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LDU de Quito vs Always Ready | CONMEBOL Libertadores - Summary Preview

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LDU de Quito

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26 May 2026

22:00 (UTC+0)

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Always Ready

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LDU de Quito seeks to secure the top spot in Group G at their high-altitude fortress, while a desperate Always Ready side must overcome their traveling demons to keep their continental season alive. The hosts are dominant at home, but the visitors are forced into a high-risk approach to salvage a spot in the Copa Sudamericana.

Home Motivation

High

LDU de Quito is highly motivated to win and clinch the top spot in Group G after already securing their place in the knockout stages.

Away Motivation

High

Always Ready faces a must-win situation to avoid total continental elimination, though their fate depends on results elsewhere.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

0.84

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.08

LDU de Quito is significantly more secure at the back, trending at 0.84 goals conceded per game in recent form compared to 1.08 for Always Ready.

60%

Win rate at venue

Home/Away split

40%

The hosts have won 6 of their last 10 matches at home, while the visitors have lost 4 of their last 10 on the road.

4.89

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

3.62

LDU de Quito averages over one corner more per game on a recent-form basis, indicating more sustained pressure in the final third.

3.59

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

4.52

On a recent-form basis, Always Ready actually tests keepers more frequently, though their conversion rate remains lower.

60%

Clean sheet %

Home/Away split

20%

LDU de Quito has kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 10 home matches, a stark contrast to Always Ready's inability to shut out opponents away.

Form & Streaks

LDU de Quito is undefeated in their last 4 home matches across all competitions (3W, 1D).

Always Ready has lost their last 2 consecutive matches across all competitions.

LDU de Quito has won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 victory just one month ago.

Tactical Overview

LDU de Quito has turned the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado into a stronghold, securing 6 wins in their last 10 home matches, including a professional 2-0 victory over Lanus recently. While Always Ready shows a higher recent-form xG created average of 1.67 per game compared to the hosts' 1.31, the Bolivian side has struggled significantly away from home, losing 4 of their last 10 traveling matches. The hosts' defense is currently trending at a stingy 0.84 goals conceded per game in recent form, which will be the ultimate test for an Always Ready attack that must score to have any hope of finishing third. Without the suspended Luis Segovia, LDU de Quito manager Tiago Nunes will rely on Ricardo Ade to stabilize a backline missing two other regular starters. The attacking duo of Michael Estrada and Deyverson provides a clinical edge for the hosts, who often favor quick transitions over possession dominance, especially against an opponent forced to commit numbers forward.

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Based on reports

Key Players

LDU de Quito will rely on their defensive strength, with Ricardo Ade at center-back providing a solid foundation. Midfielder Edison Castillo is expected to be a key figure in controlling the tempo and distributing the ball. Upfront, Alexander Alvarado will be crucial for creating scoring opportunities and providing an attacking threat.

Absences

Janner Corozo

undisclosed injury

OUT

José Quintero

muscle injury

OUT

Luis Segovia

accumulation of yellow cards

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Key Players

LDU de Quito will rely on their defensive strength, with Ricardo Ade at center-back providing a solid foundation. Midfielder Edison Castillo is expected to be a key figure in controlling the tempo and distributing the ball. Upfront, Alexander Alvarado will be crucial for creating scoring opportunities and providing an attacking threat.

Absences

Janner Corozo

undisclosed injury

OUT

José Quintero

muscle injury

OUT

Luis Segovia

accumulation of yellow cards

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Away

Key Players

Always Ready will look to their goalkeeper Alain Baroja to keep them in the game with his shot-stopping abilities. In the midfield, Fernando Saucedo will be essential for orchestrating attacks and maintaining possession. Forward Enrique Triverio will be the main goal threat for the Bolivian side.

Absences

Luis Caicedo

undisclosed injury

OUT

Dario Torrico

knock

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Referee Profile

F. Vejar

12 matches officiated · 2026/27

strict

Cards/G

7.1

avg 5.3

Fouls/G

21.6

avg 22.3

Referee F. Vejar is among the strictest officials in the circuit, averaging 7.08 cards per game across 12 matches in all competitions this season. This is 34.1% higher than the league average of 5.28, suggesting a high-card environment. Given the high stakes for Always Ready and the absence of several first-choice defenders for LDU de Quito, expect plenty of tactical fouls and frequent interventions from Vejar.

Key Note

Runs 34% above league average on cards.

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