Uruguay vs Ecuador Prediction: 16/10/2024

Ecuador will face Uruguay on Tuesday in an upcoming World Cup Qualifier – South America match, and both teams will be eager for a strong performance. Here’s a preview of the game, including insights, stats, and predictions.

 

Uruguay

Uruguay has had a difficult run of form, coming into this match with a record of five draws and a loss in their last six games (LDDDDL). Their most recent result was a 1-0 defeat to Peru in the World Cup Qualifiers. In that match, Uruguay had 62% possession and 8 shots on goal, with 3 on target, while Peru managed 13 attempts with 3 on target. The match-winner for Peru was Miguel Araujo, who scored in the 88th minute.

Uruguay’s defense has been strong in recent games, conceding just 4 goals across their last six matches. However, they will be looking to improve their attacking output to secure a better result against Ecuador.

 

Ecuador

Ecuador comes into this fixture following a 0-0 draw against Paraguay in their last World Cup Qualifier. Ecuador dominated possession with 77% and had 15 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target. Paraguay, on the other hand, managed 3 attempts, with 2 on target.

In five of Ecuador’s last six games, there has been a noticeably low number of goals, with an average of just 1.33 goals per game. Ecuador themselves have scored an average of 0.83 goals in that period, suggesting their matches tend to be low-scoring affairs.

 

Head-to-Head

Looking back at their last six meetings, Uruguay and Ecuador have been evenly matched, each winning 3 times. A total of 20 goals have been scored in those encounters, with Uruguay netting 11 and Ecuador scoring 9, resulting in an average of 3.33 goals per game.

Their most recent meeting was on September 12, 2023, during the World Cup Qualifiers, when Ecuador won 2-1. In that match, Ecuador had 50% possession and 15 attempts on goal, with 4 on target. Felix Torres scored twice for Ecuador, while Agustín Canobbio netted for Uruguay.

 

Prediction

While Ecuador has shown they can score against Uruguay, we predict that Uruguay may edge this encounter. A close 2-1 victory for Uruguay seems likely, though both teams are expected to find the back of the net.

Expert analysis suggests that over 1.5 goals will be scored in this match, setting the stage for an exciting contest.