Ecuador vs Venezuela Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

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Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers

Date: March 21, 2025

Kick-off Time: 09:00 PM GMT

Venue: Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria

Ecuador will continue their World Cup Qualifiers with a home clash against Venezuela over the weekend. The Tricolours have managed to accumulate 19 points from six wins, four draws and defeats each in 12 outings. They have been excellent in attack and have scored eleven goals while maintaining a robust backline that has conceded just four goals so far. Sebastián Beccacece’s side is positioned fifth and is very likely to get a direct qualification to the mega event.

Venezuela, on the other hand, has not enjoyed a good campaign so far. They have been highly inconsistent which has resulted in their hopes hanging by thread. La Vinotinto are winless in ten out of 12 games having recorded just two wins along with six defeats and four draws. They have also scored eleven goals, but have conceded 15 on the other end. However, they will be hopeful to pull off another upset over Ecuador just like their last meeting.

Ecuador Team News

Ecuador will miss the services of Jhoanner Chavez, Angelo Preciado, Alan Minda, and Leonardo Campana. Moreover, Piero Hincapie will also not be able as he is serving a suspension.

Venezuela Team News

Venezuela will miss Yordan Osorio and Miguel Navarro due to injuries. Meanwhile, Wilker Angel and Jon Aramburu are suspended for this game.

Ecuador vs Venezuela Predicted Lineups

Ecuador Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Galindez

Defenders: Ordonez, Pacho, Torres, Estupinan

Midfielders: Yeboah, Caicedo, Franco, Vite, Plate

Forward: Valencia

Venezuela Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Romo

Defenders: Gonzalez, Angel, Ramirez, Rivas

Midfielders: Herrera, Martinez; Soteldo, Savarino, Segovia

Forward: Rondon

Ecuador vs Venezuela Head-to-Head Record

Venezuela had two wins while Ecuador won and the remaining two games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Ecuador vs Venezuela

Enner Valencia (Ecuador)

Enner Valencia will make his 96th appearance for Ecuador over the weekend. He has been amazing by all means for the Tricolours and will look to maintain his fine run of form in front of goals. Valencia is Ecuador’s top scorer in the qualifiers with three goals.

Salomon Rondon (Venezuela)

The Venezuelan skipper will be the man to watch out for Venezuela in this game. He accounts for three of Valenzia's eleven goals in the qualifiers and will be keen to add more goals to his tally. Rondon has racked up two goals and an assist in his last five appearances in the build-up to this game.

Ecuador vs Venezuela Prediction

Ecuador will be highly motivated to settle scores with Venezuela in the upcoming tie. Therefore, we expect this game to go the home side’s way.

Predicted Score: Ecuador 3-1 Venezuela

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