Ecuador will take on Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado.
The hosts won three friendlies in a row in 2023, before succumbing to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Argentina in their first competitive game of the year. Lionel Messi's 78th minute goal killed Ecuador's hopes of pulling off a shock in the opening game of the qualification stage.
Uruguay, meanwhile, are unbeaten since the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup. They have won their last three games in a row, and that included a 3-1 win over Chile in the opening game of the qualifiers.
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Ecuador vs Uruguay kick-off time
| Date: | September 12, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 10pm BST |
| Venue: | Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado |
The game between Ecuador and Uruguay will be played at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado on Tuesday. Kick-off is at 10pm BST for fans in the UK.
How to watch Ecuador vs Uruguay online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Ecuador team news
Ecuador boss Felix Sanchez may contemplate shifting to a more conventional 4-4-2 setup for this match to enable Pervis Estupinan to play in a more advanced role on the left wing.
While Ecuador struggled to create clear-cut chances in the previous game, Kevin Rodriguez showed promise after coming off the bench and he'll aim to form a partnership with Enner Valencia in attack.
Ecuador predicted XI: Galindez; Torres, Arboleda, Pacho, Hurtado; Cifuentes, Gruezo, Caicedo, Estupinan; Rodriguez, Valencia
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Domínguez, Galíndez, Ramírez |
| Defenders: | Estupiñán, Arboleda, Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hurtado, Chávez, Realpe, Ordóñez |
| Midfielders: | Mena, Gruezo, Plata, Caicedo, Cifuentes, Alcívar, Ortiz, Páez |
| Forwards: | Valencia, Julio, Rodríguez |
Uruguay team news
In the last game, Facundo Pellistri was substituted early for Brian Rodriguez. The attacking midfielder from Club America will hope to secure a spot in the starting lineup this time around, supporting Darwin Nunez and Maximiliano Araujo in the final third.
Considering the outcome of the previous match, Marcelo Bielsa may be tempted to stick with the same starting XI. His lineup featured the impressive trio of Valverde and De la Cruz flanking Manuel Ugarte in Uruguay's midfield. Indeed, River Plate star De la Cruz scored two goals as his side beat Chile in their most recent outing.
Uruguay predicted XI: Rochet; Nandez; Caceres, Vina, Piquerez; Valverde, Ugarte, De la Cruz; Pellistri, Nunez, Araujo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rochet, Mele, Israel |
| Defenders: | Viña, Olivera, Piquerez, Méndez, Cáceres, Bueno, Rodríguez, Olaza |
| Midfielders: | Valverde, Nández, De la Cruz, Ugarte, Carballo, Martínez |
| Forwards: | Gómez, Rodríguez, Núñez, Torres, Pellistri, Canobbio, Olivera |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | Uruguay 1 - 0 Ecuador | World Cup qualifier |
| October 2020 | Ecuador 4 - 2 Uruguay | World Cup qualifier |
| June 2019 | Uruguay 4 - 0 Ecuador | Copa America |
| November 2016 | Uruguay 2 - 1 Ecuador | World Cup qualifier |
| November 2015 | Ecuador 2 - 1 Uruguay | World Cup qualifier |