Ecuador vs Venezuela Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Quito are all set to host La Vinotinto.

The CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers take us to the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium as Ecuador and Venezuela lock horns in a thrilling clash.

Ecuador sit third in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers standings, showcasing a solid campaign so far. They are ahead of teams like Brazil and Chile and are just one point behind second-placed Uruguay. A win against Venezuela in the next match could push them to second place.

In 12 matches, they have secured six wins and suffered only two losses. The team is currently on a five-game unbeaten streak and will aim to continue their momentum. Their next game against Venezuela will be crucial in strengthening their hopes of qualification.

Venezuela are currently eighth in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers standings, struggling to find consistency. Their campaign have been disappointing, with only two wins in 12 matches. In contrast to Ecuador, they are winless in their last five games and face an uphill battle to improve their position.

Despite their poor run, Venezuela have shown resilience against top teams. They held Brazil to a 1-1 draw despite being down to 10 men and recently secured the same result against world champions Argentina. These performances prove they can challenge strong opponents on their day.

Kick-off:

• Location: Quito, Ecuador
• Stadium: Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 22 March
• Kick-off Time: 2:30 AM IST
• Referee: Ramon Abatti
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Enner Valencia (Ecuador)

Enner Valencia is an experienced forward from San Lorenzo. He has played for top clubs like West Ham United and Everton in Europe. Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in different leagues. The 34-year-old has represented the Ecuadorian national football team 95 times. His first international goal came 12 years ago against Honduras in a friendly match in Houston.

Enner was on fire! 🔥🇪🇨Valencia becomes Ecuador's all-time top #FIFAWorldCup goal-scorer! 👏 #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/3OjInnTco6

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022

Valencia continues to be a key player for the national team. He recently found the net against Colombia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier. His goal helped his nation secure an important victory. With his leadership and goal-scoring ability, he remains a crucial asset. He will play a big role in Ecuador’s upcoming matches.

Wuilker Farinez (Venezuela)

Wuilker Farinez, the Venezuelan goalkeeper from Caracas has played for clubs like Caracas and Lens. He has gained experience at both domestic and international levels. His performances have made him a key figure for the national team.

He has represented Venezuela 40 times on the international stage. With the team struggling and winless in their last five games, he will aim for a clean sheet. His shot-stopping ability could be crucial in turning their fortunes around.

Match Facts:

• Ecuador have 43% win accuracy over Venezuela.
• They won three of their last five fixtures.
• Venezuela lost three of their last five games.

Ecuador vs Venezuela: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Ecuador to win the match– 4/9 with bet365
• Enner Valencia to score first – 7/2 with Paddypower
• Ecuador 2-0 Venezuela – 9/2 with Paddypower

Injuries and Team News:

For the hosts, there are no injury concerns but Piero Hincapie will be out after picking a red card in the previous game.

For Venezuela, Wilker Angel will be absent due to injury concerns.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches – 32

Ecuador won – 14

Venezuela won – 12

Matches drawn – 06

Predicted Lineup:

Ecuador predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Galindez (GK); Ordonez, Pacho,Torres, Estupinan; Plata, Caicedo, Franco, Vite, Minda; Valencia

Venezuela predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Farinez (GK); Rosales, Vivas, La Mantia, Graterol; Juanpi, Ortega, Pereira, Mendoza; Hurtado, Bolivar

Match Prediction:

Ecuador are unbeaten whereas Venezuela are winless in their last five games. Looking at the contrasting forms of both these teams, we expect this match to culminate as such –

Prediction: Ecuador 2-0 Venezuela.

Telecast Details:

India: Fancode

UK: BBC, ITV

USA: Fanatiz USA

Nigeria: TBD

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