Pre-match preview
Barcelona SC hosts Independiente del Valle at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha on September 20, 2026, for a pivotal Championship Group Round 1 fixture. Both teams enter this match looking to capitalize on their recent performances. Barcelona SC arrives with a recent form of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 7 goals and conceding 5. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Delfin SC. Meanwhile, Independiente del Valle shows a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, scoring 12 goals and conceding 10; they come off the back of a 3-2 victory over Libertad.
The most recent head-to-head meeting between these two clubs took place on September 3, 2026, where Barcelona SC secured a 2-1 victory. With the points at stake in this opening round of the Championship Group, both sides are eager to establish momentum. Given the recent results and the narrow margin in their previous encounter, the match promises to be a tightly contested affair. Fans can expect a balanced battle as both teams look to impose their tactical discipline while aiming to secure crucial points to start their campaign on a high note.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Next match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Independiente del Valle |
30 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 74 |
Macara
|
| 2 |
Universidad Catolica |
30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 24 | 51 |
Barcelona SC
|
| 3 |
Macara |
30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 51 |
Independiente del Valle
|
| 4 |
Aucas |
30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
LDU de Quito
|
| 5 |
LDU de Quito |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 46 |
Aucas
|
| 6 |
Barcelona SC |
30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
Universidad Catolica
|
| 7 |
Libertad |
30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | -1 | 41 | |
| 8 |
Leones del Norte |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 39 | |
| 9 |
Guayaquil City FC |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -3 | 39 | |
| 10 |
Emelec |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -9 | 39 | |
| 11 |
Mushuc Runa SC |
30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | -3 | 38 |
Orense SC
|
| 12 |
Deportivo Cuenca |
30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -12 | 36 |
Tecnico Universitario
|
| 13 |
Orense SC |
30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | -11 | 33 |
Mushuc Runa SC
|
| 14 |
Tecnico Universitario |
30 | 10 | 2 | 18 | -14 | 32 |
Deportivo Cuenca
|
| 15 |
Delfin SC |
30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | -12 | 28 |
Manta FC
|
| 16 |
Manta FC |
30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | -25 | 21 |
Delfin SC
|
Independiente del Valle
Universidad Catolica
Aucas
Libertad
Leones del Norte
Guayaquil City FC
Emelec
Mushuc Runa SC
Deportivo Cuenca
Delfin SC