Venezuela and Ecuador will be aiming for their third win in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers when they lock horns on Thursday.
Both nations picked up seven points in their last three outings in the qualifiers. Fernando Batista's side notably held Brazil to a 1-1 draw before beating Chile 3-0, while Felix Sanchez Bas' side last recorded a goalless draw with Colombia.
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Venezuela vs Ecuador kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | November 16, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 5 pm ET |
| Venue: | Monumental of Maturin Stadium |
The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers match between Venezuela and Ecuador will be played at the Monumental of Maturin Stadium in Maturin, Venezuela.
It will kick off at 5 pm ET on November 16 in the United States (US).
How to watch Venezuela vs Ecuador online - TV channels & live streams
 | Fanatiz | Watch here |
The game is available to watch and stream online live through Fanatiz in the US, while fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Venezuela team news
The lineup should be similar to the side that beat Chile 3-0, although Darwin Machis can push for a start alongside Salomon Rondon and Yeferson Soteldo after scoring off the bench the last time out.
One of Eduard Bello, Jose Martinez and Yangel Herrera could also make way for the return of skipper Tomas Rincon in midfield.
Venezuela possible XI: Romo; Gonzalez, Angel, Osorio, Navarro; Bello, Martinez, Herrera; Machis, Rondon, Soteldo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Romo, Baroja, Graterol |
| Defenders: | Rosales, Gonzalez, Angel, Osorio, Ferraresi, Mago, Navarro, Aramburu |
| Midfielders: | Rincon, Otero, Machis, Moreno, Soteldo, Savarino, Herrera, Martinez, Casseres, Bello, Castillo, Sosa |
| Forwards: | Rondon, Cordova, Ramirez |
Ecuador team news
The visitors will miss forward Enner Valencia through injury here, as Kevin Rodriguez will continue in attack besides Leonardo Campana.
16-year-old Kendry Paez will also see himself starting from the outset once again, with Carlos Gruezo and Moises Caicedo for company.
The back three of Felix Torres, Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapie should be the same.
Ecuador possible XI: Dominguez; Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Preciado, Paez, M. Caicedo, Gruezo, Chavez; Rodriguez, Campana.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dominguez, Galinder, Burrai |
| Defenders: | Arboleda, Preciado, Hincapie, Torres, Pacho, Hurtado, Chala, Realpe, Quinonez |
| Midfielders: | Mena, Gruezo, M. Caicedo, Franco, Cifuentes, Franco, Cifuentes, Sornoza, Ortiz, Paez, Yeboah, Zambrano |
| Forwards: | Campana, J. Caicedo, Rodriguez, Julio |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five times the two nations faced each other across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2021 | Ecuador 1-0 Venezuela | CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers |
| October 10, 2021 | Venezuela 2-1 Ecuador | CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers |
| June 20, 2021 | Venezuela 2-2 Ecuador | Copa America |
| June 1, 2019 | Venezuela 1-1 Ecuador | International friendly |
| June 8, 2017 | Ecuador 1-1 Venezuela | International friendly |