Ecuador vs Argentina Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The last confrontation between the two teams ended in a draw.

Ecuador national football team is all set to host the Argentina national football team in he CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This interesting contest will take place at the Estadio Banco Pichincha.

Ecuador national football team were held to a goalless draw in their previous World Cup qualifying fixture by Paraguay. They are currently in fifth place on the points table and are looking comfortable with one match to go. Ecuador have sealed a spot in the upcoming edition of the mega competition.

The Lionel Scaloni-led side has performed well and became the first team to qualify for the World Cup 2026 a few months back. Argentina national football team are at the top of the table but were previously held to a draw in their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. They will be looking to secure a win this time around.

𝑹𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒖𝒍𝒍 🐂 pic.twitter.com/nu4RRYVQoz

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) September 6, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Quito, Ecuador
• Stadium: Estadio Banco Pichincha
• Date: Wednesday, September 10
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, September 9; 11:00 p.m. GMT/ 07:00 p.m. ET/ 04:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ecuador: W-D-D-D-D

Argentina: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Enner Valencia (Ecuador)

Enner Valencia will be looking to step up here. He is the top goal scorer for the Ecuador national football team in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers of the South American region. He will be keen on engraving his name on the scoresheet so that he can help his side secure a win against the world champions.

Lautaro Martinez (Argentina)

With Lionel Messi being rested, Lautaro Martinez will have an important role to play in the final third for the World Champions in their upcoming fixture. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in their 3-0 win against Venezuela.

Becoming the 5th all-time top scorer… 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭! 🐂💥 pic.twitter.com/xWKorAk5qP

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) September 5, 2025

Match Facts

• The World Champions haven’t lost to Ecuador in their last eight meetings.
• Ecuador are on a 10-match unbeaten run.
• Argentina are unbeaten in their last six matches.

Ecuador vs Argentina: Betting Tips and Odds

• Argentina to win
• Lautaro Martinez to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Ecuador have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Lionel Messi has been rested by the head coach and will not be in action. Facundo Medina is injured, hence keeping him out of action as well.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 44

Ecuador won: 5

Argentina won: 25

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Ecuador predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Galíndez (GK); Ordóñez, Pacho, Hincapié, Estupiñán; Preciado, Alcivar, Vite, Angulo; Paez; Valencia

Argentina predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Emi Martínez (GK); Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Mastantuono, De Paul, Paredes, Almada; Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez

Match Prediction

Both teams have looked good when their past few matches. The Argentina national football team are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash against the Ecuador national football team.

Prediction: Ecuador 1-2 Argentina

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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