Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Paraguay
Match Time & Date:
5 September 2025
00:30
Prediction: 1-1
Ecuador
Paraguay will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Brazil when they take on Ecuador in what could be crucial game for the hosts in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. La Albirroja are one point away from booking their spot at the next year’s showpiece tournament and we predict that they will adopt a cautious approach in Friday’s clash. It has to be noted that Paraguay boss Gustavo Alfaro has a full squad to choose from for the crucial World Cup qualifier.
La Tricolor, on the other hand, have already booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup finals. As both Ecuador and Paraguay should be happy with one point from Friday’s clash, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Atletico Mineiro midfielder Alan Franco serves a one-game ban, while experienced striker Enner Valencia is widely expected to return to the Ecuador starting XI.
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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