LDU Quito vs Mirassol prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 21, 2026
Copa Libertadores
In the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 on August 21, 2026, LDU Quito and Mirassol will play the second leg. A win will secure a place in the next round for either side.
LDU Quito vs Mirassol: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Ecuador's capital failed to reclaim the title in 2025, but still performed well, finishing second. Currently, for example, they are struggling to stay within the top six. On the other hand, in the Copa, they managed four wins and topped their group with twelve points.
The team from one of São Paulo's districts made a loud debut in Serie A last season, finishing fourth. As often happens, this was followed by a slump, and now the threat of relegation to the second division remains relevant. Meanwhile, the Brazilians, having ended up in the same group as their opponent, matched their record—four wins and two losses. However, due to tiebreakers, they finished second in the group.
In Brazil, the hosts opened the scoring fairly early. But they failed to extend or even keep their lead: in the 82nd minute, the visitors equalized, ending the match 1-1.
Previous Matches: LDU Quito vs Mirassol
In the group stage, the clubs exchanged home wins in the spring.
After not losing away, the current hosts are expected to succeed at home. We predict their victory (odds – 1.60).
LDU Quito vs Mirassol: Key Statistics and Trends
- LDU Quito won twice in a row in the Copa before the previous match
- On average, LDU Quito scores 0.96 goals and concedes 0.8 goals per match
- 32% of LDU Quito's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 1.76 goals per match
- Mirassol are winless in their last five matches
- On average, Mirassol scores 1.14 goals and concedes 1.59 goals per match
- 68% of Mirassol's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.73 goals per match
LDU Quito vs Mirassol: Probable Starting Lineups
LDU Quito plays a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Valle – Segovia, Ade, Carabalí, Cuero – González, Pretel, Cornejo – Quiñónez, Estrada, Corozo
Mirassol plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Walter – Reinaldo, Machado, João Victor, Formiga – Japa, Neto Moura – Alesson, Carlos Eduardo, Edson – Bruno Santos.
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