Colombia vs. Ecuador: preview and betting tips

Colombia will face a crucial match on Thursday in their fight to qualify for the World Cup. At home, they will challenge Ecuador, who, after missing the last championship, would like to compete with the best again.

For Colombia, the qualification is not going well so far, they are only fifth, but on the other hand they are only one point behind third place. In the last two rounds, it has lost points to the favoured Brazil and Uruguay (2x 0: 0).

Ecuador has been a pleasant surprise in the qualification so far. However, they must not rest on their laurels, they have only a six-point cushion for eighth place.

Atalanta’s agile striker Luis Muriel scored three important away goals in qualifying, while Porto winger Luis Diaz is also a big support. The outstanding dribbler has scored six goals and assisted five in his last fourteen games for the national team.

Ecuador rely on Michael Estrada’s goals, the speedy striker has scored six goals in the recent past. Also worth mentioning is right winger Gonzalo Plata, who has scored four times and assisted three times so far.

Atalanta’s agile striker Luis Muriel has scored three important goals for the visitors in qualifying, while Porto winger Luis Diaz is also a big support. The outstanding dribbler has scored six goals and assisted five in his last fourteen games for the national team.

Colombia boast a well-functioning defence, having not scored more than one goal in six matches.

In addition, Ecuador have struggled in attack, scoring more than one goal in only one of their last four games.

Given Colombia’s well-functioning defence, I recommend a bet on the home side to win.