The league table in Primera B tells a story about these teams so far, with Independiente Juniors leading LDU Portoviejo by 14 points. Match preview to follow:
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Independiente Juniors form and stats
This stadium, Estadio Municipal La Cocha, has been a fortress for Independiente Juniors in the Primera B so far this season with the win-draw-loss statistic 7-0-1. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Independiente Juniors after consecutive victories at their own ground.
In their previous game, led his Independiente Juniors to a defeat in the Primera B match away at LDU Portoviejo. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Estadio Municipal La Cocha. Before that, Independiente Juniors had a home game versus Manta which ended with a victory 2-1.
Independiente Juniors are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 8 games. As for guarding their own goal, Independiente Juniors have only let in 4 goals at home.
LDU Portoviejo form and stats
Playing away, LDU Portoviejo have won 2 games, drawn 4 and suffered 1 defeat in the Primera B this season.
LDU Portoviejo are travelling after their nice 2-1 home win in the Primera B against Independiente Juniors. A draw for LDU Portoviejo before that, at their own venue hosting Orense (1-1).
The attacking power of LDU Portoviejo when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 7 league matches away. LDU Portoviejo are tighter than a frog's bottom, as only 2 away goals have been conceded so far.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: LDU Portoviejo - Independiente Juniors 2-1. H2H stats regardless of arena (last five matches): Independiente Juniors 1 win, 0 draws and LDU Portoviejo 4 victories. As for goals, 3 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 2 games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
 W. Ayoví 2 goals |
Independiente Juniors missing players
LDU Portoviejo missing players
| Independiente Juniors | LDU Portoviejo | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 18 | 6 | Played | P | 4 | 18 | 37 |
| 19 | 12 | 4 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 15 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 3 | 11 | 17 |
| 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 49 | 26 | 9 | Scored | S | 3 | 21 | 51 |
| 31 | 15 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 84% | 94% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 67% | 78% |
| 57% | 61% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 56% | 65% |
| 43% | 44% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 39% | 35% |
| 22% | 22% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 22% | 16% |
| 5% | 6% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| 46% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 44% | 43% |
| 41% | 44% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 50% | 46% |
| 30% | 11% | 17% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 39% | 32% |
| 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.7 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| 3.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 3.5 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 262 | 141 | 44 | Total Shots | T S | 23 | 131 | 327 |
| 115 | 58 | 21 | Shots on Target | S O | 17 | 60 | 155 |
| 37% | 38% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 28% | 27% |
- Independiente Juniors has the most points (21) at home
- Independiente Juniors have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Independiente Juniors have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- LDU Portoviejo has the fewest conceded goals (2) away
- LDU Portoviejo has the fewest conceded goals (6)
- LDU Portoviejo has the fewest conceded goals in the second half (8)
- LDU Portoviejo has the most points from losing position (17)
- LDU Portoviejo have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- LDU Portoviejo have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- LDU Portoviejo is in the best form (4-2-0)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Independiente Juniors | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 34 |
| 2 | Orense | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 28 |
| 3 | Santa Rita | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| 4 | Manta | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| 5 | Duros del Balon | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| 6 | Puerto Quito | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 21 |
| 7 | LDU Portoviejo | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 8 | LDU Loja | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | -9 | 12 |
| 9 | Gualaceo | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 10 | Clan Juvenil | 15 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 21 | -33 | 1 |