A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 4th and 13th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
This is a local derby, usually meaning added tension and importance.
Universidad Católica form and stats
Seven points from three games is a great start for Universidad Católica, who are hoping to build on that form here.Universidad Católica's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-1 versus Colo-Colo. Heartbreak before that as Universidad Católica lost 0-1 at Macará's place.
Universidad Católica are showing their attacking force in their home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (8 goals in 3 games). Defensively Universidad Católica have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (1 in 3 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
El Nacional form and stats
Things could have gone better for El Nacional in their away games, but 3 points from 3 games is all right.El Nacional delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Olmedo in their previous match; a Liga Pro game. A 1-2 defeat away at Emelec before that.
El Nacional have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, 3 away games. El Nacional have conceded 7 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Universidad Católica 3 wins, 4 draws and El Nacional 3 victories.Top Goalscorers
  L. Amarilla 5 goals / 1 assists |  B. Vides 3 goals |  Y. Mosquera 2 goals |
Universidad Católica missing players
El Nacional missing players
| Universidad Católica | El Nacional | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | Played | 3 | 7 |
| 13 | 8 | Scored | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 1 | Conceded | 7 | 13 |
| 86% | 67% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 67% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 71% |
| 71% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 43% |
| 29% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 33% | 29% |
| 14% | 33% | Over 4.5 | 33% | 14% |
| 57% | 33% | Both teams to score | 67% | 71% |
| 29% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 33% | 14% |
| 29% | 33% | Failed To Score | 0% | 14% |
- El Nacional hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- El Nacional is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- El Nacional has scored in all of their 3 away matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Macará | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 17 |
| 2 | Independiente del Valle | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Deportivo Cuenca | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | Universidad Católica | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | Delfin | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | Aucas | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 7 | Barcelona | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Olmedo | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 9 | LDU Quito | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Emelec | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Guayaquil City | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 12 | Mushuc Runa | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 5 |
| 13 | El Nacional | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 5 |
| 14 | Fuerza Amarilla | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -14 | 4 |
| 15 | Técnico Universitario | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 3 |
| 16 | América de Quito | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
