Brazil – Ecuador : Preview & Prediction
Brazil is guaranteed to finish first in its group but the Seleçao are aiming for a 4th victory in this group stage in order to arrive with full confidence for the quarter-finals against the 4th in group A. The band in Neymar has pocketed 9 points out of 9 in play against Venezuela (3-0), against Peru (4-0) and ahead of Colombia (2-1). Brazil were extremely lucky and struggling to beat the Tricolor on this last day. Led 1 goal to 0 until the 78th minute, Brazil reversed the trend at the very end of the match thanks to Firmino’s equalizing goal that came into play at the start of the 2nd half and especially thanks to Casemiro’s liberating goal at the end after additional time (90th + 10).
The selection of Tite continues its excellent streak and has just aligned a 10th straight victory in all competitions. Winner of the last 3 direct confrontations against Ecuador, Brazil should pocket a fourth success in a row against an Ecuadorian selection in search of victory. Indeed, the Tri has not won for three months and remains on a long series of 5 matches without a win. Unable to deceive the Brazilian defense in their last 5 duels, Ecuador does not seem able to create a feat against the host country. Alfaro’s players, after 3 losses in a row in Brazil (2-0) and against Peru (1-2) during the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers then ahead of Colombia (0-1) on the 1st day of this Copa America, gleaned 2 points against Venezuela (2-2) and against Peru (2-2) during the 2nd and 3rd days. Ecuador can harbor great regrets since the latter led 2 goals to 0 at the break against Peru before collapsing in less than 10 minutes after returning from the locker room. This draw has a flavor of defeat for this selection of Ecuador, which is 4th and still qualified before this last day, can leave the competition if Venezuela beats Peru and at the same time it does not win Brazil!
Brazil has been undefeated since 2004 against Ecuador: 8 wins and 2 draws, current series.
Brazil remains on 3 large victories in front of Ecuador (3-0, 2-0, 2-0).
La Seleçao has not conceded a goal against Ecuador for 5 duels.
Brazil are on an ongoing 10-game winning streak.
Ecuador has not won for 5 matches (2 draws and 3 losses).
Brazil, already qualified, is a great competitor and will do everything to win this last group match and achieve a flawless finish in this Copa America.
Brazil – Ecuador : Betting Tips
Brazil – Win Odds: 1.35
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
