Emelec vs El Nacional Prediction: Both Sides are Coming off Three Consecutive Defeats

In the upcoming fixture of Liga Pro Ecuador, Emelec will take on El Nacional at the Estadio Banco Pacifico in Guayaquil. With both sides struggling to maintain rhythm and consistency, the upcoming matchup could give either of the two sides an entry in the top 10 standings. According to the points table standings of today, Emelec stands 11th with 2 wins and 6 points, and El Nacional stands 12th with 2 wins and 6 points. Emelec and El Nacional played against each other in December 2020, and Emelec won (3-0). From the last four matches played between the two, Emelec and El Nacional both have won two matches each. 

Going in the contest, Emelec is coming off a defeat against Aucas (2-1), in which Jose Cevallos scored the only goal for Emelec in the 93rd minute of play. Emelec has lost three back-to-back matches, which adds more pressure on them as a unit. The last three away games resulted in a defeat with a goal difference of either a goal or two. After starting with two consecutive wins this season, Emelec has found it difficult to perform in away outings. With the action being returned to their home, the upcoming matchup could result in Emelec’s favor. In just one of the last five matches, Emelec has failed to score and has scored 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. With the likes of Miller Bolanos and Alejandro Cabeza in the lineup, Emelec can certainly defeat El Nacional and secure three important points at home.

Going in the matchup, El Nacional is coming off three back-to-back defeats against El Nacional (1-2), Cumbaya (2-0), and LDU de Quito (0-2). With four defeats in the last five matches played, pressure will be on El Nacional. In the last match against Universidad Catolica, Gustavo Asprilla scored the opening goal in the 4th minute. However, El Nacional couldn’t hold it back and gave an advantage to the opposition in the first few minutes of the second half. Talking about the scoring, El Nacional has scored 5 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.00 goals. Compared to the scoring, El Nacional has conceded 10 goals at an average of 2.00 goals per game.

Going in the matchup, Emelec has done better in terms of goals conceded and has the prominent advantage of playing at home. Hence, Emelec will start as favorites against El Nacional. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, as both sides have allowed a significant number of goals in past matchups. The final scoreline is predicted to be 2-1.

• Emelec to Win for 1.70
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.822
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.79