Mexico vs Ecuador Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024

La Tri are currently in second place due to a better goal difference.

North American giants Mexico are in urgent need to pull off a miracle to extend their stay at the Copa America 2024. After a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their curtain raiser, Mexico were handed defeat by Venezuela in their second game. Next up, they will face off against second-placed Ecuador with a place in the knockouts at stake. Both sides are level on points, but Ecuador have a slight advantage in terms of goal difference.

Ecuador got their campaign up and running with a much-needed 3-1 win over Jamaica last week. The Tricolours bounced back to pick up three crucial points in their second game after a defeat to group leader Venezuela in their opening encounter. While La Tri are well on track to secure a place in the knockouts, they will need at least a point against Mexico to go through. 

Kick Off

Monday, July 1 at 5:30 AM IST

Venue: University of Phoenix Stadium

Form

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

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

Players to watch

Johan Vásquez (México)

The defender has been in top form for Mexico at the heart of their backline. Johan Vásquez’s rock-solid partnership with skipper Cesar Montes has been very beneficial for his team. The 25-year-old defender is known for his ball-winning capabilities and has dropped in good performances at the tournament so far.

He has made around 14 clearances and has won 17 duels in the last two games. Expect him to be at the top of his game in the game against Ecuador.

Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador)

Ecuador’s brightest prodigy Moisés Caicedo has not left any stone unturned at the Copa America tournament. He has been at the top of his game with his perfectly timed tackles, pinpoint passing accuracy and excellent positioning both with and without the ball. He has won the majority of his duels so far and contributed heavily at the back.

Match facts

• El Tricolor have won 17 games against Ecuador
• Mexico have lost six of their last seven games against South American sides
• The last time these two sides met each other at the tournament, Ecuador emerged victorious with a 2-1 win

Mexico vs Ecuador: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw – 11/5 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Enner Valencia to score anytime – 14/5 by Unibet
• Tip 3: Total 2 goals to be scored – 12/5 by AKBets

Also read: Jamaica vs Venezuela Predicted Lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024

Injury & Team News

Adson Alvarez still remains doubtful for Mexico while Ecuador are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head to Head

Total Matches played – 26

Mexico wins – 17

Ecuador wins – 4

Draws – 5 

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

Predicted Line-up 

Mexico (4-2-3-1)

Gonzalez (GK); Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; Romo, Chavez; Antuna, Pineda, Quinones; Gimenez

Ecuador (4-2-3-1)

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

Prediction for Mexico vs Ecuador

Ecuador have a better chance of making it to the knockouts and need just a single point to go through while Mexico need nothing less than a win. It is very likely that the game ends in a draw and the former qualifies for the last eight.

Prediction: Mexico 1-1 Ecuador

Also read: Top five best footballers from Mexico in the world currently

Telecast for Mexico vs Ecuador

UK: Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, TUDN

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: Sportitalia

Canada: TSN, RDS

Also Read: Where and how to watch Copa America 2024 around the world?

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