Prediction: Brazil to win 4-0
Best Odds: 14/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
Brazil and Ecuador will face each other in the Copa America this weekend. The Group B match will be held at the Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico in Goiânia, Brazil, and is slated to kick off at 10pm on Sunday.
Brazil
Brazil have made a brilliant start to their Copa American campaign. The former world champions have picked up nine points from their three games so far.
Tite’s side kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win against Venezuela before hammering Peru 4-0. Brazil then beat Colombia 2-1 in their third game.
Team News:
Roberto Firmino came on as a substitute against Colombia, and the Liverpool forward is likely to start. Neymar should start as well for Brazil.
Ecuador
Ecuador are still in with a chance of progressing to the knockout rounds from Group B. Gustavo Alfaro’s side have picked up two points from three matches, same as many as Venezuela, but they have a better goal difference.
Alfaro’s start began their Copa America Group B campaign with 1-0 defeat to Colombia. Ecuador then played out a 2-2 draw with Venezuela before drawing 2-2 with Peru.
Team News:
Leonardo Campana, Damian Diaz and Ayrton Preciado should all start for Ecuador.
Key Factors to Consider
- Brazil have won 27 out of 33 matches played against Ecuador.
- Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 last month.
- Ecuador need to beat Brazil if they are to qualify for the knockout stages.
- Ecuador have not beaten Brazil in their last 10 games.
- Neymar has scored two goals and provided two assists in the Copa America.
Conclusion
Brazil have one of the strongest teams in the Copa America, and with them being in great form, it is very likely that they will hammer Ecuador by a big margin and pick up all three points from the encounter.
Prediction: Brazil to win 4-0
Best Odds: 14/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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