Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Colombia
Match Time & Date:
20/11/2024
00:00
Prediction: 1-0
Ecuador
There will be fireworks when Colombia and Ecuador square off against each other at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melandez. Colombia aim to recover from a 3-2 loss to Uruguay and they are seen as favourites to win Tuesday’s clash. James Rodriguez is widely expected to return to the starting XI, with Carlos Andres Gomez pushing for a start as well after getting his name on the scoresheet in Montevideo. Talented Aston Villa striker Duran is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
La Tri, on the other hand, faced no difficulties in a 4-0 win over Bolivia, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in Barranquilla. As Colombia are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we predict that the visitors will return to Quito empty-handed. Bearing any fresh injury worries, Sebastian Beccacece is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed La Verde.
Highlighted Team (Colombia):
Seleccion de futbol Colombia has stepped on to the international scene in 1938 with its competitive debut against Mexico. Colombia has in recent years become a national symbol of strength representing country’s efforts to fight the negative reputation.
Passionate about their football team, Colombians have formed a huge fan base which enjoyed in their team’s impressive run to the 2014 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals at the competition in which Real Madrid star James Rodriguez was awarded the Golden Boot for most goals and the Best Goal of the Tournament awards. Jose Pekerman’s team has also been named the Fair Play team at the same event.
The fans were pretty disappointed to see their team reach the quarter-final stage at the 2015 Copa America though as Colombia crashed out in disappointing fashion losing to Argentina after a penalty kick. Radamel Falcao remains the most prominent star of the current team despite his poor spells with Manchester United and Chelsea respectively. Monaco striker is also the team’s top scorer with 25 goals added to his name.
