In the first 45 minutes, 9 de Octubre could not score against D. Cuenca and the partial score remains 0-0 at Los Chirijos Stadium.
While the visiting team is elated by their victory in the previous match, the home team comes from a draw in their last tournament match and an action-packed match is expected with chances on both ends.
9 de Octubre only obtained one point in their last match against Guayaquil City, after a 1-1 draw. In the previous 4 fixtures, 1 ended in a draw and they were defeated 3 times.
Deportivo Cuenca arrives with great momentum after defeating Independiente del Valle 2-1. In the last few matches, they have achieved 2 victories, 1 defeat, and 1 draw.
The referee chosen to officiate the match at Los Chirijos Stadium was Juan Andrade Arreaga.
Probable lineup for 9 de Octubre today
The team led by David Dóniga plans their game with a 4-4-2 formation, with Jorge Pinos in goal; Kevin Peralta, Manuel Lucas, Darwin Torres, and Geovanny Nazareno in defense; Mauro Da Luz, Marco Mosquera, José Luis Cazares, and Jefferson Montero in midfield; and Carlos Garcés and Gabriel Cortéz in the forward line.
Probable lineup for Deportivo Cuenca today
On the other hand, the team led by Gabriel Schürrer takes the field with a 4-4-2 strategy, with Hamilton Piedra guarding the goal; Marco Montaño, Bruno Duarte, Sixto Mina, and Bryan Rivera in defense; Lucas Mancinelli, Rodrigo Melo, Ronny Biojo, and Francisco Mera in midfield; and Lucas Colitto and Jefferson Vernaza in the forward line.