Uruguay vs Ecuador Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers | October 15, 2024

Uruguay vs Ecuador Preview

Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Date: Tuesday, 15 October, 2024
Time: 11:30 pm GMT
Venue: Estadio Centenario

Following an upsetting 1-0 late disappointment result against Peru in their previous match of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, South American giants Uruguay led by Marcelo Bielsa are set to host Ecuador at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

La Celeste endured an unexpected defeat which means they are placed in third place, with 4 victories, 3 draws and 2 defeats accumulating 15 points so far. Meanwhile, Ecuador are coming on the back of a goalless draw against Paraguay last week as they stand fifth on the table two places behind the hosts.

This fixture will serve as the perfect occasion for both sides to bounce back and earn three points to enhance their standings. However, for the hosts the game holds greater importance since they will be playing in front of the home crowd making it a must-win fixture.

Uruguay National Football Team News

Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Olivera are available following their three-match suspension, while Rodrigo Bentancur has still one game left to serve his suspension. Ronald Araujo is sidelined from this month’s international fixtures due to injury along with fellow defenders Sebastian Caceres and Lucas Olaza.

Ecuador National Football Team News

Ecuador’s boss has an entirely maintained squad available at his disposal to choose from on this challenging trip to the Uruguayan capital. Key players such as Enner Valencia, Moises Caicedo, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié and Pervis Estupinan all are fit and available for the game.

Uruguay vs Ecuador Predicted Lineups

Uruguay National Team Predicted Lineups (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Rochet
Defenders: Varela, Gimenez, Bueno, Olivera
Midfielders: Ugarte, Valverde, De Arrascaeta
Forward: Pellistri, Nunez, M Araujo

Ecuador National Team Predicted Lineups (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Galindez
Defenders: Torres, Pacho, Hincapie
Midfielders: Preciado, Franco, Caicedo, Estupinan
Forwards: Plata, Valencia, Paez

Head-to-Head Record

The two South American rivals have locked horns a total of 43 times across all competitions, with Uruguay having claimed victories in 28 matches and Ecuador having only managed to secure 8 wins. Whereas, they both have shared the spoils in 7 games.

Recent five head-to-head results

Key Players to Watch in Uruguay vs Ecuador

Federico Valverde (Uruguay)

The Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde will be required to play an instrumental role in the midfield up against the opposition having world-class names in their set-up. His versatile and dynamic style of play would be essential for the hosts along with his defensive contributions and exceptional box-to-box work rate. Not only that, the 26-year-old has the ability to score goals from long-range shots and driving runs into the box.

Enner Valencia (Ecuador)

The Ecuadorian talisman Enner Valencia has earned 91 International caps and scored 42 goals for the country and fascinatingly, the striker is the first and the only Ecuadorian with over 51 caps. He has impressive figures in the World Cup qualifiers netting 10 goals and 3 assists in a total of 34 appearances in the competition. Valencia is a prolific goal-scorer for La Tri and will be a key player to watch out for in the clash.

Uruguay vs Ecuador Prediction

Uruguay have failed to score in their recent three matches of the World Cup Qualification and also without a victory in the last four matches including a friendly against Guatemala. After the recent, the hosts will be eager to bounce back at home however, the visitors won’t be an easy opponent considering that they have enough quality to produce an upset amid a difficult period for Marcelo Bielsa and his team. Regardless of the situation we predicted a close margin win for the hosts.

Predicted Score: Uruguay 2-1 Ecuador

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