Verdict: Verdict: Each groups rating
Greatest odds:6/5
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Ecuador and Bolivia journey to the USA for the final recreation earlier than the beginning of the fiftieth version of Copa America which will likely be held on American soil. Whereas each groups are desperate to make impression at this event, a pleasant recreation at Subaru Park from Chester, Pennsylvania, would be the final likelihood to make the ultimate changes earlier than the competitors begins.
Ecuador
Ecuador’s progress in recent times on the most important stage of world soccer is sort of spectacular. Regardless of beginning as undergoes in every qualification marketing campaign, the hosts managed to qualify for the final two editions of the World Cup. Though their greatest efficiency on the greatest soccer stage is reaching the final 16 in 2006 on the remaining event held in Germany, the hosts additionally upped their stage in Copa America.
Making an early assertion within the present qualification marketing campaign by struggling a single defeat after six video games, La Tri is heading in the right direction to achieve their second consecutive World Cup. Regardless of dealing with sturdy opponents like Colombia and Uruguay, Ecuador suffered a single defeat to World Cup winners Argentina, a run that positioned the hosts above Brazil within the standings.
Nevertheless, the preparations for the upcoming Copa America proved tough for Ecuador who managed a single win from three video games. Beginning March with a cushty win in opposition to Guatemala (0-2) gave Félix Sánchez squad hopes to drag a significant upset in opposition to Italy and Argentina.
Regardless of taking part in on the similar stage as Italy, Ecuador failed to attain in opposition to Squadra Azzura who ultimately emerged victorious with a cushty 2-0 win. The final check proved much more tough as Argentina edged La Tri with a 40-minute objective scored by skilled winger Angel di Maria.
Nonetheless, these two setbacks shouldn’t be a significant concern for Ecuador which has an excellent likelihood of qualifying within the knockout part of Copa America from an accessible group with Mexico, Venezuela and Jamaica.
Workforce Information
Centre ahead Kevin Rodrigues won’t play in opposition to Bolivia. Regardless of the gifted striker’s efforts to recuperate rapidly from a muscle damage sustained in the beginning of Could, the medical workers is sceptical of Rodrigues’s presence on the Copa America.
Bolivia
Though Bolivia has assured participation at Copa America each event as a consequence of a corporation which ensures all CONMEBOL groups’ presence, the hosts battle to qualify for the World Cup. Having assured just one participation on the greatest stage of World soccer by {qualifications} (USA 1994), and different two occasions by invites, the guests are distant this time to repeat the 1994 efficiency.
Beginning their qualifying marketing campaign with a heavy 5-1 defeat in opposition to Brazil, adopted by a 3-0 no-contest house defeat to World Cup winner Argentina appears to have ended Bolivia’s hopes of reaching the 2026 remaining event. Though the qualification marketing campaign is lengthy, Bolivia is unlikely to bounce again from this poor begin.
Nevertheless, regardless of latest struggles, La Verde gained extra confidence after scoring three targets within the final three pleasant video games. Whereas a defeat to Mexico was anticipated, Bolivia defeated Andorra (1-0) and scored twice earlier than surrendering to Algeria (3-2 remaining rating). Though these outcomes lifted the temper in Antonio Zago’s camp earlier than the opening Copa America recreation in opposition to the USA, the guests are tipped with slim possibilities of reaching the knockout part from a tough group with Panama and Uruguay as the opposite two opponents.
Moreover, Bolivia’s disastrous h2h report in opposition to Ecuador with the final success stemming practically a decade in the past (2015) positions the guests as underdogs in opposition to La Tri. Following the Copa America journey, Bolivia will battle to qualify for the 2026 World Cup the place the seventh place ensures a play-off qualification recreation is inside attain.
Workforce Information
Antonio Zago is predicted to make use of the identical 4-3-2-1 attacking system displayed in opposition to Mexico. Nevertheless, the Brazilian coach will check extra gamers in opposition to Ecuador to finalise his beginning line-up for the opening Copa America recreation in opposition to the USA.
Key components to contemplate
- Ecuador misplaced the final two video games (friendlies) in opposition to Italy and Argentina
- The hosts are well-positioned within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 8 factors after 6 video games
- Bolivia misplaced their final 6 video games in opposition to Ecuador
- The guests gained a single aggressive match this season
Conclusion
Whereas Ecuador’s increased worth and newest outcomes point out a cushty win for the hosts, Bolivia’s latest shows predict an open recreation with targets scored at each ends.
Verdict: Verdict: Each groups rating
Greatest odds:6/5
Bookmaker: ZetBet
