Ecuador vs Bolivia Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers | November 15, 2024

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• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Thursday, November 15
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 am GMT
• Venue: Estadio Monumental, Ecuador

Ecuador’s national football team will welcome poor-travellers Bolivia national football team to retain their fifth position in the CONMEBOL qualifying table at the Estadio Monumental. Ecuador had a decent start to the qualifying campaign and would easily claim all three points on their home soil.

The hosts recorded a goalless draw with Uruguay in the 10th game of the CONMEBOL qualification and would like to maintain their defensive-first approach in this tie. Ecuador are also unbeaten in their last ten World Cup qualifying matches at home. Beccacece cannot afford to see his side drop any points here against the poor travelers.

Meanwhile, Bolivia’s national football team are sitting seventh in the group standings and are aiming for their first World Cup appearance since 1994. They have struggled on their recent travels and have lost all but one of their last seven competitive away matches.

Ecuador national football team news

Ecuador midfielder Oscar Zambrano remains suspended for a doping scandal despite being available for October’s international fixtures. Attacker Keny Arroyo who made his debut last month was one more absentee for the home side.

Bolivia national football team news

Meanwhile, Bolivia forward Miguelito who was injured last month might be fit to feature in this tie. Both Morales and Lopez should be recalled to the starting eleven on Friday.

Ecuador vs Bolivia Predicted Lineups

Ecuador national football team predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Galindez

Defenders: Torres, Pacho, Hincapie

Midfielders: Preciado, Franco, Caicedo, Estupinan

Forwards: Plata, Valencia, Paez

Bolivia national football team predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Viscarra

Defenders: Medina, Haquin, Suarez, Sagredo

Midfielders: Robson Matheus, Villamil, R Vaca

Forwards: Miguelito, Algaranaz, Chura

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Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 38 times in the past, with Ecuador winning 21 games. Bolivia has managed to win only seven whereas 10 games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Ecuador vs Bolivia

Enner Valencia (Ecuador)

The Internacional striker is Ecuador’s all-time record goalscorer with 42 goals to his name. He wrote his name in the history books by becoming the first player to score at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. He is also his country’s top goal-scorer at the FIFA World Cup with six goals.

Diego Medina (Bolivia)

Diego Medina, one of Bolivia’s versatile defenders, is known for his electric pace, composure, and tough defensive skills. The 22-year-old has represented Bolivia on 19 occasions so far.

Ecuador vs Bolivia Prediction

Ecuador’s national football team are the favourites for this tie due to their impressive record against the visitors and have made a fine start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. They have been impressive at the back and will be eyeing their fourth consecutive clean sheet in this game. Sebastian Beccacece’s men will be aiming to reach back-to-back finals and have gone unbeaten in eight of their last nine qualifying games.

Bolivia’s national football team, meanwhile, have endured a drastic start to their World Cup qualifying campaign and have lost 14 of their last 19 games across all competitions. Despite Argentina slumping Bolivia 6-0 in their last game, the visiting side are performing above expectations and currently sit in seventh place in the standings. They were given a reality check by Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina last month.

Predicted Score: Ecuador 2-0 Bolivia 

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