Universidad Católica Quito vs Mushuc Runa prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 1, 2026
Serie A Ecuador
In the 17th round of the Ecuador Serie A on July 1, 2026, Universidad Católica Quito will face Mushuc Runa. The home team is expected to win this match.
Universidad Católica Quito vs Mushuc Runa: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Quito finished fourth in 2025 after a very tough campaign. However, Juventud denied them a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Domestically, they started the season well but have mostly lost since late April, including a defeat to Emelec in the last round.
The team from Ambato ended last season among the bottom four but at least finished in fourteenth place. This season has been somewhat better, and they hope to climb at least into the second half of the standings to avoid a relegation battle at the end. Since early May, they have struggled to win, but after three consecutive draws, they have drawn twice more recently.
The capital’s players score an average of 1.63 goals per match, conceding just half as many—only 0.88. One of the teams battling for survival has a respectable 1.19 goals scored per game but concedes more—on average, 1.31 per match.
Head-to-Head: Universidad Católica Quito vs Mushuc Runa
The last three meetings between these sides have all ended in a draw.
The home side should benefit from the break. We predict they will finally secure a win (odds – 1.60).
Universidad Católica Quito vs Mushuc Runa: Key Stats and Trends
- Universidad Católica Quito have lost four of their last six matches
- 50% of Universidad Católica Quito's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Mushuc Runa have gone five matches without a win
- 56% of Mushuc Runa’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Universidad Católica Quito vs Mushuc Runa: Probable Starting Lineups
Universidad Católica Quito lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lara – Valencia, Chancellor, Kanga, Anangonó – Moreno, Cassibue – Mejía, Díaz, Alonso – Palacios
Mushuc Runa lines up in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Rodrigo Formento – Hernández, Negro, Flor, Peralta – Velasco, González, Dávila, Orejuela – Carrillo, Ibarra
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team’s performance in the Ecuador Serie A standings
