Aucas vs Guayaquil City prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 1, 2026
Serie A Ecuador
In the 17th round of Ecuador Serie A on July 1, 2026, Aucas will face Guayaquil City. The hosts are determined to win here.
Aucas vs Guayaquil City: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Quito fought for a Copa Sudamericana spot in 2025—just one point short, finishing ninth. Things are going better this season, with the team winning nearly half of their matches, despite a frankly poor start.
The team from Guayaquil was relegated to Serie B in 2023 but managed to win the most recent season there. At least, they haven’t faded away at the higher level, consolidating their position in mid-table. On the other hand, after four consecutive victories, a sharp decline followed: only one draw and four defeats. This included a 2-4 home loss to Independiente del Valle before the break.
Norberto Araujo’s side currently averages 1.19 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. The promoted club has a negative ratio: 0.88 goals scored and 1.19 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Aucas vs Guayaquil City
In 2023, Aucas won three matches in a row. However, when they met this opponent again in February, they drew.
The hosts look much more solid. At home, they are likely to win with a "-1.0 goals" handicap (odds – 1.78).
Aucas vs Guayaquil City: Key Statistics and Trends
- Aucas has won half of their last six matches
- 44% of Aucas’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.19
- Guayaquil City has lost four of their last five games
- 38% of Guayaquil City's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.06
Aucas vs Guayaquil City: Probable Starting Lineups
Aucas lines up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (probable lineup): Piedra - Morales, Ontaneda, Gustavinо, Zova - Spina - Quinones, Mena, Guzman, Preciado - Poroso
Guayaquil City uses a 1-3-4-3 formation (probable lineup): Napa - Quinones, Rodriguez, Arias - Mansilla, Laurino, Arroyo, Ayovi - Diaz, Mero, Gonzalez
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