Universidad Catolica 0-1 Macara: result and AI prediction

Universidad Catolica – Macara, Liga Pro, Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 05:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Olimpico Atahualpa

Universidad Catolica is #2 in the table (51 pts) and Macara #3 (51 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Universidad Catolica 5, draws 1, Macara 0. Their last meeting, on August 18, 2026, ended Macara 1-1 Universidad Catolica.

Universidad Catolica

Final score0 - 1

Macara

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 0-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a tight Championship Group meeting between direct rivals, with Universidad Católica seeking a response after their loss at LDU Quito and Macará arriving from an important away win over Aucas. Católica’s home strength and their recent record against Macará give them the clearer platform, particularly if Mauro Díaz can feed Fajardo and the wide forwards early. Macará are dangerous enough to punish any loose rest-defence through Posse and Campana, but Estacio’s suspension narrows their margin for error in midfield. The first side to control the central spaces should dictate the match.

Head-to-head analysis

Universidad Católica have dominated the recent league series, going unbeaten across the listed meetings and recording several decisive wins. This season they beat Macará emphatically at home before drawing in Ambato.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed injury absence is established in the supplied squad report, but Macará are without suspended midfielder Jean Estacio after his red card against Aucas. His absence makes their central defensive work and ball retention more demanding.

Form (last 5)

Universidad CatolicaLeague position #2 · 51 ptsW W L

MacaraLeague position #3 · 51 ptsL W W

Universidad Catolica vs Macara stats

	Universidad Catolica	Macara
Played	31	31
Goals scored	52	43
Goals conceded	29	34
Clean sheets	11	10

Last meetings

2026-08-18Macara 1-1 Universidad Catolica
2026-04-24Universidad Catolica 4-0 Macara
2025-07-27Macara 1-4 Universidad Catolica
2025-04-06Universidad Catolica 1-0 Macara
2024-11-30Macara 1-2 Universidad Catolica
2024-06-02Universidad Catolica 3-0 Macara