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Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca: prediction and odds

Ecuador Serie A · Ecuador · 22 July 2026
Macará logoMacará
3:0
1st half: 1:0
22.07.2026 20:00
Deportivo Cuenca logoDeportivo Cuenca

Match events

Franco Luca Posse Yarwa1:0
1′
17′
🟨Germán Rivero
31′
🟨Gian nardelli
52′
🟨🟥Gian nardelli
60′
🟨Facundo Ferrero
Marlon Medranda🟨
67′
Santiago Etchebarne🟨
67′
Franco Luca Posse Yarwa2:0
79′
Jordán Josué Mohor Nazareno3:0
82′

Match statistics: Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca

MacaráDeportivo Cuenca
47Ball possession, %53
16Shots12
6Shots on target2
4Corners3
9Fouls11
0Offsides1
2Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
67Attacks113
47Dangerous attacks40

💡 Match preview Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca

In the 21st round of the Ecuadorian Liga Pro, Macará will host Deportivo Cuenca at the Estadio Bellavista, where the home-field advantage is set to play a decisive role. The current form of the two sides differs markedly, and the visitors, arriving on a downturn, will face a tough challenge.

Tactical Analysis of Macará

Macará have recorded three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five league matches. The team performs exceptionally well at home, where they managed to defeat the strong LDU Quito, but suffered a loss on the road against Delfín. The level of opposition in these games was average, yet consistent point accumulation keeps the hosts firmly in the top five of the table.

The coaching staff relies on strict defensive discipline and rapid flank attacks. The players' excellent physical condition stands out, allowing them to cope with a congested competitive schedule. The atmosphere in the dressing room remains professional, and the team is determined to make amends in front of their own fans after a recent slip-up away from home. Over 20 matches, the hosts have scored 21 goals and conceded the same number. This indicates that Macará play a pragmatic and balanced style, avoiding defensive collapses while not displaying high attacking productivity.

Tactical Analysis of Deportivo Cuenca

Deportivo Cuenca have managed just one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league matches. The team faces enormous difficulties against the league's leaders, having lost to Universidad Católica and Barcelona Guayaquil, but managed to snatch a draw against a similarly placed Leones del Norte. The level of opposition was serious, which partly explains the club's recent away struggles.

Analysts are discussing the visitors' slump and possible tactical adjustments for the upcoming round. The head coach is trying to find the ideal balance in midfield to reduce the number of counter-attacks conceded. The club aims to play more compactly in defense, deliberately ceding possession to opponents on the road. Over 20 rounds, the visitors have scored 19 times while conceding 23 goals. These figures reveal clear problems with finishing, and the defense regularly makes costly errors.

Tournament Motivation

Both teams sit in the top half of the table and are fiercely competing for spots in continental competitions. Macará occupy 5th place with 29 points after 20 matches. Deportivo Cuenca are in 7th place with 28 points. A victory in this head-to-head clash will allow either side to strengthen their position and pull away from a direct rival.

Predicted Lineups

Macará: (likely 4-2-3-1) — Goalkeeper: [name]; Defenders: [names]; Midfielders: [names]; Forwards: Franco Posse, Federico Paz, Martín Tello.

Deportivo Cuenca: (likely 4-3-3) — Goalkeeper: [name]; Defenders: [names]; Midfielders: [names]; Forwards: Jorge Ordóñez, Matías Klimowicz.

Squad Situation

Both coaching staffs approach this encounter without major absences, and all key leaders are ready to take the field. The key attacking player for the hosts is Franco Posse, who has scored six goals and provided one assist. However, Federico Paz and Martín Tello are always ready to step up, each with three goals in the championship.

The main hope in the visitors' attack is Jorge Ordóñez, who has scored 5 goals and made 1 assist over 20 rounds. Matías Klimowicz also plays a vital role, with five accurate strikes to his name.

Referee

The referee for this match has not been specified in the source material.

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: Macará to win at odds of 2.12. The hosts consistently pick up points at their home Estadio Bellavista, having lost only twice in their last nine matches on home soil. The visitors, meanwhile, are in a slump, failing to win in their last four league games. Macará play strictly for results, and against an unstable away defense, that should be enough. We estimate the probability of a home win at 52% (anything above 1.92 is playable).

Prediction on goals: Both teams to score – No at odds of 1.67. In 20 rounds this season, Macará have played 12 low-scoring matches, while Deportivo Cuenca have finished 15 games with under 2.5 goals. The average total goals in matches involving both clubs is 2.1. Historically, the teams rarely treat fans to goals at both ends. Both sides are often inefficient in attack, preferring to operate from a solid defensive base. We estimate the probability that at least one team fails to score at 64% (anything above 1.56 is playable).

Match odds Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca

Result (1X2)

X3.0412.0923.58

Double chance

1X1.24X21.65121.32

Both teams to score

No1.65Yes2.05

Over

11.121.7733.848.70.51.051.51.432.52.433.54.6

Under

15.2521.8631.1941.010.56.61.52.472.51.53.51.13

Handicap 1

01.4711.04-13.32-29.21.51.02-1.54.3

Handicap 2

02.4911.2621.01-17.61.51.16-1.58.9

Correct score

0:06.550:17.30:2160:3461:05.051:15.21:2121:3362:08.12:18.42:216.52:3483:017.753:119.253:2364:046

Predictions for Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca

JD Joy Danjuma Over 0.5 (1st half)odds 1.63 Won

I'm confident we'll see a goal in the first half. The teams are aggressive from the start, with high pressing and quick transitions, and recent matches show early scoring patterns. History supports this trend, so I'm backing the bet.

HO Halima Obi Over 0.5 (1st half)odds 1.63 Won

I am confident that global temperatures will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2030. My reasoning is straightforward: current emissions trajectories and policy inertia strongly point to this outcome. This is a clear bet I'm making without any external input.

BE Blessing Emenike Result: Xodds 2.66 Lost

I have no comments on this forecast. There is no bet or reasoning to retain, so I am not providing any further analysis.

EM Emmanuel Musa Result: 1odds 2.25 Won

I expect Makara to win with the total goals under 2.5. Deportivo won’t score more than 1.5—in fact, they’ll likely fail to score at all. Both teams to score is a firm NO.

YA Yusuf Afolabi Double chance: X2odds 1.63 Lost

I'm pointing directly at the comeback. The momentum is shifting, and the data backs it up—this isn't just hope, it's a calculated read on the turning point. Trust the reversal; the numbers don't lie.

CM Comfort Musa Result: Xodds 3.00 Lost

I predict the US will not impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods by the end of 2025. My reasoning is straightforward: the economic and political costs of such a move would be too high. A 25% tariff would severely disrupt deeply integrated North American supply chains, particularly in the auto and energy sectors, and would likely trigger significant retaliation from Canada. This would create a lose-lose scenario that the US administration would want to avoid, especially in an election year. While trade tensions may persist, I believe cooler heads and strategic interests will prevail, keeping the tariff well below that threshold.

NM Nnamdi Madu Result: 1odds 2.10 Won

I predict Makar will win because he is going to give it everything he has. His determination is absolute, and I am fully confident that his all-out effort will carry him to victory.

MA Musa Akintola Over 2.5odds 2.50 Won

I confidently predict over 2.5 goals in this match. Both teams are well-positioned to find the net, ensuring a high-scoring affair.

UB Uche Balogun Result: Xodds 3.00 Lost

I am confident that the match will end in a draw. No other outcome is on the table.

II Ikechukwu Ibe Result: 1odds 2.10 Won

I am confident the home team will secure the victory. Their strong home form and tactical discipline give them a clear edge, while the visitors have struggled on the road recently. Expect the hosts to control the match and come away with three points.

SL Stella Lawal Result: 1odds 2.09 Won

I am confident that Makara is in a strong position right now. The current momentum clearly favors Makara, and I see no reason to doubt this trend. This is a solid bet.

TA Temitope Afolabi Result: 1odds 2.09 Won

I am confident the hosts will win this match. They are the clear favorites and have every advantage needed to secure the victory.

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Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca — odds

❓ Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Macará vs Deportivo Cuenca match?

The match is on 22 July 2026 at 20:00 local time at Estadio Bellavista in Ambato, Ecuador.

Which team is the favorite to win?

Macará is the favorite, with the main prediction being a home win at odds of 2.09 (implied probability 52%).

What is the recent form of both teams?

In their last five league matches, Macará have 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Deportivo Cuenca have 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses.

Who are the key players to watch?

For Macará, forward Franco Posse has 6 goals and 1 assist. For Deportivo Cuenca, Jorge Ordóñez has 5 goals and 1 assist, while Matías Klimowicz also has 5 goals.

What is the main betting prediction?

The main prediction is Macará to win. Additionally, the prediction is that both teams will not score (both teams to score – No) at odds of 1.67.