Universidad Catolica vs Orense Prediction: Predicting a Close Win for the Home Team

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador Round 6, Universidad Catolica will take on Orense at Estadio La Cocha. With teams making advancements and preparing for their sixth match in the competition, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a competitive one. According to today's table standings, Universidad Catolica stands 13th with 2 wins and 6 points, while Orense stands 5th with 3 wins and 10 points. Universidad Catolica and Orense last played against each other in September 2022, and Universidad Catolica won (2-0). In the last four matches played between the two, Catolica has won three matches, whereas Orense has been successful only once.

Going in the matchup, Universidad Catolica is coming off a win against El Nacional (1-2), in which Mauro Diaz and Ismael Diaz scored goals. With just 2 wins in the last 5 matches played, Universidad Catolica will look to bag an important win at home and three points. Against Independiente del Valle (2-3), Cristian Colman and Aron Rodriguez scored goals. In the last five matches played, Universidad Catolica has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Scoring isn't a problem for Universidad Catolica; however, what is troubling them is the conceding average. Universidad Catolica has conceded 10 goals in the last five matches, averaging 2.00 goals per game. With the likes of Facundo Martinez, Ismael Diaz, and Cristian Martinez in the lineup, Universidad Catolica is certainly capable of upsetting any opposition in the competition.

Going in the matchup, Orense is coming off two back-to-back wins against Deportivo Cuenca (2-0) and Guayaquil City (3-2). In the last win against Deportivo Cuenca, Rodrigo Gonzalez and Cristhian Solano scored goals in the 1st and 18th minute of play. In the last 5 matches played, Orense has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Orense has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. With three wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Orense has done well compared to Universidad Catolica. Talking about the head-to-head stats, Orense has won just a match from the last 6 played against Catolica. Hence, the visitors are expected to reflect pressure and play positively.

The upcoming contest is likely an opportunity for Universidad Catolica to win its second home match. Considering the previous record of Catolica against Orense, I am predicting a draw or Universidad Catolica to win by the finest of margins (2-1). Like in previous matches, both teams are expected to score early in the first half of play. 

• Universidad Catolica to Win for 1.70
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.89
• Correct Score 2-1 for 8.00