Libertad Loja vs Leones del Norte prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, on July 1, 2026
Serie A Ecuador
In the 17th round of Ecuador's Serie A on July 1, 2026, Libertad Loja will face Leones del Norte. For both teams, this is a chance to move away from the bottom of the table with a win.
Libertad Loja vs Leones del Norte: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Loja managed to break into the group of leaders last season but ultimately finished sixth. Now, even with some improvement in May, they still remain among the outsiders. In the last round, they lost even to unquestionably the weakest side, Manta.
The team from Atuntaqui finished second in last year’s Serie B. That was enough to earn promotion, but at the higher level, things did not start well—they won only one of their first nine matches. However, since April, they have mostly picked up points at home, often winning. The last round saw a 1-1 draw against Macará.
Caicedo and company score one goal per round on average and concede 1.38 per game. The newcomers play slightly less spectacular football: 0.94 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Libertad Loja vs Leones del Norte
The clubs met for the first time in February, drawing 1-1.
Now the hosts are expected to be favorites. You can bet on their win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Libertad Loja vs Leones del Norte: Key Statistics and Trends
- Libertad Loja have won two of their last five matches
- 56% of Libertad's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.38
- Leones del Norte have won three of their last seven matches
- 44% of Leones' matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.06
Libertad Loja vs Leones del Norte: Probable Starting Line-ups
Libertad Loja plays in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible line-up): Cabezas - Rodriguez, Patta, Garcia, Lucas, Gruezo - Zambrano, Valencia, Batalla - Cortes, Caicedo
Leones del Norte play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Naranjo - Creiman, Monserrat, Moran, Arroyo - Borja, Velez - Pasmiño, Solano, Pepiños - Anangonó
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