The stakes are very high for LDU Quito in the final match of the domestic league season.

The home side are fighting for second place, sitting just one point behind Barcelona SC. A win against Universidad Católica would likely secure direct qualification to the Copa Libertadores group stage, while anything less could force LDU into the qualifying rounds.

For Universidad Católica, this match carries far less significance. Even with a victory, closing the five-point gap to LDU Quito is not possible, which reduces the overall motivation. Additionally, the two sides met only a few days ago in a cup match, where LDU Quito lost 2-3, and with just three days between fixtures, Católica may choose to rest some key players.