Ecuador heads to Santiago on Tuesday for a World Cup qualifier against Chile, knowing they are on the brink of securing a spot at the finals.
A red-hot run of form has propelled Sebastian Beccacece's side to second place in the standings, while Chile finds itself languishing at the bottom, though their World Cup hopes aren't entirely extinguished just yet. La Roja sits last with nine points, while La Tri boasts 22, firmly in the automatic qualification spots.
Chile trails the intercontinental playoff position by four points, casting serious doubt over their chances of making it to the tournament. Having missed out on the last two World Cups, another failed campaign looms large unless results take a dramatic turn.
A 1-0 loss to Paraguay last week halted the momentum Chile had built from picking up four points in the previous two rounds. Home form has also been a concern, with La Roja losing two of their last three qualifiers on Chilean soil.
Meanwhile, Ecuador will look to capitalize on Chile's struggles. Sitting just three points clear of sixth-placed Colombia, La Tri claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Venezuela last round, extending their winning streak to three matches.
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How to watch Chile vs Ecuador online - TV channels & live streams
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Chile vs Ecuador kick-off time
The match will be played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Nunoa, Chile on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with kick-off at 8:00 pm ET or 5:00 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Chile vs Ecuador lineups
4-3-3
Formation
3-4-2-1
ECUCHL-Line up
CHLSubstitutes
Manager
R. Gareca
ECU-Line up
ECUSubstitutes
Manager
S. Beccacece
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Chile team news
Chile will be eager to have their talisman Alexis Sanchez back in contention after the veteran forward didn't even make the bench in last week's loss to Paraguay.
Injury woes continue to plague La Roja, with Fabian Hormazabal a late withdrawal and Marcelo Morales still sidelined. Marcelino Nunez of Norwich City was also omitted, having failed to prove his fitness. Midfield duo Erick Pulgar and Williams Alarcón remain unavailable, but Ricardo Gareca was able to call on the vast experience of Arturo Vidal, who earned his 145th cap in the previous match.
Ecuador team news
Ecuador, meanwhile, will be without wing-backs Angelo Preciado and Jhoanner Chávez, though Pervis Estupinan has rediscovered his form at Brighton & Hove Albion and is expected to start.
Former Brighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento was left out due to limited minutes at Burnley, while Alan Minda and Leonardo Campana are also unavailable.
Form
CHL-Form
CHL- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
ECU-Form
ECU- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/1
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
Head-to-Head Record
CHLLast 5 matches
ECU2
Wins
1
Draw
2
Wins
Goals scored
5- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5