In this Conmebol double qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, the match between Uruguay and Ecuador promises to be one of the best.
Uruguay comes in a very good position but is in a very tense situation after Luis Suarez’s statements about coach Marcelo Bielsa.
On the other hand, Ecuador is in the qualifying group but knows that it needs to get points, or it may be left out.
Uruguay vs. Ecuador Betting Odds and Info
| Uruguay 1.74 | Ecuador 5.74 | Draw Offs: 3.75 |
| When? | Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Centenario stadium |
| Where can I watch it? | Fanatiz USA |
Why bet on Uruguay?
Uruguay is one of the best teams on the continent and seems to be experiencing a new renaissance with coach Marcelo Bielsa, but all that remains to be seen. Striker Luis Suarez, who retired from the national team last month, made some statements against the coach last week.
The Inter Miami player spoke about Bielsa’s treatment of his teammates, as well as the rest of the people who work in the national team and in the training grounds, as well as orders not to greet fans at the Copa America, or his treatment specifically with Agustin Cannobio.
After that, several players have spoken out, among them Cannobio, one of the most affected, and have agreed with Suarez, who until recently was one of the stalwarts of the national team. This changes the image of Bielsa, who many saw as a very close person with the players and fans.
Now, all those involved will meet again, and we will have to see how this affects a group that is third in the qualifiers with 15 points and finished third in the last Copa America.
In the last double-header, they did not fare well, as they drew at home with Paraguay and away with Venezuela, both 0-0. However, they have good news, and that is that the TAS reduced the sanction of Darwin Núñez, and the striker will be able to play these games. The Liverpool striker is the leading scorer in the qualifiers with five. Rodrigo Bentancur will not be able to play as he is still suspended.
Uruguay is the team that has scored the most goals in the qualifying round (13) and has only lost one game, precisely against this Tuesday’s opponent.
Why bet on Ecuador?
Ecuador, meanwhile, is living in a new era, that of Sebastián Beccacece. The Argentine coach replaced Spaniard Felix Sanchez and was in last month’s double-header, losing 1-0 to Brazil and winning by the same score against Peru.
The Tri is in fourth place, but they have 11 points, and the eighth place has nine, so a defeat could take them out of the qualification group. They cannot be confident about their position in the table and the fact that there will be many spots in the World Cup since the qualifying round is very tight, especially after Bolivia moved to El Alto and got into the fight.
They have four wins, two draws, and two defeats, and although they have one of the best defenses, having only conceded four goals, their attack is very poor, with only six goals scored.
Among the good news is that their striker, Enner Valencia, has found the net again. The international striker was the one who gave his team the victory against Peru, being the first goal he has scored in these qualifying rounds.
Precisely, in the face of this lack of goal, one of the great novelties arrived: Leonardo Campana. The Inter Miami striker, despite having Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the team, has managed to take advantage of the minutes he is given and score important goals. This has helped him to return to the National Team after almost a year, and he will be looking to score his first goals in the CONMEBOL Qualifiers.
Final Betting Analysis: Uruguay vs. Ecuador
The last time these two teams met was on September 12 last year, in Quito, and Ecuador won 2-1 with a brace by Félix Torres for the Ecuadorians and a goal by AgustÃn Cannobio for the Uruguayans. The last time they played in Montevideo, Uruguay won 1-0.
In the last six matches between the two, the home side has always won. The last time it didn’t happen was on September 11, 2012, drawing 1-1 at the Centenario. Playing at home, the Charrúas have never lost an official or friendly match with this rival: 18 wins, five draws, 63 goals scored, and 16 conceded.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Uruguay as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 1.74, Ecuador has 5.74, and the draw is at 3.75.
It will be a good match, and Uruguay will be thirsty for revenge. The Charrúas have better players, and we believe that the external problems will be left out of the field, and they will take the victory. Go for a 2-0.
Go for a win for Uruguay. If you bet $100 at 1.74, you will gain $74 for a total payout of $174.
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