Ecuador vs Brazil prediction for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier clash at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito. Third-placed Ecuador host leaders Brazil in round 15 of the South America qualification for Qatar 2022. Ecuador are searching for a win to get a step closer to automatic qualification. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Brazil Win – 2.25
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Under 2.5 Goals – 1.61
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Brazil 0 Goals Handicap – 1.61
Undefeated in 13 WCQ matches, Brazil have already qualified for the World Cup after collecting 35 points. The Selecao won five and drew two of their away matches in the Qatar 2022 WCQ and have not lost in Ecuador in their last three visits.
Ecuador’s last three matches saw under 2.5 goals and the same number of goals were scored in Brazil’s last two matches. Moreover, the Selecao’s last two trips ended in goalless draws against Argentina and Colombia. Also, Ecuador’s three of their last four home games saw fewer than 2.5 goals.
There is a 25% chance that we will see a draw in this match which was the case in both teams’ last h2h in the Copa America. Brazil are playing to finish this campaign undefeated and will be content to get a draw here without exhausting themselves. With 0 goals handicap for Brazil, we will secure our bet against a draw.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Ecuador vs Brazil
A surprise yet comfortable 2-0 victory over Chile in the last round, saw Ecuador improve on their points tally from their last qualification attempt after 14 rounds. Now back in Quito, La Tricolor are looking to defy the bookmakers once again as this qualification’s surprise team looks to get a step closer to Qatar 2022.
The main reason why Ecuador have accrued 70% of their points at home is Quito being 2734 meters above sea level and the visiting teams find it hard to get accustomed to playing there. In fact, coach Gustavo Alfaro’s home record (W5, D1, L1) is the second-best in the WCQ only to Brazil, suggesting they will put another fierce fight in this clash.
Despite qualifying for Qatar 2022 with still four games to play, one must be mistaken to think Brazil won’t play to win. Finishing the qualifiers unbeaten in its 18 match format for the first time is coach Tite and his team’s target. They’re on course to that and can extend their unbeaten h2h run to 12 games.
Since winning in Peru 4-2 in their first away game of the 2022 qualifications, Brazil have conceded just one goal across their following six qualifiers on the road. Even so, they’ve now played out back-to-back away goalless draws, though a return of six strikes across the last three away H2Hs suggests that Brazil may well end their drought in Quito.
Safe Bet
Ecuador will play to win this match and playing against Brazil will not overwhelm them. The “Tricolors” did draw with the Selecao in the last Copa America and a similar result here will help them in their quest to qualify for Qatar 2022. Considering all this, backing a combo bet of a draw or Brazil win and under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.61, seems a very safe bet.
Quick Rich
Considering Ecuador’s and Brazil’s recent games being low in scoring and the fact that Brazil won in two of their last three visits to Quito, we think the combo bet of a Brazil win and under 2.5 goals with odds of 3.90, has a high probability and may earn a quick profit backing it.
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Ecuador vs Brazil highlighted player
Enner Valencia
With 34 goals from 67 caps for the Ecuador national team, Valencia is Ecuador’s all-time goalscorer. He represented the nation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and scored three goals. Valencia scored three goals in the last five qualifying matches for Ecuador. Currently playing for Fenerbahce, the 32-year-old has scored 15 goals in 48 appearances for the Turkish side.
Ecuador vs Brazil Team News
Brighton’s 19-year-old Jeremy Sarmiento played in Ecuador’s last two games but may not be available against Brazil due to a thigh injury. Coach Gustavo Alfaro will rely on Caicedo and Valencia to create chances upfront.
The biggest news for Brazil is the return of Dani Alves. Neymar is still nursing his ankle injury and will miss this match. In defense, Lucas and Miranda are also out injured. In attack, Tite will rely on Real Madrid duo Vinicius and Rodrygo who are in a good form with their club.
Ecuador vs Brazil Lineups
Ecuador: Dominguez, Torres, Hincapie, Castillo Segura, Estupinan, Caicedo, Franco, Mena, Gruezo, Valencia, Estrada.
Brazil: Allison, Telles, Militao, Silva, Alves, Fred Casimero, Fabinho, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Jesus.
Most Popular FAQ for Ecuador vs Brazil
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Ecuador and Brazil drew in their last meeting at the Copa America on June 28, 2021.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito.
Which bookmakers have the best odds for this match?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Ecuador vs Brazil.
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