Copa America tips: Argentina VS Ecuador

Argentina VS Ecuador    Livescore / H2H Stats
Time: 05-07-2024 09:00 Friday
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Argentina holds the upper hand in their last 18 matches against Ecuador, winning 56 percent of the games. The last time Argentina lost to Ecuador was in 2015. More recently, the two teams met just before the current tournament, where Argentina secured a 1-0 victory in a friendly match, thanks to a goal by Di Maria. Historically, Ecuador has been a favorable opponent for Argentina, as they have failed to score in six of their last seven head-to-head encounters before halftime and have often lost during this period. This trend suggests Argentina is likely to score in the first half of their upcoming match.

Goaloo Prediction
Argentina is favored for the upcoming match, and their strategy remains consistent: maintaining over 60 percent possession and allowing minimal chances for their opponents. Given that Ecuador has covered a +1.5 goal handicap in 23 of their last 24 matches, a narrow 1-0 victory for Argentina seems likely. Argentina has kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 9 games, and in 7 of those matches, fewer than three goals were scored. This trend continued through the group stage. Therefore, betting on a total of fewer than 2.5 goals appears wise, especially with forecasts predicting hot weather in Houston.

Pick: Total goals Under(2.5)