Colombia and Ecuador will face off in an important CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday night on the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez.
The 2 South American rivals are separated by simply three factors within the desk, making this an vital conflict within the race to safe a spot on the 2026 World Cup.
Match Preview
Colombia have had a combined marketing campaign thus far, profitable 5, drawing 4, and dropping 2 of their 11 matches. They suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat in opposition to Uruguay of their final outing, regardless of a late fightback.
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz has been in superb kind, scoring 16 targets for his nation, whereas Jhon Duran of Aston Villa has additionally impressed. Nonetheless, the type of James Rodriguez has been a priority.
Ecuador, then again, are unbeaten of their final 4 matches, together with a 4-0 thrashing of Bolivia of their earlier sport.
Gonzalo Plata netted a brace, whereas veteran striker Enner Valencia and Alan Minda additionally bought on the scoresheet.
The Tricolor have the very best defensive file within the group, conceding simply 4 targets in 11 matches.
Colombia’s latest kind has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and a couple of losses of their final 5 matches. The defeat in opposition to Uruguay was significantly heartbreaking, as they conceded a late winner after leveling the scores within the 96th minute.
Ecuador, in the meantime, are in good kind, with 3 wins and a couple of attracts of their earlier 5 outings.
Head-to-Head
The 2 groups have met 49 instances of their historical past, with Colombia holding a slight benefit. They’ve received 23 matches, whereas Ecuador have received 13, with 13 attracts.
Of their final 5 encounters, Colombia have received 2, Ecuador have received 1, and there was 2 attracts.
Workforce Information
Colombia haven’t any new damage issues following the Uruguay match, and head coach Lorenzo is predicted to call an unchanged facet.
Ecuador will welcome again Moises Caicedo from suspension, and he’s prone to function in midfield alongside Plata, Valencia, and Minda.
Predicted Beginning Line-ups
Colombia:(4-3-1-2)
Vargas;
Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica;
Rios, Portilla, Arias;
Quintero;
Duran, Diaz
Ecuador: (4-5-1)
Galindez;
Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie, Estupinan;
Yeboah, Plata, Caicedo, Vite, Minda;
Valencia
Prediction
This guarantees to be a good and carefully contested affair between two evenly matched groups.
Ecuador’s defensive solidity and the goal-scoring risk of Enner Valencia make them a tricky opponent, however Colombia’s attacking firepower, led by Diaz and Duran, may show to be the distinction.
Finally, a draw appears the most certainly final result, as each groups look to safe a priceless level of their quest for World Cup qualification.
- Rating Prediction: Colombia 1-1 Ecuador
Betting Ideas
– Match Consequence: Draw
– Over/Below 2.5 Targets: Below
– First Goalscorer: Enner Valencia
– Each Groups to Rating: Sure
