds of 2.33, 3.57 and 3.45.

Most likely scoreline: 1-0.

Expected goals: Universidad Catolica Quito 1.53, Barcelona SC 1.14.

Both teams to score: 54%. Over 2.5 goals: 50%, under 2.5: 50%.

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. Universidad Catolica Quito's rating is built from 76 Ecuador LigaPro matches and Barcelona SC's from 75, over this season and last, recent ones weighted most.

Key facts

  • Universidad Catolica Quito are 3rd on 54 points from 36 games; Barcelona SC are bottom on 49 points from 35 games — Liga Pro, Championship Group.
  • Universidad Catolica Quito have not won in their last 5 games, most recently a 2-2 draw away to Macara.
  • Barcelona SC have won 1 of their last 5 games, most recently a 1-1 draw at home to LDU de Quito.
  • Last 6 meetings: Universidad Catolica Quito 2 wins to 0, 4 draws; the most recent, 18 October 2026, ended Barcelona SC 1–1 Universidad Catolica Quito.

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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: Universidad Catolica Quito vs Barcelona SC

54%
Both teams to score
50%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
Under 2.5 goals

Most likely scorelines

Universidad Catolica Quito win Draw Barcelona SC win
  1. 1–113%
  2. 1–010%
  3. 2–19%
  4. 2–08%
  5. 0–08%
  6. 0–17%
  7. 1–27%

Scores read Universidad Catolica Quito first; the other scorelines share the remaining 38%. How to read this.

Has the model earned this number?

Universidad Catolica Quito at 43%: 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 Universidad Catolica Quito vs Barcelona SC

Universidad Catolica Quito

Liga Pro

  • D2-2away to Macara8 November 2026
  • L1-2Aucas1 November 2026
  • D0-0away to Independiente del Valle23 October 2026
  • D1-1away to Barcelona SC18 October 2026
  • L0-1Macara11 October 2026

Barcelona SC

Liga Pro

  • D1-1LDU de Quito8 November 2026
  • L0-3away to Macara31 October 2026
  • W4-0away to Aucas25 October 2026
  • D1-1Universidad Catolica Quito18 October 2026
  • L1-2away to LDU de Quito11 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
3Universidad Catolica Quito361412105635+2154
6Barcelona SC351213103932+749

Where the two sides stand. Full table

Head-to-head: Universidad Catolica Quito vs Barcelona SC

  • 18 October 2026Barcelona SC 1–1 Universidad Catolica QuitoLiga Pro
  • 22 July 2026Universidad Catolica Quito 2–1 Barcelona SCLiga Pro
  • 22 March 2026Barcelona SC 1–1 Universidad Catolica QuitoLiga Pro
  • 7 December 2025Barcelona SC 1–1 Universidad Catolica QuitoLiga Pro
  • 2 November 2025Universidad Catolica Quito 1–1 Barcelona SCLiga Pro
  • 31 August 2025Barcelona SC 2–3 Universidad Catolica QuitoLiga Pro

Leading scorers: Universidad Catolica Quito and Barcelona SC

Universidad Catolica Quito

GoalsAssists

  • J. Fajardo133
  • M. Alonso84

Barcelona SC

GoalsAssists

  • D. Benedetto92

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

Universidad Catolica Quito Barcelona SC
0.81 Attack strength (vs league average) 0.77
1.23 Defence strength (vs league average, lower = stronger) 1.16
1.53 Model expected goals (this match) 1.14

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

Why the model favours this side

The model gives Universidad Catolica Quito the highest probability at 43%, based on each side's rolling attack and defence ratings estimated from recent match data. The model projects 1.53 expected goals for Universidad Catolica Quito against 1.14 for Barcelona SC. Universidad Catolica Quito's attack/defence rating is 0.81/1.23 versus the league average (1.00 = average), compared with 0.77/1.16 for Barcelona SC.

How the model reaches 43% for Universidad Catolica Quito to win

Start from two average sides on neutral ground: 36% for Universidad Catolica Quito to win. Then home advantage adds 8 points, Universidad Catolica Quito's ratings change nothing and Barcelona SC's ratings take away 1 point, which lands on the published 43%.

  1. Two average sides, neutral ground36%
  2. Home advantage44%+8
  3. Universidad Catolica Quito's ratings44%±0
  4. Barcelona SC's ratings43%−1

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

Season stats

Universidad Catolica QuitoBarcelona SC
36Matches35
14W 12D 10LRecord12W 13D 10L
56 1.6 per gameGoals scored39 1.1 per game
35 1.0 per gameGoals conceded32 0.9 per game
12 of 36Clean sheets12 of 35
7 of 36Failed to score9 of 35
5 of 9Penalties scored4 of 5
55 1.5 per gameYellow cards84 2.4 per game
5Red cards4
4-2-3-1 29×Usual shape4-2-3-1 22×

Universidad Catolica Quito at home · Barcelona SC away

17Played18
10W 3D 4LRecord3W 7D 8L
38–17Goals for – against15–20
6 of 17Clean sheets6 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: Universidad Catolica Quito 36, Barcelona SC 35.

Universidad Catolica Quito scored 8551689
Barcelona SC conceded 835764

Universidad Catolica Quito score most often in the 46–60 minute window (16 goals); Barcelona SC have let in 7 there.

Barcelona SC scored 263838
Universidad Catolica Quito conceded 4548113

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

The next 4 matches, by difficulty

Universidad Catolica Quito

  • vs Independiente del Valle29 Nov · Liga Prowin 37%
  • at Aucas6 Dec · Liga Prowin 38%
  • vs LDU de Quito13 Dec · Liga Prowin 46%

Barcelona SC

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