Prediction: Ecuador vs Brazil

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 9/2

Bookmaker: etbet

Ecuador and Brazil will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) this week. The match between Sebastián Beccacece’s side and Carlo Ancelotti’s team will be held at Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo in Guayaquil, Ecuador and is scheduled to kick off at 12am UK time on Friday.

Ecuador

Ecuador are one of the major footballing nations in South America and are expected to at least do well in qualifying campaigns. One of the two South American teams not to have won the Copa America, they are doing extremely well in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign.

La Tri are second in the table at the moment. Sebastián Beccacece’s side have picked up 23 points from 14 matches and are eight points behind leaders Argentina and eight points ahead of seventh-placed Venezuela.

Ecuador will head into the match against Brazil this week on the back of a goalless draw with Chile away from home in Santiago. It came after a 2-1 victory over Venezuela in front of their fans in Quito.

Team News:

Ecuador are likely to line up in a 4-5-1 formation. Galindez will be in goal for the home team. Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie and Estupinan will be the four defenders. Preciado, Vite, Caicedo, Franco and Plata will be deployed in midfield. Valencia will lead the line for Ecuador.

Brazil

Brazil are one of the biggest and most successful footballing nations. Synonymous with the game, Seleção are used to competing in major competitions and winning them, too.

However, it has not been a great 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign for Brazil. They are fourth in the table with 21 points from four matches. They have a new manager in charge now, with Carlo Ancelotti stepping down as the Real Madrid boss to take over at the South American giants.

Brazil will head into the match against Ecuador on the back of a 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires. It came after a 2-1 victory over Colombia in front of their fans in Brasilia.

Team News:

Brazil are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Ecuador. Alisson will be in goal for the South American giants. Vanderson, Danilo, Marquinhos and Carlos Augusto are likely to be the four defenders. Bruno Guimaraes and Gerson will be the two holding midfielders. Raphinha, Cunha and Vinicius Junior will be the three attacking midfielders. Richarlison will lead the line for Brazil.

Key Factors to Consider

• Ecuador have scored 13 goals in 14 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) matches.
• Ecuador have conceded 5 goals in 14 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) matches.
• Ecuador have won 7 of their 14 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) matches.
• Brazil have scored 20 goals in 14 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) games.
• Brazil have conceded 16 goals in 14 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) games.

Conclusion

There is nothing much to separate Ecuador and Brazil in the World Cup qualifying campaign. Playing at home will hand La Tri an advantage, but Ancelotti will be determined to make an instant impact as the Brazil manager. It is very likely that this particular match will end in a draw.

Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw

Best Odds: 9/2

Bookmaker: etbet