Argentina vs Ecuador Prediction & Odds
Get With Argentina on the Asian Handicap
Group A winners Argentina are strong favourites to overcome Group B runners-up Ecuador in this Copa America quarter-final clash, with the teams meeting at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
We’re expecting a one-sided encounter and our betting prediction is to back Lionel Messi's Argentina at 2.43 to overcome a -1.5 handicap. We feel as though our winner can beat Ecuador by two goals or more.
Match Preview & H2H
Argentina´s last Copa America game was a 2-0 victory over Peru at Hard Rock Stadium. Lautaro Martinez scored twice, with Argentina having six shots on target and six corners in total. In their previous two Group A matches, they beat Canada 2-0 and Chile 1-0.
Ecuador had three shots on target in their last game, which ended in a 0-0 draw against Mexico at State Farm Stadium. In their Copa America opener, Ecuador lost 2-1 to Venezuela and in their second Group B clash, they beat Jamaica 3-1.
Argentina beat Ecuador when the teams last played each other, enjoying a 1-0 scoreline. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen Argentina win four times and one draw.
Argentina – Last 10 Competitive Games9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.0 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. Argentina have had 62.0% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 5.2 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal, while earning 2.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Lionel Messi has found the net 5 times, with Lautaro Martinez and Nicolas Otamendi scoring 4 and 2 respectively. Angel Di Maria has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has 3 clean sheets.
Ecuador – Last 10 Competitive GamesEcuador have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.9% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.
The leading scorers have been Kendry Paez and Felix Torres with 2, while Alan Minda has 1. Moises Caicedo is top assists provider with 3, while Alexander Dominguez has recorded 1 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Argentina confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.
Ecuador confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Alexander Dominguez (GK), Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie, Kendry Paez, Carlos Gruezo, Alan Franco, Jeremy Sarmiento, Moises Caicedo, Enner Valencia.
Expert Copa America Analysis
The football experts at jetwinbet.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Argentina vs Ecuador stats:
Argentina vs Ecuador Prediction
Argentina -1.5 look a great bet on the Asian Handicap market for this Copa America knockout game. Our pick is that they’ll win by two or more goals and you can get 2.43.
Depending on how confident you feel about Argentina winning by a big margin, you can head to the Asian Handicap market and choose your line.
Our Pick
Argentina Asian Hcp -1.5 @ 2.43
Argentina vs Ecuador Odds
Argentina have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming 1.45 favourites for this Copa America clash. This means the bookies give them a 69% chance of winning the game. Ecuador are the 9.50 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.44 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
You can back Argentina at 1.13 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Ecuador are 6.00 with the football betting sites to win this Copa America game.
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Full Time Result
1
1.45
X
3.90
2
9.50
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Half Time Result
1
2.05
X
2.10
2
8.50
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Double Chance
1X
1.07
12
1.25
X2
2.63
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
2.63
No
1.44
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Draw No Bet
1
1.13
2
6.00
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1
1.88
2 Hcp +1
2.05
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.53
Over 2.5
2.50
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
2.00
Over 9.5
1.73
Best Betting Offers
Argentina
Head to Head
Argentina vs Ecuador
- Friendlies: 10/06 2024 Argentina 1 Ecuador 0
- South America World Cup Qualification: 08/09 2023 Argentina 1 Ecuador 0
- South America World Cup Qualification: 30/03 2022 Ecuador 1 Argentina 1
- Copa America: 04/07 2021 Argentina 3 Ecuador 0
- South America World Cup Qualification: 09/10 2020 Argentina 1 Ecuador 0
Team Stats
Latest Copa America and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Argentina Betting Stats
Ecuador Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 18 wins, 2 defeats and 0 draws in previous 20 matches
- 9 wins, 1 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 8 wins, 6 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.35 goals scored and 0.85 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.15 goals scored and 0.95 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.75 corners awarded and 2.25 corners conceded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 5.38 corners awarded and 2.88 corners against in the last 8 home matches
- An average of 8 corners awarded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 8.25 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
- Had the most corners in 12 and least corners in 3 of the last 16 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 8 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.27 corners awarded and 4.13 corners conceded in the last 15 matches
- An average of 3 corners awarded and 3.29 corners against in the last 7 away matches
- An average of 8.4 corners awarded in the last 15 matches
- An average of 6.29 corners awarded in the last 7 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 8 of the last 15 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 7 away matches
Possession
- An average of 60% possession in the last 16 matches
- An average of 62% possession in the last 8 home matches
- Most possession in 13 of the last 16 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 8 home matches
Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Argentina vs Ecuador team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
We’ve got details of the Copa America squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Argentina vs Ecuador Lineups
Argentina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Ecuador Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Argentina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Ecuador Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Argentina Substitutes
- 1Franco Armani
- 2L. Martinez Quarta
- 4Gonzalo Montiel
- 5Leandro Paredes
- 6German Pezzella
- 8Marcos Acuna
- 9Julian Alvarez
- 11Angel Di Maria
- 12Geronimo Rulli
- 14Exequiel Palacios
- 16Giovani Lo Celso
- 17Alejandro Garnacho
- 18Guido Rodriguez
- 19Nicolas Otamendi
- 21Valentin Carboni
Ecuador Substitutes
- 1Hernan Galindez
- 4Joel Ordonez
- 5Jose Cifuentes
- 7Layan Loor
- 9John Yeboah
- 11Kevin Rodriguez
- 12Moises Ramirez
- 14Alan Minda
- 15Angel Mena
- 18Joao Ortiz
- 19Jordy Caicedo
- 20Janner Corozo
- 24Jose Hurtado
- 25Jackson Porozo
- 26Andres Micolta
Previous Argentina Lineups
Previous Ecuador Lineups
Check out the Argentina vs Ecuador lineups which include predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s along with formations and substitute information.
Injuries & Suspensions
Argentina Injury Table
Ecuador Injury Table
The injuries and suspensions information will help you find out which players are missing. Get the latest injury news thanks to our up-to-date report.
We’ve got a full list of players for every squad and there’s also stats available.
Tables & Standings
Copa America Group A
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 9 |
2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 4 |
3 | Chile | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:1 | 2 |
4 | Peru | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:3 | 1 |
Copa America Group B
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Venezuela | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
2 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
3 | Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 |
4 | Jamaica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:7 | 0 |
The updated Copa America standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.
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