World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Ecuador vs Argentina Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups
Ecuador vs Argentina: Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups
Match Details
- Date & Venue: Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil
- Kick-off Times: 18:00 Ecuador / 20:00 Argentina / 01:00 Spain (Wednesday)
- Broadcast: Ecuador: Zapping Sports, ECDF • Argentina: TyC Sports, Telefe • Spain: Movistar Plus+ • USA: Fanatiz, Fubo TV
Team Form & Context
Ecuador:
- Strong qualification run: 7 wins, 8 draws, 2 losses.
- All 8 draws were 0–0; currently on a four-match goalless streak.
- Best defensive record in CONMEBOL — only 5 goals conceded.
- Haven’t beaten Argentina at home in qualifying since 2009.
Argentina:
- Excellent campaign: 12 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses.
- Recently beat Venezuela 3–0 with Messi scoring twice.
- Messi rested for this match due to fixture load.
Predicted Lineups
Ecuador (3-5-1-1 or 4-4-1-1):
- GK: Galíndez
- Defense: Ordóñez, Pacho, Hincapié, Estupiñán
- Midfield: Alcívar, Caicedo, Franco, Vite, Preciado
- Attack: Páez supporting Valencia
Argentina (4-4-2 or 4-4-1-1):
- Absences: Messi rested • Cristian Romero suspended
- Defense: Molina, Otamendi, Balerdi, Tagliafico
- Midfield: De Paul, Paredes, Almada, González
- Attack: Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez
Preview & Betting Insights
- Head-to-head: Argentina unbeaten in last 8 meetings.
- Scoring Tempo: Ecuador matches usually under 2.5 goals.
- Predicted Outcome: Narrow Argentina win — likely 1–0.
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