Venezuela vs Ecuador: Venezuela take on Ecuador in their next match of the Copa America 2021 at the Estadio Nilton Santos on Monday.
Match Details:
Teams: Venezuela vs Ecuador
Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date: Monday 21st June, 2021
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-copa-america-2021-1700000734
Preview
Venezuela are coming off a 0-0 draw against Colombia on Friday as they picked up their first point of the competition following a 3-0 loss to Brazil in the opener.
Ecuador lost their opening match 1-0 against Colombia with Cardona’s goal making the difference.
The Ecuadorians play their second match on the group and have less pressure on themselves coming into this one.
They are in need of a win after a hat-trick of losses before this one.
It’s an engrossing contest which takes place between 3rd and 4th placed teams as the Copa America rolls on.
Form Guide
Venezuela: WLDLD
Ecuador: WWLLL
Also read: 5 oldest players who will play in the Copa America 2020; check the names
Last Matches of both teams:
Venezuela 0-0 Colombia
Colombia 1-0 Ecuador
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Venezuela vs Ecuador in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 1/HD and Sony Ten 2/HD.
Team News
Chancellor, Cadiz, Martinez, Villanueva, Romo, Rosales, Otero continue to miss out for La Vinotinto due to Covid-19.
Herrera’s injury against Colombia ensures he is on the side-lines while Soteldo is out due to a thigh injury.
Ecuador has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Venezuela possible 11:
Farinez, Gonzalez, Mantia, Martinez, Pino, Cumana, Martinez, Moreno, Manzano, Casseres Jr and Aristeguieta.
Ecuador possible 11:
Ortiz, Estupinan, Hincapie, Arboleda, Preciado, Martinez, Mendez, Caicedo, Plata, Valencia and Estrada.
Prediction: Venezuela 0-1 Ecuador
Ecuador should take advantage of Venezuela fielding a weakened squad due to Covid-19.
A closely fought contest is assured with Ecuador taking the spoils.
Players to watch out for: Moreno, Aristeguieta, Valencia and Plata.