Mark your calendars: Leones del Norte vs Emelec goes live on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 21:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Ecuador. Premier League. Matches for the right to play in the Copa Sudamericana encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Bastian Dankert has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Light rain, 14Β°C. Key absences could shape this game β€” Wolf is a concern for Leones del Norte, while KrΓΌger may miss out for Emelec. These two sides have a rich history: Emelec 3 - 3 Leones del Norte (2022). Emelec 3 - 4 Leones del Norte (2024). Emelec 1 - 0 Leones del Norte (2021). Emelec 1 - 1 Leones del Norte (2021). Emelec 3 - 0 Leones del Norte (2024). We're going with 2:0 as our predicted scoreline.