Colombia and Ecuador will face off in a vital 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 essential conflict within the race to safe a spot on the 2026 World Cup.
Match Preview
Colombia have had a blended marketing campaign to this point, successful 5, drawing 4, and shedding 2 of their 11 matches. They suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat towards Uruguay of their final outing, regardless of a late fightback.
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz has been in wonderful type, scoring 16 targets for his nation, whereas Jhon Duran of Aston Villa has additionally impressed. Nevertheless, the type of James Rodriguez has been a priority.
Ecuador, alternatively, 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 obtained on the scoresheet.
The Tricolor have the perfect defensive file within the group, conceding simply 4 targets in 11 matches.
Colombia’s latest type has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and a couple of losses of their final 5 matches. The defeat towards Uruguay was notably heartbreaking, as they conceded a late winner after leveling the scores within the 96th minute.
Ecuador, in the meantime, are in good type, 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.
Crew Information
Colombia haven’t any new damage issues following the Uruguay match, and head coach Lorenzo is predicted to call an unchanged aspect.
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 decent and intently contested affair between two evenly matched groups.
Ecuador’s defensive solidity and the goal-scoring menace of Enner Valencia make them a troublesome opponent, however Colombia’s attacking firepower, led by Diaz and Duran, might show to be the distinction.
In the end, a draw appears the most certainly final result, as each groups look to safe a precious level of their quest for World Cup qualification.
- Rating Prediction: Colombia 1-1 Ecuador
Betting Ideas
– Match End result: Draw
– Over/Beneath 2.5 Objectives: Beneath
– First Goalscorer: Enner Valencia
– Each Groups to Rating: Sure
