Venezuela-Ecuador is a match valid for the South American qualifying round of the upcoming World Cup: predictions and likely lineups
Venezuela with seven points finds itself ahead of Ecuador in the standings, which on paper has four, but which also suffered in recent days another 3-point penalty due to the Castillo case from the Lausanne Tas. In short, not an easy time to handle for the host formation. Which absolutely must win if it wants to stay within the teams that are currently qualified for the next World Cup.
The two formations that will compete on Thursday night are objectively going through a very good moment of form. Venezuela not only in terms of results, but also mentally, something that cannot be said for the visiting lineup that could definitely be affected by this other penalty. Three wins and a draw for the hosts in their last five starts, with the X won on the field of Brazil allowing them to live with enthusiasm in the match against Chile brought home with a dry three to zero. Yes, enthusiasm: this is the word that could allow Venezuela to continue in this vein. And what little word do we dedicate to Ecuador? Revenge, without a doubt. Yes, the guests are eager to put behind them all the problems that have been there so far, and to do that they know they have to come out of this match with a positive result. Even a draw might be enough. And it is precisely a draw that could come out second.
The prediction
A match that the two teams will face in a very different mood. But in the end, a draw is the result that could come out of this challenge. A point apiece that would make everyone happy. Yes, we really believe that.
Venezuela-Ecuador
probable lineups.
VENEZUELA (4-3-3): Romo; Gonzalez, Osorio, Angel, Navarro; Bello, Martinez, Herrera; Sosa, Rondon, Soteido.
ECUADOR (3-5-2): Ramirez; Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Preciado, Paez, Gruezo, Caicedo, Jhoanner; Valencia, Rodriguez.
POSSIBLE EXACT RESULT: 1-1