On Saturday, May 11 at 00:00 (UTC), the highly anticipated battle between Deportivo Cuenca and Cumbayá will take place at the prestigious Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco Del Austro stadium in the charming city of Cuenca. As the mist sweeps through the stadium, the temperature will be a chilly 51 degrees (F). This will be a memorable moment for both teams, as their previous encounter during the apertura on August 18, 2023 resulted in an intense 1-1 draw. Get ready for a thrilling and unpredictable match filled with determination and passion.

Deportivo Cuenca has been showing promising results at their home ground, the iconic Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar Banco Del Austro. With a record of 1 win and 3 draws in their last 5 matches, the home side has proven their resilience and determination on their turf. What's even more impressive is their goal scoring prowess, having netted a total of 11 goals in their last 5 home games. At 13th place in the standings, Deportivo Cuenca has secured a respectable 8 points from 11 matches, showcasing their consistency in the league. In facing similarly ranked opponents this season, they have attained a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 0 losses, scoring an impressive average of 2.0 goals while conceding only 0.33 against these teams. The last home game against Mushuc Runa was a thrilling 5-5 spectacle, with G. Fratta standing out with

Unfortunately, Cumbayá has not been performing as well as we would have hoped in their recent away matches, with a string of losses and a solitary draw in their last five. Their goal scoring record away from home is also less than desirable, with a mere one goal scored in their last five away games. However, the team enters this upcoming match with a strong and fit squad. Moreover, let's not forget that Cumbayá has managed to triumph over similarly ranked opponents before, with one win, one draw, and one loss this year. Against those teams, they have scored an average of 0.3333333333333333 goals and conceded the same. It's also worth mentioning that goalkeeper F. San Juan has been an impenetrable force in front of the net, keeping a clean sheet in five out of eleven matches this season. With this defensive prowess, Cumbayá is sure to give their opponents a run for their money.

The rivalry between these two clubs has certainly brought forth passionate competition on the field. In their last four encounters, the average goal total has been a modest 1.5. Yet, when looking at their overall record, Deportivo Cuenca stands confidently with 2 victories and 2 draws against their opponent, while Cumbayá has yet to claim a win. Will this trend continue or will Cumbayá rise up to the challenge and claim their first victory? All we can do is eagerly await the outcome of this anticipated match.

As the highly anticipated match between Deportivo Cuenca and Cumbayá draws near, the stakes couldn't be higher. Sitting just 3 points behind their opponents in the league table, Deportivo Cuenca has an opportunity to make a significant leap in rankings. The looming possibility of surpassing Cumbayá is a powerful motivation for the home team, fueling their determination to secure a victory and score crucial goals. The fans can expect nothing less than a fiercely competitive and electric atmosphere on the field as Deportivo Cuenca strives to claim their spot at the top. Stay tuned, for this match is sure to be one for the books.