Ecuador vs Honduras Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | International Friendlies 2024

La Tri’s final friendly match before facing Venezuela in Copa America.

Ecuador takes on Honduras in their final friendly before facing Venezuela in the opening match of the Copa America. They are drawn in Group B alongside Jamaica, Mexico and Venezuela. These are favourable ties and they are expected to win.

Nevertheless, they will have to perform consistently to have a good tournament. Ecuador had a mixed friendly campaign as they lost to Argentina in a tight match followed by a dominant 3-1 win over Bolivia. 

Honduras missed out on the Copa America after failing to qualify. They will now play this final friendly match against Ecuador as they aim to build a quality squad for the Concacaf Nations League which kicks off in September.

They are drawn in group 2 alongside Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. They thrashed Bermuda 6-1 in the last match to continue their excellent run in World Cup qualification matches.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 17 June at 1:00 AM IST

Location: Rentschler Field

Form:

Ecuador (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Honduras (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-W

Player to Watch

Kendry Paez (Ecuador) 

Kendry Paez has already established himself as one of the most promising talents in world football. He has taken centre stage for the national team since breaking into the side. He has made five appearances for the national team scoring one goal and adding another assist.

His technique and ability to get past opponents easily make him a dangerous player. Paez also has a keen eye to find his teammates with eye-catching passes. He has already signed with Chelsea who secured his services; he will join them next summer after turning 18.

David Ruiz (Honduras)

The young teenage sensation plays club football for Inter Miami in MLS where he has already established himself in the team consisting of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. This season, he has made 15 appearances providing two assists. He now has the chance to play a crucial role in this friendly.

This will further increase his reputation as one of the most sought-after talents in South America. Ruiz made his debut for the national team in 2023, since then he has made five appearances scoring one goal.

Match Facts

• Ecuador are unbeaten in the six home games
• Honduras have failed to keep clean sheets in the last six matches
• Ecuador are unbeaten in the last seven matches against Honduras

Ecuador vs Honduras: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Ecuador to win this – 2/5 with Skybet
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 5/4 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Match to end with total goals under 3.5 – 1/3 with William HILL

Also read: Uruguay predicted lineup for Copa America 2024

Injury and Team News

Moises Caicedo and Piero Hincapie will be recalled to the squad after manager Felix Sanchez decided to rest them in the last match. There are not any injury concerns for now as the home team prepares for the Copa America. 

Honduras have a fully fit squad to choose from and will rely on their talisman forward Anthony Lozano to lead the line who plays club football for Almeria in LaLiga. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 7

Ecuador- 4

Honduras- 0

Draw- 3

Predicted lineup for Ecuador vs Honduras

Ecuador Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): 

Dominguez (GK); Hurtado, Porozo, Ordonez, Hincapie; Caicedo, Gruezo; Mena, Paez, Franco; Valencia

Honduras Predicted lineup (4-4-1-1):

Menjivar (GK); Najar, Melendez, Decas, Rosales; Rodriguez, Flores, Alvarez, Palma; Ruiz; Lozano

Match Prediction for Ecuador vs Honduras

Ecuador secured a vital win to bounce back in winning ways to build their confidence before the Copa America. They will now face the Honduras team who have won the last two matches. However, we expect La Tri to emerge victorious in this match as they have dominated this fixture over the years and have a better quality of their squad than the opponents. 

Prediction: Ecuador 2-1 Honduras

Telecast for Ecuador vs Honduras

India – N/A

UK – N/A

US – FOX Sports App, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – N/A

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