Guayaquil City vs Mushuc Runa Prediction: Expecting a Competitive Matchup Between the Two Evenly Balanced Sides

In the upcoming fixture of the Liga Pro Ecuador, Guayaquil City will take on Mushuc Runa at the Estadio Cristian Benítez Betancourt in Guayaquil. Going in the matchup, Guayaquil stands 15th with just a draw and 1 point from 2 matches played. On the other hand, Mushuc Runa stands 12tj with a win and 3 points. The last time these two teams met was in September 2022, and Guayaquil won 4-1. If we look at the head-to-head results of the two teams, Mushuc Runa has won three of the last 6 matches played between the two. 

Going in the matchup, Guayaquil City is coming off a defeat against Universidad Catolica (3-0) and a draw in the season’s opener against Cumbaya (1-1). Guayaquil City hasn’t started the proceedings as it would have liked; however, the upcoming is likely to test the two sides in Estadio Cristian Benitez. If we take a look at the continued stats from the last season, Guayaquil City has scored only 3 goals in the last 5 matches played, averaging 0.6 goals per game. With an opportunity at home, Guayaquil should make the most of the outing against Mushuc Runa. With the likes of Miguel Parrales and Darwin Torres in the squad, Guayaquil should start with a full-strengthen squad tomorrow.  

Going in the matchup, Mushuc Runa is coming off a win against Gualaceo SC (2-1), in which Wilter Ayovi and Marco Carrasco did the scoring. After suffering a humiliating defeat against Independiente del Valle (3-1) in the first matchup, Mushuc Runa has showcased decent potential of playing according to their strengths. Sergio Gonzalez will be in the spotlight for taking the attack to Guayaquil City, which might have issues with the defensive gameplay. In the last three matches played away from home, Mushuc Runa has managed to score on two occasions. With a goal-scoring average of 0.8 goals per game in the last 5 played, Mushuc might play with a defensive approach.

Moving forward, Mushuc Runa and Guayaquil City will be expecting a thrilling encounter, as the two teams are evenly matched. Moreover, both sides have limited star players in the lineup. Considering the stats of the two teams, I will be predicting a draw, with both teams managing to score a piece. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.624
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Full Time Result - Draw for 3.10