Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Venezuela
Match Time & Date:
10/10/2021
01:30 PM
Prediction: 0-1
Ecuador
Despite producing a fine display in their last qualifying match, Venezuela eventually suffered a 3-1 loss to Brazil at Estadio Olimpico de la UCV in Caracas. As a result, La Vinotinto have slim chances of securing qualification for the next year’s showpiece tournament, and given the absences of Salomon Rondon, Yangel Herrera, and Josef Martinez, home win should not be considered. La Tri, on the other hand, aim to build on a routine 3-0 win over Bolivia.
Even though Ecuador have already suffered three defeats on the road in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, we are tempted to put our money on Gustavo Alfaro’s troops. A man to watch in the away team will be Fenerbahce attacker Enner Valencia, who scored a brace in the triumph over La Verde. Toluca winger Michael Estrada should keep his place in the starting XI after impressing in the last qualifying match.
Highlighted Player (Josef Martinez):
Josef Martinez started his senior career at Caracas, but he made no more than 36 league appearances for the Venezuelan outfit from 2010 to 2012. Martinez then moved to Europe and the 170-cm tall striker scored 4 goals in 34 appearances for the capital club. In the 2013/2014 season he played for fellow Swiss outfit Thun (on loan) and on June 7, 2014 he signed a contract with Serie A team Torino.
In December, 2017 Josef Martinez scored his first ever goal in the Italian top flight in a 2-2 draw with Palermo. The Venezuela international currently plays (on loan) for Atlanta United in MLS and he made his debut for Gerardo Martino’s team against New York Red Bulls. Speaking of his international career, Martinez made his Venezuela debut against El Salvador, coming from the bench after 76 minutes.
On November 10, 2016 he scored a hat-trick for La Vinotinto in a thrilling 5-0 victory over Bolivia and it has to be noted that he has four caps (two goals) for Venezuela U20 team.
Highlighted Team (Ecuador):
Ecuador had endured difficult times in footballing terms having been considered to be one of the more struggling football nations in South America, but the Tri have managed to transform themselves into a team that can never be taken lightly at the international scene.
Ecuador has taken part in three of the 22 World Cups with 12 position they achieved in 2006 in Germany being their best result so far. La Tricolor head into Copa America Centenario tied at the top of CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifying table and their chances of making it through from group B have been increased with good results and alike performances.
Ivan Hurtado played for El Tri since 1992 to 2014 and former centre-back remains the most capped international with 168 games to his name. Ecuador captain Walter Ayovi is the active player with most games in the national team, while Felipe Caicedo with 19 goals is the top scorer of Gustavo Quinteros’ side.
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