of 2024 Copa America Quarterfinals Agreement between Argentina and Ecuador It is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 4th. NRG Stadium In Houston, Texas.
Defending champions Argentina will face spirited Ecuador for a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament.
Match Preview
legendary Lionel Messiare the favorites to win this year’s Copa America.
They are a team full of stars, including Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria and Rodrigo de Paul.
Argentina has won the Copa America a record 15 times and will be hoping to add to that tally this year.
Meanwhile, Ecuador is the underdog in this match, but has a talented squad that includes some young stars. Kendry Paez and Moises Caicedo.
Ecuador has never won the championship Copa AmericaHowever, they have only reached the semi-finals twice (1959 and 1993).
Argentina is in good form heading into the Copa America quarter-finals.
They won all three of their group stage matches without conceding a single goal.
Lautaro Martinez He has been the standout player for Argentina, scoring four goals so far in the tournament.
Meanwhile, Ecuador has had a mix of good and bad results in the group stage.
They lost in the opening game Venezuela But they bounced back with a win Jamaica And the game ended in a draw. Mexico.
Ecuador will need to be at its best to overcome Argentina’s strength.
Face to face
Argentina and Ecuador have met 40 times, with Argentina winning 24 and drawing 11.
Ecuador has only managed to beat Argentina five times, with their last win coming in October 2015 during a World Cup qualifier.
Injuries and suspensions
Argentina have several injury concerns heading into the quarter-finals. Marcos Acuna His participation in the match is doubtful, Lionel Messi He is expected to return from a groin injury.
Ecuador, meanwhile, has a fully healthy group of players to choose from.
prediction
Despite Ecuador’s impressive performance in the group stage, Argentina is the overwhelming favourite to win this match.
and Lionel Messi Argentina, who is expected to return to the starting lineup, has the offensive power to overwhelm Ecuador’s defense.
The final score is likely to be 2-0 in favour of Argentina.
Betting Tips
Results: Argentina wins
2.5 Goals Over/Under: that’s all
handicap: Argentina -1.5
Both sides score: no
Argentina are the clear favourites to win this match and have a good record of winning by multiple goals in recent matches.
Ecuador has struggled to score against Argentina in recent years and will likely find it difficult to break down Argentina’s solid defense.
