Liga Pro
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Liga Pro · 2026
This Liga Pro (Ecuador) profile covers the 2026 Liga Pro season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Independiente del Valle currently top the Liga Pro standings with 37 points from 16 matches (12W–1D–3L, goals 32:18), 10 points clear of Deportivo Cuenca in 2nd place. That gap represents 2% of the maximum points still theoretically available per team per matchday - a meaningful but not insurmountable lead in the StatsBrain model.
League Standings · Liga Pro · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Independiente del Valle | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 32:18 | 37 | |
| 2 |  Deportivo Cuenca | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 18:17 | 27 | |
| 3 |  Universidad Católica | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26:14 | 26 | |
| 4 |  Barcelona Guayaquil | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18:13 | 26 | |
| 5 |  Aucas | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 26 | |
| 6 |  LDU Quito | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16:13 | 24 | |
| 7 |  Orense | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:19 | 22 | |
| 8 |  Emelec | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 13:16 | 22 | |
| 9 |  Técnico Universitario | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 17:16 | 20 | |
| 10 |  Macará | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 15:18 | 20 | |
| 11 |  Guayaquil City | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:19 | 19 | |
| 12 |  Mushuc Runa | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19:21 | 18 | |
| 13 |  Leones del Norte | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15:18 | 17 | |
| 14 |  Libertad | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 16:22 | 17 | |
| 15 |  Delfin | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8:15 | 16 | |
| 16 |  Manta | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7:19 | 12 |
League Analysis · Liga Pro · 2026
Liga Pro produces a defensively compact average of 2.37 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Liga Pro season. That equates to roughly 1.19 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 9.52 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.32 goals per game in Liga Pro compared with 1.05 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Liga Pro fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Delfin begin the danger zone in 15th with 16 points, just 1 point behind Libertad in safety. Manta prop up the table with 12 points and a 7:19 goal record after 16 matches.
Independiente del Valle carry the strongest recent form in Liga Pro with 4 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-W-W-L-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Guayaquil City (L-L-L-D-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, Independiente del Valle lead Liga Pro at €31.00m (1st in the table, 37 pts), ahead of LDU Quito at €17.80m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Liga Pro · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Liga Pro fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 45% (9/20), draws made up 30% and away wins 25%. Those matches averaged 2.60 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.37, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample.
StatsBrain's Liga Pro modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Liga Pro · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.32 | 1.05 | 2.37 |
| Average Corners | 5.53 | 3.98 | 9.52 |
Recent Results · Liga Pro
20 matches- 2 JunTécnico Universitario1 – 0Barcelona Guayaquil
- 1 JunLeones del Norte1 – 1Macará
- 31 MayEmelec1 – 0Universidad Católica
- 31 MayGuayaquil City2 – 4Independiente del Valle
- 31 MayMushuc Runa0 – 0Aucas
- 31 MayDeportivo Cuenca1 – 0Delfin
- 30 MayManta2 – 1Libertad
- 26 MayAucas3 – 1Manta
- 24 MayDelfin1 – 2Barcelona Guayaquil
- 24 MayEmelec2 – 0Macará
- 24 MayTécnico Universitario2 – 1Leones del Norte
- 24 MayDeportivo Cuenca1 – 1LDU Quito
- 23 MayOrense1 – 2Universidad Católica
- 23 MayMushuc Runa2 – 2Guayaquil City
- 23 MayIndependiente del Valle2 – 3Libertad
- 19 MayGuayaquil City0 – 1Orense
- 17 MayManta0 – 0Emelec
- 17 MayLeones del Norte3 – 1Mushuc Runa
- 17 MayBarcelona Guayaquil3 – 0Aucas
- 16 MayUniversidad Católica2 – 2Delfin
Frequently Asked Questions · Liga Pro
9Who leads the Liga Pro standings in 2026?
Independiente del Valle currently top the Liga Pro (Ecuador) table with 37 points from 16 matches played (12W–1D–3L). Their goal record stands at 32:18 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Liga Pro?
Independiente del Valle lead Deportivo Cuenca by 10 points after 16 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Liga Pro?
The current top three in the 2026 Liga Pro season are: Independiente del Valle (37 pts), Deportivo Cuenca (27 pts), Universidad Católica (26 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Liga Pro?
16 clubs are listed in the current Liga Pro standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Liga Pro?
Liga Pro averages 2.37 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.32 at home, 1.05 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Liga Pro?
Home sides average 1.32 goals per game versus 1.05 for away teams in Liga Pro this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Liga Pro?
Manta are bottom of Liga Pro with 12 points from 16 matches. Their goal difference record is 7:19 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Liga Pro team has the highest squad value?
Independiente del Valle have the highest reported squad value in Liga Pro at €31.00m, currently 1st in the table with 37 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Liga Pro teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Independiente del Valle (4W in last 5) and Deportivo Cuenca (4W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Liga Pro season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.