Preview: Aucas Hosts Macará in Liga Pro Clash

QUITO, Ecuador (Interstat) — Aucas and Macará will meet Saturday in a Liga Pro match with both sides looking to build momentum ahead of the season’s final stretch.

The match is scheduled for Dec. 20, 2025, at Aucas’s home ground.

The head-to-head record adds intrigue. Macará delivered a stunning 4-1 away victory in their most recent meeting on July 6. The prior fixture last season, on March 9, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Entering the match, Macará’s form has been strong despite a recent setback. They suffered a 1-0 home loss to CD Cuenca on Dec. 13, snapping a impressive three-game winning streak that included clean-sheet victories over Emelec (2-0) and El Nacional (2-0). Their defense had been stout, conceding only twice in the five matches preceding the Cuenca defeat.

Aucas arrives with mixed results. They secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Delfin on Dec. 13. However, that followed a disappointing 3-1 loss at El Nacional on Dec. 7. Their season has featured dramatic highs, including an 8-0 rout of Delfin and a 10-9 shootout loss to Dep Cuenca in September, but consistency has been elusive.

Key players for Aucas will need to stabilize a defense that has shown vulnerability, while Macará will aim to rediscover its scoring touch after being shut out last week.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, mirroring the result from their March encounter.

The outcome could significantly impact mid-table positioning as the Ecuadorian top flight moves toward its conclusion.