Universidad Católica vs Barcelona Guayaquil — Statistical Analysis, Historical Data & AI Match Projections
Copa Libertadores2026-05-22 · 03:30
Universidad CatólicaN/AAlternative high-probability score range based on the stats. The main score above remains the primary StatsBrain AI statistical projection.
Barcelona GuayaquilN/AWelcome to the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa for what promises to be a fascinating encounter! Universidad Católica, a club steeped in Ecuadorian football history, faces the formidable challenge of Barcelona Guayaquil, a titan of the league with an unparalleled trophy cabinet. This fixture always ignites passions, a clash of two sides renowned for their commitment to attacking football. Our sophisticated statistical projections paint a clear picture. Despite an expected possession advantage for the home side (58% vs 42%), Barcelona Guayaquil's superior attacking threat, evidenced by their projected xG of 1.98 against Católica's 1.01, is the defining factor. This suggests Barcelona Guayaquil are the clear favourites, holding an 58.65% probability of securing victory.
Barcelona GuayaquilBarcelona GuayaquilBarcelona GuayaquilUniversidad CatólicaBarcelona GuayaquilUniversidad CatólicaBarcelona Guayaquil| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Deportes Tolima | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10:5 | 13 | LWW |
| 2 |  Independiente Medellín | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8:8 | 13 | LWD |
| 3 |  Sporting Cristal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 | LWL |
| 4 |  Corinthians | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 10 | WWD |
| 5 |  Independiente Rivadavia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 10 | WWD |
| 6 |  Rosario Central | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 10 | WWW |
| 7 | Universidad Católica | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 | WWD |
| 8 | Barcelona Guayaquil | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5:8 | 10 | LLW |
| 9 | Carabobo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 9 | WLW |
| 10 |  Flamengo | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 8 | WDD |
| 11 |  Palmeiras | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 | WDW |
| 12 | Juventud | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 8 | WDL |
| 13 |  LDU Quito | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:1 | 7 | WLD |
| 14 |  Mirassol | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 | LWD |
| 15 |  Cerro Porteño | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 | WDW |
| 16 |  Cruzeiro | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 | LWD |
| 17 |  Independiente del Valle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 | WWL |
| 18 |  Coquimbo Unido | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 | WLW |
| 19 |  Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 | WWD |
| 20 |  Boca Juniors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 6 | WLL |
| 21 |  Estudiantes | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 | WDD |
| 22 | 2 de Mayo | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4:3 | 6 | DDD |
| 23 | Deportivo Táchira | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 | WLW |
| 24 |  UCV | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 6 | LLW |
| 25 | O'Higgins | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 | LWL |
| 26 |  Lanús | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 6 | WWL |
| 27 |  Club Bolívar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 | DWD |
| 28 | Botafogo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 4 | WDL |
| 29 |  Universitario | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 | LWL |
| 30 |  Nacional | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 4 | WLL |
| 31 |  Always Ready | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:4 | 3 | LLW |
| 32 | Argentinos Juniors | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | WL |
| 33 | Bahia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 | LW |
| 34 | The Strongest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 | WL |
| 35 | Nacional Potosí | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 | WL |
| 36 |  Deportivo La Guaira | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 | DLD |
| 37 |  Santa Fe | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 | LLD |
| 38 |  Peñarol | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 | LLD |
| 39 |  Fluminense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | 2 | LLD |
| 40 | Guaraní | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | DL |
| 41 | Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | LD |
| 42 | Alianza Lima | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | LD |
| 43 |  Junior FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:5 | 1 | LLL |
| 44 |  Cusco FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 | LLD |
| 45 | Huachipato | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 | LL |
| 46 |  Libertad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | 0 | LLL |
Universidad CatólicaBarcelona GuayaquilUpcoming in Copa Libertadores
League →Recent results in Copa Libertadores
League →- 20 MayIndependiente del Valle4 – 1Libertad
- 20 MayBoca Juniors1 – 1Cruzeiro
- 20 MayAlways Ready1 – 2Mirassol
- 20 MaySanta Fe2 – 1Platense
- 19 MayFluminense2 – 1Club Bolívar
- 19 MayRosario Central4 – 0UCV
- 19 MayCoquimbo Unido3 – 0Deportes Tolima
- 8 MayIndependiente Medellín0 – 0Flamengo
- 8 MayJunior FC0 – 1Cerro Porteño
- 8 MayCoquimbo Unido2 – 1Universitario
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