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EL Nacional vs LDU Portoviejo

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Serie B Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
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AI Match Summary

EL Nacional play LDU Portoviejo in the Serie B. It looks like a close match. Recently, EL Nacional averaged 1 goals scored and 2.06 conceded. LDU Portoviejo averaged 1.17 goals scored and 1.38 conceded. In past meetings, EL Nacional won 0, LDU Portoviejo won 4, and they drew 1. Their last match on May 31, 2026 ended 0:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 0.88 for EL Nacional and 1.56 for LDU Portoviejo. This points to a LDU Portoviejo double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

25%
EL Nacional
21%
Draws
54%
LDU Portoviejo
Draw rate projection: 21% Favored: LDU Portoviejo

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

83% / High Confidence
  • EL Nacional picked up more points recently compared to LDU Portoviejo.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (0.88 vs 1.56 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 74%
Over 2.5 Goals 49%
Over 3.5 Goals 29%
Over 4.5 Goals 15%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 52%
EL Nacional Clean Sheet 15%
LDU Portoviejo Clean Sheet 17%
First Half Goal 67%
Second Half Goal 70%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric EL Nacional LDU Portoviejo
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 5 10
Draws 7 6
Losses 19 13
Goals Scored 1 1.17
Goals Conceded 2.06 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 0.50 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 2.00 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 31, 2026 Serie B
EL Nacional vs LDU Portoviejo
0:1
Mar 28, 2026 Serie B
LDU Portoviejo vs EL Nacional
2:1
Sep 1, 2021 Serie B
EL Nacional vs LDU Portoviejo
1:1
Jul 14, 2021 Serie B
LDU Portoviejo vs EL Nacional
2:0
Jun 3, 2021 Serie B
EL Nacional vs LDU Portoviejo
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

EL Nacional Compare

Avg xG / game 0.38
Avg xA / game 0.25

LDU Portoviejo Compare

Top Goalscorer Gonzalez C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

EL Nacional 26 / 100
LDU Portoviejo 52 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
EL Nacional LDU Portoviejo

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick LDU Portoviejo Win (2)
Secondary Pick LDU Portoviejo & Under 3.5
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +47%
5.88
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +14.2%
2.33
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

EL Nacional attacking → ← attacking LDU Portoviejo

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

EL Nacional scored in 58% of their last 31 games.

LDU Portoviejo let in goals in 72% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 2.20 goals.

EL Nacional went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.

LDU Portoviejo lost 1 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

22 Points in last 5 36
0.50 Goals expected (xG) 1.13
2.00 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.25

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Nueve de Octubre1585219:1129
2Atletico FC1568117:1226
3Independiente Juniors1566317:1124
4CD Cuenca Juniors1565417:1823
5Cumbaya1656519:1621
6Vinotinto1555520:1320
7San Antonio1547418:1519
8LDU Portoviejo1554614:1919
9Dep. Santo Domingo1556412:1018
10Gualaceo1565413:1017
1122 de Julio153398:216
12EL Nacional1604129:271