Ecuador vs Brazil Predictions and Betting Tips
Having already booked themselves a spot in Qatar 2022, Brazil would be looking to continue their unbeaten CONMEBOL Qualifiers run as they take on Ecuador this Thursday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Ecuador did hold La Selecao to a 1-1 draw when both sides were drawn against each other in last summer's South American Cup. However, the Brazilians haven't had any issues against these opponents in recent years, heading into this game unbeaten in their last nine meetings.
The Ecuador fortress expected to be tested
Only Brazil have a better home record than Ecuador in these South American World Cup Qualifiers with the hosts amassing a total of 16 points from a possible 21. Their home patch has been their strong point in the bid to secure a spot in the upcoming finals in Qatar this year with five of the seven wins they've managed coming from at home. La Tri is currently in 3rd position on the standings and having beaten Venezuela and Chile during the November international break, they would be confident in their chances of getting one over a side who have already booked themselves a spot in the World Cup.
As mentioned earlier, Brazil have already qualified for the World Cup as we saw them breeze through the competition right from the onset. However, the Head coach would certainly to looking to become the first coach to lead a South American side to an unbeaten qualifiers campaign since this format was introduced 24 years ago. In their most recent game, they had to settle for a point each against Argentina thus, stretching their unbeaten run to seven games. It is also to be noted that Brazil is unbeaten in their last 30 qualifiers matches but with the challenge of a stubborn Ecuador side away from home, this unbeaten run would surely be put in the spotlight.
Ecuador vs Brazil Team News
Ecuador possible starting XI:
Dominguez; An. Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Franco, Mendez, Caicedo, Ay. Preciado; Estrada, Valencia
Brazil possible starting XI:
Alisson; Dani Alves, Marquinhos, Silva, Sandro; Paqueta, Casemiro, Fred; Raphinha, Jesus, Vinicius Jr
Ecuador vs Brazil Prediction: 1-2
Although Neymar's unavailability would sure be felt just like against Argentina last time out, Brazil still has top-quality attacking options on their roster who should do what is needed to pick up yet another win in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
