Our prediction for this Copa America match:
Venezuela
Match Time & Date:
20/06/2021
23:00
Prediction: 1-1
Ecuador
After holding Colombia to a goalless draw, Venezuela will be aiming to record their first win of their Copa America campaign when they take on Ecuador in Rio de Janeiro. La Vinotinto showed character in their second group game, but key attacker Salomon Rondon was missed once again. Both Cadis and Murillo, on the other hand, have been tested positive for coronavirus.
Ecuador kicked off their Copa America campaign with a 1-0 loss to Colombia, and, no doubt, they are eager to pick up all three points from Sunday’s clash. Considering that Venezuela struggling in front of goal, a low-scoring game is on the cards, and we believe that punters can find value in betting on under 2.5 goals. A man to watch in the away team will be Fenerbahce attacker Enner Valencia, who has netted 31 goals in 58 appearances for the national team.
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.
