Colombia vs Ecuador Prediction & Betting Tips (20 November)

Colombia had an impressive run at the Copa America, reaching the final where they lost to Argentina 1-0 after extra time. Despite this disappointment, the team was able to bounce back and currently occupies third place in qualifying, three points behind the Argentinian leader. In September, the Cafeteros were held to a 1-1 draw by Peru but then beat Argentina 2-1, gaining revenge. Subsequently, after an unexpected defeat against Bolivia 1-0, they crushed Chile 4-0. During this break, the Colombians gave us a crazy match against Uruguay, but ended up losing 3-2. Ecuador, despite a 3-point penalty, occupies 5th place in qualifying in the South America zone. South, a position which would allow him to participate directly in the next World Cup.

After being present at the World Cup in Qatar, the team is aiming for a second consecutive qualification. However, Tri must remain vigilant because it only holds a one-point lead over 7th, its current opponent. In September, Ecuador was beaten by Brazil 1-0, but made up for it by beating Peru 1-0. In October he recorded two draws against Paraguay and Uruguay 0-0. This international window started perfectly last week with a great victory against Bolivia 4-0. 

Colombia faces several absences, notably those of defender Cabal (1 sel, Juventus), midfielders Lerma (52 sel, Crystal Palace) and Asprilla (8 sel, Girona), as well as striker Sinisterra (18 sel, 5 goals, Bournemouth). Striker Jhon Cordoba (14 caps, 4 goals) returns after his suspension. The team can nevertheless count on its executives, including goalkeeper Ospina (128 sels), defenders Sanchez (67 sels, Galatasaray), Arias (62 sels, Bahia) and Mina (48 sels, 7 goals, Cagliari), as well as midfielder Uribe (61 sel, Al Sadd). The attackers Borré (38 sels, 6 goals, Internacional), Cordoba (14 sels, 4 goals, Krasnodar) and Duran (14 sels, 2 goals, Aston Villa) are also present. Note the presence of James Rodriguez (111 sels, 29 goals, Rayo Vallecano), Luis Diaz (60 sels, 16 goals, Liverpool) and Andres Gomes (3 sels, 2 goals, Rennes).

Ecuador approaches this meeting without several key players, including defender Porozo (Leganes), midfielder Mendez (Sao Paulo) and young talents Angulo (Anderlecht) and Valencia (Antwerp), absent due to injury or by choice of the coach. However, star midfielder Caicedo (Chelsea) returns after suspension. The team will be able to count on executives such as defenders Hincapié (Bayer Leverkusen), Estupinan (Brighton), Chavez (Lens) and Pacho (PSG), as well as midfielders Sarmiento (Burnley) and Yeboah (Venice). The attack includes Plata (Flamengo) and Rodriguez (Union Saint-Gilloise), without forgetting star Enner Valencia (Internacional), author of 42 goals in 93 matches.