Uruguay vs Ecuador
South American – FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
Date: Thursday, 10th November 2016,
Kick Off at 23:00 UK.
Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
Two of the surprise packages of this edition of CONMEBOL qualifying meet in Montevideo, as second-placed Uruguay host Ecuador who are a place behind them in third.
Uruguay's excellent form in World Cup qualifying has been based on their immaculate record at home where the side have won all five matches they have contested without conceding a goal.
Indeed, La Celeste have the best defensive record in the tournament, conceding just seven goals in 10 matches and combining that with the continent's second most prolific attack means that Oscar Tabarez's men are extremely well placed.
Uruguay vs Ecuador: Head-to-Head Stats
Ecuador earned a 2-1 win at home when the sides met for the first leg clash on November 2015.
At the same time, Uruguay haven’t lost to Ecuador at home in any competition since 1939. They picked up 6 wins and 3 draws in the last 9 qualifying fixtures at home. But Ecuador earned draws in their last two visits to Uruguay.
Uruguay vs Ecuador: Prediction
Uruguay are a side that can be trusted while playing in front of their home crowd. Along with a 100% win record from 5 home matches this campaign, they winning streak in qualifiers at home stretches to 7 matches and the unbeaten streak to 13 matches.
Ecuador normally don’t fare well in away games and they have already shown signs of decline after a good start to the campaign this term. So Uruguay look good to grab a key win against Ecuador at the Montevideo, which will help them put pressure on leaders Brazil.
Uruguay vs Ecuador: Betting Tips
Uruguay to win at 1.63 (5/8)
Over 1.5 goals for Uruguay at 1.80 (4/5).
