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Club Deportivo El Nacional vs Universidad Catolica Quito: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Club Deportivo El Nacional Club Deportivo El NacionalvsUniversidad Catolica Quito Universidad Catolica Quito
Our predictionDraw
Confidence: High · 85/100
Score hint: 1-1

Our model leans the draw (64% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Club Deportivo El Nacional10%
Draw64%
2 · Universidad Catolica Quito26%
1 · Club Deportivo El NacionalDraw2 · Universidad Catolica Quito
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Value radar

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply — a potential value spot.

1X2Universidad Catolica Quito4.65+6.7%
1X2Club Deportivo El Nacional9.15-0.1%
1X2Draw1.29-6.6%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = potential value. Not betting advice.

Recent form

Club Deportivo El NacionalLLDLL
Universidad Catolica QuitoWDLLL
Team strength rating
Club Deportivo El Nacional
20
Universidad Catolica Quito
52

Most likely scorelines

1-112.4%
0-110.9%
1-28.9%
1-08.7%
0-27.8%
0-07.6%

Expected goals

1.14Club Deportivo El Nacional
xG
1.44Universidad Catolica Quito
Over 2.5 goals48%
Both teams to score52%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Club Deportivo El Nacional Universidad Catolica Quito

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Draw1.29Avoid (-6.6%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. "Value" means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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25752
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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model blends the odds, head-to-head history and recent form to frame this clash between Club Deportivo El Nacional and Universidad Catolica Quito. After removing the bookmaker margin, the probabilities settle at 10% for Club Deportivo El Nacional, 64% for the draw and 26% for Universidad Catolica Quito.

Several signals point toward the draw. The odds point to a clear favourite.

Across the last 6 meetings, the record reads 0 Club Deportivo El Nacional wins, 2 draws and 4 Universidad Catolica Quito wins. Recent scorelines: 0-3, 1-1, 0-2, 3-0, 1-1.

If the trend holds, a scoreline around 1-1 is plausible — treat it as a pointer, not a certainty.

On form, Club Deportivo El Nacional show L-L-D-L-L across their recent outings, while Universidad Catolica Quito read W-D-L-L-L. Recent momentum carries weight in the assessment, particularly when combined with home advantage and the competition context.

On the secondary markets, our model puts over 2.5 goals at 48% and both teams to score at 52%. The totals market stays finely balanced.

Our model flags a disagreement with the market on "Universidad Catolica Quito" (1X2): we rate it 26% versus the 20% implied by odds of 4.65, an edge of 6.7 points. That's where the market appears to underrate the true likelihood.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Club Deportivo El Nacional or Universidad Catolica Quito?

Our model rates the draw as the most likely outcome at 64% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Club Deportivo El Nacional vs Universidad Catolica Quito?

A scoreline around 1-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 0 Club Deportivo El Nacional wins, 2 draws, 4 Universidad Catolica Quito wins.

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