GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (Interstat) — A crucial Liga Pro matchup is set for Saturday as Emelec hosts Aucas at the Estadio George Capwell, with both Ecuadorian clubs looking to build momentum for the season’s final stretch.

The teams played to a scoreless draw in their most recent meeting on Oct. 19. The season series, however, has been tight. Emelec (8-11-5) earned a 2-1 victory over Aucas (9-9-5) on Aug. 30, while Aucas secured a 1-0 win in Guayaquil back on May 12.

Aucas arrives with confidence after a stunning 8-0 rout of Delfin on Nov. 10. Forward Brian Montenegro, who scored in that match, will be a key threat for the visiting side.

Emelec is looking to rebound from a 2-1 loss to El Nacional on Nov. 9. The home squad will need to find more consistent offense after being shut out in three of its last five outings.

According to the Interstat game simulator, the most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw, extending the recent pattern of closely contested matches between the two clubs.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.