Ecuador vs Venezuela Predicted Lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024

Another exciting clash to look forward to in the Copa America 2024

An in-form Ecuador football team is set to lock horns with Venezuela to kick off their 30th appearance in Copa America tournament. The teams are present in Group B, where Mexico & Jamaica are the other participating teams.

Venezuela on the other hand looks to be a depleted side, having last tasted victory October 18, 2023. The Fernando Batista managed side will aim to turn all odds in their favor & shock the formidable opponents.

La Tri, currently managed by Felix Sanchez & captained by Enner Valencia will look to dominate the game & keep their path to future stages clear. The team has recently earned comfortable wins against Bolivia & Honduras, after narrowly losing against defending champions Argentina in a friendly.

Kick-Off:

Sunday 23 June at 3:30 A.M. IST

Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.

Form:

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

Venezuela (in all competitions): D-L-L-D-D

Players to Watch:

Moises Caicedo (Ecuador)

One of the most high-profile players in the squad, Caicedo is expected to play a pivotal role in the match against Venezuela. The youngster’s performance would determine Ecuador’s domination in the game. He has played exceptionally well for EPL giant Chelsea this season, featuring in 35 league games.

Caicedo needs to stay consistent throughout the game & block any possible chance created by the opponent’s midfield & forward line. The 22-year-old with his off-the-ball movement & passing attributes to the forward can also create a hefty amount of chances for his team.

Yangel Herrera (Venezuela)

The 26-year-old midfielder is Venezuela’s trump card to any issue in the current squad. The Girona CM has a decent performance in the Spanish league & was a consistent performer in the nation’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers game.

His ability to dominate the midfield is what Fernando Batista will bank on. Herrera is expected to cater to Soteldo, Rondon, & Savarino with quality passes & dispose-off threats coming from the lethal wingers & strikers of Ecuador.

Match Facts

• Venezuela last won a game on October 18, 2023.
• La Tri won two of their three warm-up games prior to the kick-off of the 48th edition of Copa America.
• Both teams have won six games each in head-to-head tally.

Ecuador vs Venezuela: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score- 6/5 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Ecuador to score more than 2.5 goals- 13/10 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Ecuador to win- 4/5 with Bet365

Injury & Teams

Both managers will be enjoying fully fit squads for the campaign opener. Ecuador would be looking to field their best forwards & dominate the game from the very start, while Venezuela would target to keep things stable initially & focus on counter-attacks to shock the opponents.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 17

Ecuador wins: 6

Venezuela wins: 6

Also read: Copa America 2024: Full fixtures, schedule, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Line-ups

Ecuador Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Dominguez (GK); Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Ortiz, Caicedo; Sarmiento, Paez, Yeboah; Valencia

Venezuela Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Romo (GK); Navarro, Makoun, Angel, Gonzalez; Casseres, Martinez, Herrera; Savarino, Rondon, Soteldo

Match Prediction

Seeing Venezuela struggling to get a win for months, Ecuador is expected to dominate this game & earn an easy win.

Prediction: Ecuador 3-1 Venezuela

Telecast Details

UK: Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, TUDN

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: Sportitalia

Canada: TSN, RDS

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