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

The visitors will be coming in under Carlo Ancelotti’s supervision.

The Ecuador national football team are all set to host the Brazil national football team in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The intense contest between the two teams will be played at the Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium.

The Ecuador national football team will be at home, but they will be feeling some pressure as they do not have a very positive record against Brazil, going by the last few matches between them. The hosts are in the second spot on the table as they have seven wins in their 14 FIFA WC qualifying matches.

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The Brazil national football team have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager. This might switch things up for them. They have not been in their best form, but their performances against Ecuador have been decent enough.

They are in fourth place on the points table of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualification.

Kick-off:

• Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Stadium: Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium
• Date: Friday, June 6
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 IST [Thursday, June 5: 23:00 GMT/ 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ecuador: D-W-W-W-D

Brazil: W-D-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Moises Caicedo (Ecuador)

The Chelsea midfielder has received a call-up for the Ecuador national football team after his UEFA Conference League win with the Blues. Moises Caicedo is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield of his team and also contribute to the attacking front by developing plays with his fellow teammates.

Raphinha (Brazil)

Although the team has many good players, Raphinha has done well for both Barcelona and the national team last season. He is the top scorer for his side in the World Cup qualifiers. He is likely going to play an important role for his side on the attacking front.

Carlo Ancelotti will surely add him to the starting lineup.

Match Facts

• Ecuador have not won any of their last five matches against Brazil.
• Brazil have won only two of their last five fixtures.
• Ecuador are undefeated in their last five games.

Ecuador vs Brazil: Betting Tips and Odds

• Brazil to win @6/5 Coral
• Raphinha to score @17/2 Quinnbet
• Goals over 3.5 @19/5 Betvictor

Injury and Team News

Enner Valencia, Gonzalo Plata and Leonardo Campana are injured hence will not be in action for Ecuador.

The travelling team is coming in with all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 36

Ecuador won: 2

Brazil won: 28

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

Ecuador predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Galindez (GK); Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie; Franco, Caicedo, Vite, Estupinan; Ramirez, Rodriguez, Mercado

Brazil predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Ederson; Antony, Cunha, Raphinha; Vini Jr

Match Prediction

It is going to be a tough fixture for the hosts because of their history against their upcoming opponents. The Brazil national football team are likely to secure a win against Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers CONMEBOL.

Prediction: Ecuador 1-3 Brazil

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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