Manta have performed better than Independiente Juniors so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
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.
Manta form and stats
Perfect Primera B season at home so far for Manta 3 wins from 3 appearances.
A strong away win before that one, visiting Gualaceo and winning 1-0.
The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to America de Quito in only two days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (6 in 3 games), Manta's attacking play is working. Manta's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 3 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Independiente Juniors form and stats
Independiente Juniors are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Primera B, having played 3 games and collected 3 points (1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses).
The supporters enjoyed Independiente's previous game versus Fuerza Amarilla (placed 6th), a Primera B 2-0 win played at home. Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting America de Quito's place.
A new game in only two days for Independiente, the Primera B home match versus Santa Rita. Busy days.
The attacking power of Independiente Juniors when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. Independiente have conceded 4 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: one win for Manta, two draws and one win for Independiente Juniors. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: two games.Manta missing players
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| Manta | Independiente Juniors | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 6 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 | 3 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 62% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 33% | 62% |
| 38% | 67% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 12% | 33% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 12% | 33% | 100% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 62% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 25% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.3 | 4.5 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | 13 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 27 | 83 |
| 8 | 6 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 9 | 34 |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 22% | 26% |
- Independiente Juniors haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Manta have won all their matches at home so far.
- Manta haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Duros del Balon | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 2 | Manta | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 9 de Octubre | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| 4 | Chacaritas | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 12 |
| 5 | Independiente Juniors | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | Fuerza Amarilla | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | Puerto Quito | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 11 |
| 8 | Gualaceo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | America de Quito | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 10 |
| 10 | Santa Rita | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 8 |