World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Ecuador vs Argentina Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups

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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