GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Interstat) — A pivotal Liga Pro Serie B matchup Sunday pits host El San Antonio against Gualaceo, with both Ecuadorian clubs looking to stabilize their form for a late-season push.

The game is scheduled for Oct. 26.

El San Antonio (9-7-2) enters the contest following a 1-1 draw with Leones del Norte on Oct. 16 and a 4-0 loss to top-tier side LDU Quito in cup play on Oct. 9. The club has been tough to beat lately, with just one loss in its last five Serie B matches.

Gualaceo (10-6-7) seeks to rebound from a difficult stretch, having suffered a 2-1 loss to Independiente Jrs. on Oct. 16 and a demoralizing 6-0 defeat to Independiente del Valle on Oct. 8. Its attack has been inconsistent, shut out in three of its last five outings across all competitions.

The previous meeting between these teams on July 1 ended in a 2-2 draw, suggesting another tightly contested match is likely.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, El San Antonio holds a slight edge, projected to win 1-0. The model likely factors in Gualaceo’s recent defensive struggles and El San Antonio’s strong home record, having lost only twice in Serie B play at their venue this season.

A win for either side would provide crucial momentum as the second division season enters its final stages.