Ecuador and Uruguay will face off in the MatchDay 2 of the WC Qualifiers – South America.
Ecuador will face a significant challenge to score against this strong Uruguay team, and we believe Uruguay is likely to come out victorious in this match.
Ecuador is eager to avoid a repeat of their last result, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in the WC Qualifiers – South America.
Ecuador has had some defensive vulnerabilities in recent matches, with opponents scoring against them in 5 of their last 6 games. However, they have also been able to find the back of the net in all 6 of those games. Whether this pattern continues in this match remains to be seen.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 0, Lost: 2, Scored: 7, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 1.
Uruguay enters this game with confidence, having secured a 2-0 victory over Cuba in an International Friendlies match.
Under the management of Diego Alonso, Uruguay has scored 11 goals in their last six matches. During this period, they have conceded a total of 5 goals. This reflects their strong offensive performance and solid defensive record in recent games.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 1, Lost: 0, Scored: 12, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 1.
Looking at their past head-to-head matchups dating back to October 11, 2013, neither team has a clear advantage, with Ecuador winning 3 of those games, Uruguay winning 3, and no draws after 90 minutes of play.
In these encounters, a total of 18 goals were scored, with 8 by La Tri (Ecuador) and 10 by La Celeste (Uruguay). The average number of goals per game in these matches has been 3.
Their most recent league match was in a WC Qualifiers – South America match on September 9, 2021, where Uruguay defeated Ecuador 1-0.
The match will be played at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa.
September 12, 2023, 21:00 UK time.