Ecuador vs Argentina Prediction 10 September 2025
Added on 08 September, 2025
Ecuador and Argentina will meet in the final, 18th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, though both sides have already punched their tickets to the tournament.
Ecuador has quietly but effectively secured its place thanks to a highly pragmatic style. Four consecutive 0–0 draws against Chile, Brazil, Peru and Paraguay underline the Tricolor’s defensive resilience, if not their entertainment value. Still, the strategy has paid off: Félix Sánchez’s team sits in fourth place with 26 points and a remarkable record of just five goals conceded in 17 matches.
Argentina, on the other hand, continues to live up to its world champion status. Lionel Scaloni’s squad tops the table with 38 points, a commanding +22 goal difference (31 scored, 9 conceded), and a ten-point cushion over second place. Recent outings include victories over Uruguay (1–0), Brazil (4–1), Chile (1–0) and Venezuela (3–0), alongside a 1–1 draw with Colombia.
Both sides pride themselves on their defensive discipline, and with qualification long secured, this match may follow the same low-scoring pattern. A tight contest is likely, with a strong chance that at least one team will fail to find the net.
Both teams to score (no) 1.63