Two giants of South American football, Ecuador and Brazil, take on each other in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers on June 6th, Thursday. The two teams are fighting for qualification from a group that has been quite a shock so far, with 14 games played already. Ecuador is placed second in the table with 23 points in the 14 matches played, whereas Brazil is placed fourth with 21 points in 14 matches.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for this qualifier between Ecuador and Brazil:
Where to Watch Ecuador vs Brazil
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Ecuador vs Brazil:
Date: 06/06/2025
Time: 1AM CET
Location: Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil.
Where to Watch: Movistar+ in Europe and FIFA+ in South America
Ecuador vs Brazil Preview
Ecuador approached this fixture riding on the back of a solid wave of momentum staying unbeaten in their last seven matches and having 14 matches played in the group of qualifications so far they are placed second in the table having two points more than Brazil with the defensive organization being one of the key factors of their standing so far in the group.
Brazil, on the other hand, is welcoming their new manager, Carlo Ancelotti, in his debut match as the Brazilian head coach. In recent history, this encounter, Brazil has not lost to Ecuador, winning six of the fixtures and drawing three.
In his first match as the Brazilian head coach, Carlo Ancelotti did not call up Rodrigo, his former club’s right winger, who is rumoured to be injured. Brazil’s current FIFA ranking is fifth on the list, whereas Ecuador ranks 24th.
Ecuador
In 7 matches played at home in the qualifying rounds so far, Ecuador has conceded only twice. They have taken 17 points of the 7 matches, with only Paraguay managing to steal a point in the Ecuadorian backyard. But the only setback the Ecuador side faces is the fact that they have yet to overcome the challenge of Brazil and Argentina in the qualifying stages.
Brazil
Newly appointed manager Carlo Ancelotti will take charges and have named a strong squad to travel away at Ecuador to play the qualifying match. The Italian begins his tenure as the Brazilian head coach in a critical juncture. After his tenure at Real Madrid being quite an underwhelming season this year. Star names like Vinicius Jr, Alison Becker, and Gabriel Martinelli are named in the squad and will play their parts in a newer setup as all eyes turn towards the tactical discipline and chemistry in the new Brazil team.
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Ecuador vs Brazil Under/Over Predictions
Total Goals Over 2.5 @+175 as per BetMGM: With so many star names on the pitch for both sides, Ecuador versus Brazil is expected to be a high-scoring fixture. Both clubs have a positive goal difference in the league table right now, with Ecuador scoring 13 times and Brazil scoring 20 times. Ecuador, in the last game, could not manage to score, and their forwards will come with added motivation to make a name against the big guns of South American football.
Ecuador vs Brazil Player Picks
Vinicius Jr. to score anytime @ +270 as per BetMGM: The Brazilian left-winger Vinicius Junior has been in stellar form for Real Madrid this season, scoring 21 goals and providing 15 assists so far in the campaign. For the Brazilian national team, he has also scored a goal and assisted in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers already and will once again look forward to doing the same.
Leonardo Campana to score anytime @230 as per FanDuel: The Ecuadorian prolific goal scorer Leonardo Campana plays as a striker for the New England Revolution in the Major League Soccer and has scored two goals for them already. Last season at Inter Miami, he scored nine goals and assisted twice, and for the national match against Brazil, he will look forward to shining and making his name highlighted by scoring against the big guns of Brazil.
Ecuador vs Brazil Predictions
A classic South American battle, which has been entertaining throughout the ages will once again clash in the World Cup qualification rounds for the next World Cup at the United States of America and Mexico. The home side is in good form and will look forward to maintaining their status in the top two of the qualifying group, whereas Brazil with a new manager and new setup, will start creating their own era in a new dawn under Carlo Ancelotti at helm.
Our Final Prediction: A 2-2 draw as both sides have plenty of positives to take from the fixture, yet not fully convinced of overcoming their opposition, making the qualifying group a really tense place to be in.
