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Leones del Norte vs U. Catolica

Ecuador Ecuador

Liga Pro Estadio Olimpico de Ibarra
Fri, Jul 10, 2026
VS
10:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Leones del Norte play U. Catolica in the Liga Pro. It looks like a close match. Recently, Leones del Norte averaged 0.93 goals scored and 1 conceded. U. Catolica averaged 1.48 goals scored and 1.19 conceded. In past meetings, Leones del Norte won 0, U. Catolica won 1, and they drew 0. Their last match on Mar 8, 2026 ended 3:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.56 for Leones del Norte and 1.44 for U. Catolica. This points to a U. Catolica double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

28%
Leones del Norte
34%
Draws
38%
U. Catolica
Draw rate projection: 34% Favored: U. Catolica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

73% / Medium Confidence
  • Leones del Norte picked up more points recently compared to U. Catolica.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.56 vs 1.44 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 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 70%
Over 2.5 Goals 40%
Over 3.5 Goals 24%
Over 4.5 Goals 12%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 50%
Leones del Norte Clean Sheet 16%
U. Catolica Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 63%
Second Half Goal 67%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Leones del Norte U. Catolica
Matches Played 28 31
Wins 8 11
Draws 10 10
Losses 10 10
Goals Scored 0.93 1.48
Goals Conceded 1 1.19
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 8, 2026 Liga Pro
U. Catolica vs Leones del Norte
3:0

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Leones del Norte 28 / 100
U. Catolica 36 / 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
Leones del Norte U. Catolica

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: U. Catolica or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
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 +40%
5.00
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +17.6%
2.94
*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

Leones del Norte attacking → ← attacking U. Catolica

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Leones del Norte scored in 68% of their last 28 games.

U. Catolica let in goals in 71% of their last 31 matches.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Leones del Norte went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

U. Catolica lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

34 Points in last 5 43
1.50 Goals expected (xG) 1.88
1.00 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.63

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Independiente del Valle17131336:1840
2LDU Quito1683519:1327
3Dep. Cuenca1683518:1727
4U. Catolica1675426:1426
5Barcelona SC1675418:1326
6Aucas1675419:1626
7Orense1664621:2222
8Emelec1664613:1622
9Tecnico U.1662817:1620
10Macara1655615:1820
11Guayaquil City1654714:1919
12Mushuc Runa1646619:2118
13Leones del Norte1645715:1817
14Libertad1645716:2217
15Delfin164488:1516
16Manta1733117:2312