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In the Copa America 2024, Argentina faces Ecuador in a highly anticipated matchup. Argentina, fresh off a 2-0 victory over Peru, will look to continue their strong form, while Ecuador aims to rebound from a recent performance where they struggled to convert chances into goals.
Key Stats & Insights
- Argentina’s recent form: 9 wins and 1 loss in their last 10 competitive games.
- Ecuador’s recent form: 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 competitive games.
- Head-to-head: Argentina has won four of the last five encounters, with Ecuador failing to secure a victory.
Team Form and Performance
Argentina โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 9
- Losses: 1
- Goals per game: 2.0
- Attempts per game: 12.8
- Shots on goal per game: 5.9
- Possession: 62.0%
- Corners per game: 5.9
- Goals conceded per game: 0.7
- Attempts against per game: 5.2
- Shots on goal against per game: 2.3
- Top goalscorers: Lionel Messi (5), Lautaro Martinez (4), Nicolas Otamendi (2)
- Top assist provider: Angel Di Maria (3)
- Clean sheets: Emiliano Martinez (3)
Ecuador โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 3
- Draws: 3
- Goals per game: 1.0
- Attempts per game: 9.2
- Shots on goal per game: 3.2
- Possession: 46.9%
- Corners per game: 3.8
- Corners against per game: 4.9
- Goals conceded per game: 0.8
- Attempts against per game: 9.4
- Shots on goal against per game: 3.3
- Top goalscorers: Kendry Paez (2), Felix Torres (2), Alan Minda (1)
- Top assist provider: Moises Caicedo (3)
- Clean sheets: Alexander Dominguez (1)
Head-to-Head Records
Argentina and Ecuador recently met on June 9, 2024, with Argentina emerging victorious. Argentina has dominated recent encounters, winning four out of the last five matches. In their last three matches, Argentina has scored three goals while Ecuador managed only one.
Player Form and Availability
Argentina Likely Lineup (4-3-3)
- Forwards: Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Angel Di Maria
- Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios
- Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Ecuador Likely Lineup
To be determined based on latest updates, but key players include:
- Forwards: Kendry Paez, Felix Torres
- Midfielders: Alan Minda, Moises Caicedo
- Defenders: To be confirmed
- Goalkeeper: Alexander Dominguez
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Argentina win: 1.44 (69% chance)
- Ecuador win: 8.00
- Draw: Alternative
- Under 2.5 Goals: Likely outcome
- Both Teams to Score No: 1.44
- Draw No Bet: Argentina at 1.13, Ecuador at 6.00
Predictions
Expecting a dominant performance from Argentina, our betting prediction is to back Argentina at 2.38 to overcome a 1.5 goal handicap, anticipating a victory margin of at least two goals.