Struggling LDU Portoviejo will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Orense in the upcoming league round. It’s 7th vs 2nd and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
It's no vacation for neither LDU Portoviejo nor Orense as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
LDU Portoviejo form and stats
The story so far in the Primera B for LDU Portoviejo at their home stadium (Estadio Reales Tamarindos) is 2 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
LDU Portoviejo drew their last game, 0-0 away at Independiente Juniors. Ahead of that match, LDU Portoviejo won a home game hosting Independiente Juniors (2-1).
This is expected to be a close game, with LDU Portoviejo perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with LDU Portoviejo as a small favourite), we find one game. LDU Portoviejo has won 1 of these, drawn 0 and lost 0.
The manager R. Insúa will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Orense in only three days.
The LDU Portoviejo fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 7 in 7 matches. LDU Portoviejo have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Orense form and stats
As the visiting team in Primera B matches, Orense, who have the most scored goals (23) in Primera B, have produced an overall stat of 4-3-1 so far. One point away has become something of a habit for Orense who have played out draws in their last three away games.
The supporters enjoyed Orense's previous game versus Manta, a Primera B 2-1 win played at home. Preceding that game, the 2-2 draw paying a visit to Manta.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Orense playing away and similar expectations, we found nine relevant matches. Results were 2 Orense wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats.
A new game in only three days for Orense, the Primera B home match versus LDU Portoviejo. Busy days.
Orense have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. Orense are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 4 goals away.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: LDU Portoviejo - Orense 1-1. Last eight meetings between the teams: LDU Portoviejo won 2, Orense won 2 and 4 draws. 4 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
 G. Vergara 3 goals |  C. Caicedo 3 goals |
LDU Portoviejo missing players
Orense missing players
| LDU Portoviejo | Orense | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 38 | 19 | 5 | Played | P | 6 | 19 | 38 |
| 15 | 10 | 3 | Won | W | 3 | 8 | 20 |
| 18 | 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 51 | 30 | 6 | Scored | S | 8 | 24 | 61 |
| 24 | 12 | 3 | Conceded | C | 4 | 13 | 29 |
| 76% | 89% | 80% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 89% | 92% |
| 63% | 74% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 68% | 71% |
| 34% | 32% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 26% | 42% |
| 16% | 11% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 11% | 24% |
| 3% | 5% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 42% | 42% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 47% | 50% |
| 47% | 42% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 37% | 39% |
| 34% | 26% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 26% | 18% |
| 4.5 | 5.1 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.2 | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| 4.3 | 3.4 | 2.4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 4 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 336 | 196 | 35 | Total Shots | T S | 41 | 149 | 334 |
| 157 | 95 | 15 | Shots on Target | S O | 12 | 67 | 151 |
| 27% | 26% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 42% | 31% | 38% |
- 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 scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Orense has the most dropped points from leading position (17)
- Orense has the most points (15) away
- Orense has the most scored goals (23)
- Orense has the most scored goals in the second half (33)
- Orense has the the best goal difference (+12)
- Orense has the the best goal difference (+5) away
- Orense have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Orense have won significantly less corners away then at home.
| 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 |