Primera Categoría Serie B
EcuadorAbout the league: Primera Categoría Serie B
This page gathers the statistics for Primera Categoría Serie B, a football league in Ecuador. The 2026 campaign brings together 12 teams — 9 de Octubre top the table on 30 points. The schedule covers matches from 18 March 2026 to 19 August 2026. Fans see 1.96 goals per match on average, with BTTS landing in 41% of games.
Primera Categoría Serie B 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 96 Primera Categoría Serie B matches have been completed. 9 de Octubre leads the table with 30 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 1.96. BTTS: 41%. Over 2.5: 34%. Clean-sheet matches: 59%.
Result split
Home wins: 49%. Draws: 35%. Away wins: 16%.
Team rankings
Cuniburo has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.35. Both teams scored in 59% of CD El Nacional's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  9 de Octubre | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 19:11 | +8 | 30 | 1.88 | DDWDD |
| 2 |  Cuniburo | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23:14 | +9 | 26 | 1.53 | DLLWW |
| 3 |  Atlético JBG | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 16:11 | +5 | 26 | 1.73 | LDWWD |
| 4 |  Deportivo Cuenca Juniors | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 0 | 26 | 1.63 | DWLWW |
| 5 |  Independiente Juniors | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 17:11 | +6 | 25 | 1.56 | LDWLD |
| 6 |  Gualaceo SC | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 13:10 | +3 | 24 | 1.50 | WLWWD |
| 7 |  Cumbayá | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 19:16 | +3 | 21 | 1.31 | WDLWW |
| 8 |  Santo Domingo | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12:10 | +2 | 21 | 1.40 | LWDWD |
| 9 |  San Antonio | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 19:16 | +3 | 20 | 1.25 | LDWLD |
| 10 |  LDU Portoviejo | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:20 | -6 | 19 | 1.19 | WWLDL |
| 11 |  22 de Julio | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8:22 | -14 | 12 | 0.75 | WLLLL |
| 12 |  CD El Nacional | 17 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 10:29 | -19 | 4 | 0.23 | LDLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 96 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Cuniburo1.35
- 2San Antonio1.19
- 3Cumbayá1.19
- 49 de Octubre1.19
- 5Deportivo Cuenca Juniors1.13
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Gualaceo SC0.63
- 2Santo Domingo0.67
- 3Independiente Juniors0.69
- 49 de Octubre0.69
- 5Atlético JBG0.73
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1CD El Nacional59%
- 2San Antonio50%
- 3Cumbayá50%
- 4Atlético JBG47%
- 5Cuniburo47%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Deportivo Cuenca Juniors50%
- 2CD El Nacional47%
- 3Cuniburo47%
- 4Cumbayá44%
- 5Independiente Juniors38%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1LDU Portoviejo6.1
- 2San Antonio4.3
- 3Deportivo Cuenca Juniors4.3
- 4CD El Nacional3.9
- 59 de Octubre3.8
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 de Octubre | 15 | 1.23 | 0.85 | +0.39 | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| 2 | Cuniburo | 15 | 1.19 | 0.85 | +0.33 | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| 3 | LDU Portoviejo | 15 | 1.33 | 1.19 | +0.14 | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| 4 | Independiente Juniors | 14 | 1.34 | 1.11 | +0.23 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 5 | Deportivo Cuenca Juniors | 15 | 1.31 | 1.25 | +0.06 | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| 6 | CD El Nacional | 16 | 1.32 | 1.60 | -0.28 | 19 | 3 | -16 |
| 7 | Santo Domingo | 13 | 1.17 | 1.08 | +0.09 | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| 8 | Gualaceo SC | 12 | 1.18 | 1.15 | +0.03 | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| 9 | San Antonio | 14 | 1.16 | 1.35 | -0.19 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 10 | Cumbayá | 12 | 1.13 | 1.10 | +0.03 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| 11 | Atlético JBG | 13 | 0.94 | 1.37 | -0.43 | 14 | 22 | +8 |
| 12 | 22 de Julio | 8 | 0.94 | 1.71 | -0.77 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 10
FAQ
How many teams play in Primera Categoría Serie B?
The 2026 season of Primera Categoría Serie B includes 12 teams.
When does the 2026 Primera Categoría Serie B season start and end?
The 2026 Primera Categoría Serie B season runs from 18 March 2026 to 19 August 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Primera Categoría Serie B season have?
The 2026 Primera Categoría Serie B season spans 22 matchweeks.
Who leads the Primera Categoría Serie B table?
9 de Octubre leads Primera Categoría Serie B with 30 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Primera Categoría Serie B?
Cuniburo has the strongest attack in Primera Categoría Serie B, scoring 1.35 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Primera Categoría Serie B?
Gualaceo SC concedes the fewest goals in Primera Categoría Serie B, 0.63 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Primera Categoría Serie B?
Primera Categoría Serie B averages 1.96 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Primera Categoría Serie B?
Over 2.5 lands in 34% of Primera Categoría Serie B matches.
How often do both teams score in Primera Categoría Serie B?
BTTS lands in 41% of Primera Categoría Serie B matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Primera Categoría Serie B?
Home teams win 49% of matches in Primera Categoría Serie B.