Prediction for match LDU de Quito — Mirassol

Match Analysis: LDU de Quito vs Mirassol

The Copa Libertadores continues to deliver intriguing matchups, and the clash between LDU de Quito and Mirassol promises to be a tense affair. According to the 1X2 odds, LDU de Quito is the favorite, with their victory priced at 1.86, indicating a 51.54% chance of success. A draw is offered at 3.65 (26.27%), while a win for Mirassol is at 4.32 (22.19%). This suggests an advantage for LDU de Quito, but the recent performance stats of both teams don't show a clear edge in terms of scoring. The under 2.5 goals market looks appealing at 1.96, supported by the low scoring nature of recent encounters.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, LDU de Quito has an average possession of 57.2%, with 2 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Mirassol falls behind in possession (52.8%) but receives more yellow cards (2.8) and commits more fouls (13), with fewer offsides (1). In their last three games, LDU de Quito lost to Delfin SC 0-1, beat Always Ready 1-0, and lost to Barcelona SC 0-2. Mirassol lost to Bahia 1-2, defeated Lanus 1-0, and lost to RB Bragantino 0-1. There have been no recent head-to-head encounters between these teams.

What to Expect in Terms of Goals?

Both teams are not particularly prolific in attack. LDU de Quito averages 1.4 goals per match, scoring 0.8 and conceding 0.6. Mirassol has a slightly higher average of 2.2, but also scores 0.8 and concedes 1.4. In LDU de Quito's last five matches, none went over 2.5 goals, while Mirassol had 2 out of 5. In the first half, all of LDU de Quito's matches were under 1.5 (0 out of 5 over 1.5), and for Mirassol, it was 1 out of 5. In the second half, LDU de Quito went over 1.5 goals only once, Mirassol twice. LDU de Quito frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (50%) and between 31-45 minutes (50%), while they concede mostly at the end (76-90 minutes - 60%). Mirassol is most active in attack in the first 15 minutes (33%) and concedes most often at the end (76-90 minutes - 40%). Overall, the statistics suggest low scoring potential, making the under 2.5 goals bet a logical choice.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Both teams show high averages in corner kicks: LDU de Quito averages 7.4 per match, Mirassol 7. In the last five games, LDU de Quito's total corners over 9.5 occurred 3 times, Mirassol 4 times. The line for corners is set at 13.5: over 13.5 is priced at 3.30, under 13.5 at 1.30. There's also a market for corners where LDU de Quito is favored at 2.10. Given the averages, betting on over 13.5 corners could be considered, but under 13.5 seems more reliable based on recent match trends.