Barcelona Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 1, 2026
Serie A Ecuador
In the 17th round of the Ecuador Serie A on July 1, 2026, there will be a match between Barcelona Guayaquil and Deportivo Cuenca. A direct clash between contenders for second place.
Barcelona Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Guayaquil club lost the battle for second place in 2025. Nevertheless, they made it into the Copa Libertadores group stage, but finished last in their group with three points. Domestically, they have managed to maintain their previous level, though by late spring, defeats became more frequent.
Cuenca's team grabbed sixth place in a close contest with Aucas last year. This allowed them to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana, but in a hard-fought group stage, the Ecuadorians finished last with six points, while the group leader, Deportivo Recoleta, had eight. However, in the domestic league, they went into the break in second position—beating Delfín 1-0 in the last round.
Núñez and company average 1.13 goals scored per match and concede 0.81. Celico’s side maintain almost parity: scoring 1.13 goals and conceding 1.06 per game.
Previous matches: Barcelona Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca
In their last five meetings, each club has two wins.
The hosts are considered favorites, but their advantage is overestimated. We suggest betting on the visitors with a "+1.5 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Barcelona Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca: Key Stats and Trends
- Barcelona Guayaquil have lost four of their last six matches
- 50% of Barcelona’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.94
- Deportivo Cuenca won for the first time in four matches
- 50% of Deportivo Cuenca’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.19
Barcelona Guayaquil vs Deportivo Cuenca: Probable Starting Lineups
Barcelona Guayaquil play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Contreras – Sosa, Baez, Perlaza, Vargas – Lugo, Celis – Martinez, Mejia, Cano – Nunez
Deportivo Cuenca play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Facundo Ferrero – Eric, Piedra, Boolsen, Lopez – Garcia, Maccari – Gonzalez, Vega, Diaz – Ordonez
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Ecuador Serie A standings
