Prediction: LDU Portoviejo vs Independiente Juniors – Ecuador Primera B – 17/07/2026

LDU Portoviejo will face Independiente Juniors on Saturday, 17th July 2026, in Ecuador Primera B. The match is scheduled to start at 00:00 GMT. LDU Portoviejo currently ranks 10th in the tournament table with 19 points from 16 games, while Independiente Juniors is 5th with 25 points from the same number of matches. LDU Portoviejo has been in decent form recently, with three wins and two draws in their last five games. They have also suffered two defeats during this period. The team's last five games have seen them score 6 goals and concede 7. Notably, LDU Portoviejo emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over El Nacional, securing a narrow win with a goal difference of more than three. Independiente Juniors have also had a mixed run of results, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five games. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4 during this period. The team's last five games have seen them emerge victorious with a 3-4 loss to LDU Quito in the Copa Ecuador, where they suffered a significant defeat with a goal difference of more than three. This match promises to be an intense encounter between two teams with contrasting forms. LDU Portoviejo will look to capitalize on their recent wins, while Independiente Juniors will seek to bounce back from their defeats. With both teams vying for points, this match is sure to be an exciting affair.