Guayaquil City vs Delfin Prediction: July 12, 2026 Liga Pro Apertura

Two of the bottom-half Liga Pro 2026 Apertura sides meet at Estadio Christian Benitez Betancourt on July 12, with both Guayaquil City and Delfin fighting to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Guayaquil City sit 13th on 19 points, while Delfin occupy 15th with just 16 points from 16 games. The teams already met once this phase, with Delfin winning 1-0 away from home, making this rematch a direct six-pointer for the hosts.

Delfin’s midfielder Thiago Ozaeta stands out as the most active creative presence in the visitors’ ranks, combining two shots, four free kicks, and the most passes among outfield players in their last game. For Guayaquil City, Janvier Yardely Rodríguez López is the defensive organizer to watch, leading his team with three interceptions and 53 passes in 90 minutes from the backline, while also contributing set-piece delivery.

Hot stat: In their most recent match, Guayaquil City managed just one total shot across 90 minutes against Sociedad Deportiva Aucas, a staggering attacking output that underlines how deep their scoring problems run this season.

Guayaquil City vs Delfin Prediction

This is a match defined by two struggling attacks. Guayaquil City have scored just 14 goals in 17 league games, and their last outing produced zero shots on target and a 0-1 defeat. Delfin, to be honest, are barely better offensively, with only 7 goals in 16 matches. The head-to-head earlier this phase ended 1-0 to Delfin, a scoreline that reflects the low-scoring nature of this fixture perfectly.

Guayaquil City play a 4-4-2 with a compact mid-block and high foul volume, averaging 12 fouls per match with three yellow cards in their last game alone. Delfin average 15 fouls and are equally physical, with 15 free kicks conceded in their last match. Neither side pushes the ball forward with confidence: Guayaquil City average 468 passes per game but with a pass accuracy of just 86%, and Delfin’s 329 passes at 73% accuracy suggests a more direct approach. Both teams commit fouls frequently, which will slow the game and limit open play. Given Delfin’s slight edge in shots (17 vs 1 in their respective last games), the visitors carry more threat, but the overall picture points to a tight, low-scoring contest.

• We predict a Draw or Delfin win (Double Chance X2) as the best value play, given Delfin already won this fixture earlier in the phase and Guayaquil City’s attacking output has collapsed.
• Under 2.5 goals is the natural lean given both teams rank among the lowest scorers in the division.
• BTTS No is supported by Guayaquil City’s inability to score, with zero goals in their last recorded match.

Team Analysis

Guayaquil City enter this match in poor form, having won just once in their last seven Liga Pro outings. Their most recent result was a 0-1 home loss to Sociedad Deportiva Aucas, a match in which they generated just one total shot and zero corners in the first half. The team has been leaking goals consistently, conceding 20 in 17 matches, and coach Pool Gavilánez has struggled to find a reliable goal-scoring combination up front. Earlier in the run of results, a 2-4 defeat to league leaders Independiente del Valle and a 0-1 loss to Orense confirmed this is a side that cannot handle quality opposition. The 2-2 draw with Mushuc Runa and the 1-2 Copa defeat to lower-ranked Astilleros further highlight defensive frailty and a lack of clinical edge.

Delfin’s recent form shows three draws and two defeats in their last five competitive outings, which is marginally better than it looks on paper. Their last match, a 1-1 draw with Emelec, showed more attacking intent than usual: 17 shots, seven corners, and two offsides suggest the team is generating chances even if they cannot convert consistently. Before that, a 0-1 loss to Deportivo Cuenca and a 1-2 defeat to Barcelona SC underlined defensive vulnerabilities, but a 2-0 Copa win over Baños Ciudad de Fuego and a prior draw with Emelec show the squad can perform when confidence is higher. With 16 interceptions in the last recorded match, Delfin’s defensive structure is more organized than Guayaquil City’s.

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Pre-game odds and win probability: Guayaquil City the favourite

• Moneyline Guayaquil City 2.30 | Delfin 3.30
• Draw 2.88
• Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
• BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A

The bookmakers price Guayaquil City as narrow home favorites at around 2.30, which reflects their home advantage rather than form. Delfin at 3.30 looks generous considering they already beat this side 1-0 earlier in the Apertura phase and carry more attacking intent in recent games. The draw at 2.88 is fair given the low-scoring, evenly-matched nature of both squads. We see value in backing Delfin or the draw rather than trusting Guayaquil City’s attack to deliver at home.

Possible Starting Lineups

Guayaquil City Possible Starting Eleven

Guayaquil City line up in a 4-4-2 with Gilmar Napa in goal, who made four saves in their last match despite the defeat. Janvier Yardely Rodríguez López and Joshue Quinonez anchor the center of defense, with the former providing the most defensive output in recent games. Dixon Arroyo (60 passes, 90 minutes) and P. González control the midfield base. Up front, Edinson Mero and Anderson Naula are tasked with generating the attacking output, though both have struggled for product recently.

Delfin Possible Starting Eleven

Delfin deploy a 4-4-2 with José Cárdenas in goal. Anthony Bedoya Caicedo, who played the full 90 minutes in their last match, leads the defensive line. In midfield, Juan Cavallaro and Jefferson Valverde both put in full 90-minute shifts with three shots and one assist between them in the last game. Thiago Ozaeta is the player to watch: he combines creativity with set-piece delivery and is the most likely source of a decisive moment. Franco Ayunta leads the line and registered two shots in the last outing, making him the most active forward in the squad.

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TipsGG Match Prediction

This match pits two sides in poor form against each other, but the stats lean toward Delfin or a stalemate. Guayaquil City’s single shot in their last match is not a blip; it reflects a broader attacking collapse across their recent run. Delfin, with 17 shots and seven corners in their last game, show more attacking intent and already claimed three points from this exact fixture earlier in the Apertura. Their defensive structure, anchored by 16 interceptions in the last match, is also more organized than their hosts’. We predict a low-scoring match with Delfin at least claiming a point, and the Double Chance X2 market is where the real value sits at current odds around 1.80.

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