The ball is already rolling between 9 de octubre and Cumbayá FC at Los Chirijos stadium.

With the defeat in the last game, the locals lost the opportunity to increase their advantage in the fight for higher positions in the current tournament. The visitors ended up drawing their previous match and only earned one point.

9 de octubre will seek victory after losing 1-3 against Macará. They have gone 1 match without winning, won 1, and drew 2. In those matches, they conceded 9 goals and scored 6 against their opponents.

Cumbayá FC earned one point in the previous match, after drawing 0-0 with U. Católica (E). With an irregular record (1 loss, 1 win, and 2 draws in the last 4 matches played), the team scored 4 goals and conceded 2.

Referee Jaime Sánchez was in charge of supervising the game at Los Chirijos stadium.

9 de octubre's lineup today

The team led by David Dóniga plays with a 4-3-3 formation with Lenin Usca as goalkeeper; Nixon Folleco, Kevin Becerra, Erick Ladines, and Orlin Quiñónez in defense; José Luis Cazares, Flavio Caicedo, and Bruno Pachito in midfield; and Mauro Da Luz, Walberto Caicedo, and Joaquín Vergés in the forward line.

Cumbayá FC's lineup today

Meanwhile, Edwin Hurtado's team lines up with a 4-4-2 strategy with Erik Viveros in goal; Luis Carlos Gustavino, Teodoro Paredes, Darwin Suárez, and Bryan Ramírez in defense; Rommel Tapia, Darío Bone, Kener Arce, and Adán Zaragoza in midfield; and Tobías Donsanti and Leandro Basan in the forward line.