Ecuador vs Venezuela Live Stream – CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers Match Preview (22.03.25)

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 00:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – South America (CONMEBOL)
⚽ Coaches: Sebastián Beccacece (Ecuador), Fernando Batista (Venezuela)

Ecuador faces Venezuela in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito. Sebastián Beccacece’s team aims to capitalize on their home advantage at high altitude, while Fernando Batista’s Venezuela will look to continue their impressive form in the qualifiers.

Team Form and Standings

• Ecuador: A physically strong and well-organized team, historically dominant at home due to the altitude factor.
• Venezuela: An emerging force in South American football, seeking their first-ever World Cup qualification.

Key Players to Watch

• Ecuador:
  • Moisés Caicedo: The Chelsea midfielder is crucial for Ecuador’s defensive and attacking balance.
  • Piero Hincapié: A talented center-back providing stability at the back.
  • Enner Valencia: The experienced striker remains Ecuador’s main goal threat.
• Venezuela:
  • Salomón Rondón: The veteran forward is Venezuela’s key goal-scoring option.
  • Yangel Herrera: The Girona midfielder adds creativity and defensive work rate.
  • Jefferson Savarino: A dynamic winger who can cause problems on the counter.

Tactical Approaches

• Ecuador (Sebastián Beccacece):
  • High pressing and aggressive midfield play.
  • Utilizing the altitude advantage to wear down Venezuela.
  • Wide play with attacking full-backs overlapping.
• Venezuela (Fernando Batista):
  • Defensive solidity with a deep-lying midfield.
  • Quick counter-attacks led by Savarino and Rondón.
  • Compact formation to limit Ecuador’s space in attack.

Betting Tips

1. Ecuador to Win – Their home advantage and altitude make them strong favorites.
2. Under 2.5 Goals – A tight match is expected with Ecuador controlling possession.
3. Enner Valencia to Score Anytime – The experienced striker remains Ecuador’s main attacking threat.

Prediction

• Ecuador 2-0 Venezuela – A dominant home performance with Ecuador securing three points.