Manta vs Nueve de Octubre tips and predictions

Manta just too short in the betting

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Manta makes them a terrible bet. Nueve de Octubre don't look likely to get the job done but they can certainly ask some questions. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Solid on their own soil Manta have conceded at an average of just 0.5 goals per game over their last 8 matches, while Nueve de Octubre have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 3 away matches.

If the betting market is to be believed, only one of these sides is fancied to score due to the favouritism for Manta. The No BTTS bet would be sensible.

Manta have drawn 6 of their last 16 matches on their own soil. Also Nueve de Octubre have drawn 4 of their last 10 matches. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw warrants consideration. Deadlock is the pick after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.