Argentina vs Ecuador Prediction Copa América 2024
⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview
⏰ 5 July 2024 - 02:00 GMT +1
🏟 Stadium: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)
Argentina have been dominant in Group A, winning all three matches without conceding a goal. They've secured at least a quarter-final spot in their last 15 Copa América appearances since 1987. Remarkably, Lionel Scaloni's team has lost only twice in 60 games since July 2019.
La Selección, ranked #1 by FIFA, have won their last eight matches, keeping clean sheets in six. They recently defeated Ecuador 1-0 in a pre-tournament friendly. Argentina has conceded only once in their last five encounters with Ecuador.
Ecuador narrowly qualified from Group B on goal difference, despite losing their opening match. Their recent form shows improvement with three wins and a draw in their last five games.
La Tri has never beaten Argentina in 16 Copa América meetings (D5, L11). They were eliminated by Argentina at the same stage three years ago. Ecuador's chances of an upset may depend on scoring first, as they haven't won after falling behind since September 2023.
Where to watch Argentina vs Ecuador?
📺 You can watch Argentina vs Ecuador Live Stream on TV on our website.
📋Players to watch:
- Lautaro Martínez (Argentina): Scored 4 of Argentina's 5 goals, including in every group game
- Alexander Dominguez (Ecuador): Goalkeeper averaging 4 saves per game
⚡Match Facts:
- Argentina has kept clean sheets in 6 of their last 8 matches
- 10 of 16 Copa América meetings between these teams saw Argentina score 3+ goals
- Ecuador has not beaten any CONMEBOL team in Copa América
💡Prediction: Argentina's formidable form and historical dominance over Ecuador make them clear favorites. La Selección's solid defense, coupled with Lautaro Martínez's scoring streak, presents a significant challenge for Ecuador. While La Tri has shown recent improvement, overcoming Argentina's quality and experience seems unlikely. Expect Argentina to control possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. Ecuador may struggle to break through Argentina's defense, but could pose threats on counterattacks. A comfortable win for Argentina is likely, possibly with another clean sheet, as they continue their march towards defending their Copa América title.
Betting Tips:
Argentina to win
- Under 2.5 total goals
- Argentina to keep a clean sheet
- Lautaro Martínez to score anytime
- Argentina to win both halves
- Ecuador under 0.5 team goals
- Argentina -1.5 handicap
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