Argentina vs Ecuador Prediction, Betting Odds, Tips & Props
The Copa America quarter-finals get underway on Thursday as reigning world and continental champions Argentina take on Ecuador, who, alongside Venezuela, are one of just two CONMEBOL sides to have never lifted the coveted trophy.
The match will take place at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas - with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 EST - and will be the 31st meeting between the two sides, with Argentina boasting the superior head-to-head record with 18 wins.
Argentina vs Ecuador Moneyline (Via DraftKings)
| argentina | draw | ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| -210 | +295 | +750 |
Argentina showed their class throughout the group stages as they comfortably finished top of Group A with three wins from three, keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories, and remain firm favourites for success in the United States.
Ecuador had a tougher time of things in qualifying for the quarters as they finished in second behind Venezuela in Group B, with a goalless draw against Mexico in their final group game enough to see them qualify for their third consecutive knockout stage at the Copa America.
Argentina vs Ecuador Goalscorer Odds
| goalscorer | 1st goal | last goal | anytime goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | +300 | +300 | +125 |
| Lautoro Martinez | +350 | +350 | +140 |
| Julian Alvarez | +475 | +475 | +200 |
| No Goalscorer | +600 | +600 | +600 |
| Angel Di Maria | +650 | +650 | +290 |
| Alejandro Garnacho | +800 | +800 | +340 |
| Nicolas Gonzalez | +800 | +800 | +340 |
Julian Alvarez has been the usual starting striker for Lionel Scaloni at the Copa America, but he is not the goal threat that Ecuador should be most worried about.
Despite starting just once so far in the United States, Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has starred in front of goal, leading the goalscoring charts at the tournament with four strikes, at a startling average of 2.93 goals every 90 minutes.
Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Martinez will surely be a major threat to the Ecuadorian backline and do not be surprised if he gets on the scoresheet once again in Houston.
With the likes of Martinez, Alvarez, Angel Di Maria, Alexis Mac Allister and Lionel Messi offering real threats in front of goal, Ecuador could have a real tough time of things defensively and that could lead to a number of mistimed challenges on Friday.
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo could be one to watch out for in the cards market. The 22-year-old already has one yellow card in this tournament and leads the way for La Tri in terms of fouls committed with six, suggesting he could struggle against Argentina’s high-quality attackers.
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