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Independiente del Valle vs U. Catolica - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Liga Pro Estadio Banco Guayaquil, Quito
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Match Events

46'
Sub
Schunke R. In: Carabajal M.
Out: Schunke R.
51' Event
Briones R.
Assist: Angulo J.
56' Event
Angulo J.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Liga Pro matchup, with the score ending 2-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

40%
Independiente del Valle
20%
Draws
40%
U. Catolica
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Independiente del Valle have won more games recently than U. Catolica.
  • Independiente del Valle are the model's pick here, at 36%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Independiente del Valle Clean Sheet 14%
U. Catolica Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Independiente del Valle U. Catolica
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 25 14
Draws 3 6
Losses 3 9
Goals Scored 2.42 1.72
Goals Conceded 0.94 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 Liga Pro
Independiente del Valle vs U. Catolica
2:2
May 13, 2026 Super Cup
U. Catolica vs Independiente del Valle
0:3
May 1, 2026 Liga Pro
U. Catolica vs Independiente del Valle
2:3
Dec 14, 2025 Liga Pro
U. Catolica vs Independiente del Valle
0:1
Nov 8, 2025 Liga Pro
Independiente del Valle vs U. Catolica
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Independiente del Valle Compare

Top Goalscorer Briones R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Angulo J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

U. Catolica Compare

Top Goalscorer Alonso M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Londono A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Independiente del Valle 35 / 100
U. Catolica 33 / 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
Independiente del Valle U. Catolica

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Independiente del Valle's goal record stands at 94% scoring rate across 31 recent games.

Defensive concern: U. Catolica conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Independiente del Valle has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Independiente del Valle VS U. Catolica
2 Goals Scored 1.75
1.5 Goals Conceded 1
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Independiente del Valle

(Home)
25 Sept
Gualaceo
0 : 2
Independiente del Valle
18 Sept
Flamengo RJ
1 : 1
Independiente del Valle
13 Sept
Libertad
2 : 3
Independiente del Valle
11 Sept
Independiente del Valle
0 : 2
Flamengo RJ
05 Sept
Independiente del Valle
3 : 1
Macara
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U. Catolica

(Away)
20 Sept
LDU Quito
2 : 1
U. Catolica
15 Sept
U. Catolica
2 : 1
Orense
10 Sept
Astillero
0 : 1
U. Catolica
06 Sept
Delfin
0 : 1
U. Catolica
03 Sept
U. Catolica
1 : 1
Aucas
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Independiente del Valle 30 24 2 4 73:33 74
2 U. Catolica 30 14 9 7 51:27 51
3 Macara 30 15 6 9 41:33 51
4 Aucas 30 14 8 8 33:28 50
5 LDU Quito 30 13 7 10 31:24 46
6 Barcelona SC 30 11 11 8 32:25 44
7 Libertad 30 11 8 11 33:34 41
8 Leones del Norte 30 10 9 11 31:32 39
9 Guayaquil City 30 10 9 11 33:36 39
10 Emelec 30 10 9 11 25:34 39
11 Mushuc Runa 30 9 11 10 35:38 38
12 Dep. Cuenca 30 10 6 14 25:37 36
13 Orense 30 9 6 15 36:47 33
14 Tecnico U. 30 10 2 18 28:42 32
15 Delfin 30 7 7 16 19:31 28
16 Manta 30 5 6 19 17:42 21
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