Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Ecuador
Match Time & Date:
06/06/2025
01:00
Prediction: 1-1
Brazil
All eyes will be on Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha when Ecuador and Brazil go head to head in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier. Ecuador are on the right track to secure their place at the next year’s showpiece tournament, but boss Sebastian Beccacece must warn his men against complacency. Key attacker Enner Valencia made the cut despite struggling with a hamstring injury, while talented defender Fricio Caicedo has received his first call-up.
The Selecao, on the other hand, aim to recover from a heart-breaking 4-1 loss to Argentina. As both Brazil and Ecuador should be happy with one point from the match, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. New Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has omitted Santos ace Neymar, but all Vinicius Junior, Casemiro, Raphinha, and Antony made the cut. The good news for the visitors is that Tottenham striker Richarlsion is back to the squad.
Highlighted Player (Enner Valencia):
Enner Valencia is a prolific 26-year-old striker who plays for West Ham United in the English Premier League. Nicknamed “Superman”, Valencia started his career with Emelec in 2010. He enjoyed league success with Emelec and was awarded the “Copa Sudamericana Golden Boot” in 2013.
He also played for Pachuca in Mexico winning the Liga MX Golden Boot in 2014. His goal-scoring record and pace caught the attention of West Ham which bought him for an estimated £12 million in July 2014. At international level, Valencia made his debut in 2012 and has represented the country in 24 games so far. He is one of Ecuador’s top ten goal scorers of all time with 14 goals.
He has already represented Ecuador at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2015 Copa America tournaments. Enner Valencia is Ecuador’s joint top scorer – along with Agustin Delgado – in World Cup tournaments with three goals.
Highlighted Team (Brazil):
One of the most decorated teams in world football, Selecao have also been regarded as one of the most attractive and exciting teams with glowing reputation preceding them. Members of the CONMEBOL confederation, Brazil have played their first international in 1914 losing to bitter rivals Argentina with a comfortable 3-0 margin.
Brazil is the most successful nation in the FIFA World Cup with five championship title to their name. However, Selecao failed to advance past the quarter-finals of the last two tournaments last winning their World Cup in 2002. Their last title was the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the star-studded team will be looking to get back to winning ways at this year’s historic Copa America Centenario in the United States.
Legendary Pele is Brazil’s top scorer with 77 goals to his name, while the team’s biggest star of the modern era Barcelona forward Neymar is sitting in fifth place having so far netted 46.
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