Mexico vs Ecuador Predictions

• Mexico have to win if they are to progress.
• Ecuador have scored four goals in two games.
• Mexico have scored just once in two games.

Crunch clash in Group B

Ecuador and Mexico meet in the final round of Copa America Group B fixtures in what is essentially a knockout game.

Both teams have three points on the board and Ecuador have the advantage of knowing a draw would be enough to progress as they sit second, while Mexico need a win.
Both teams have beaten Jamaica and lost to surprise package Venezuela – although Ecuador were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half as Enner Valencia was dismissed.

Valencia is available for this game after a one-match ban and an Ecuador win looks the best bet. They may only need a draw, but this team isn’t necessarily set up to defend a point and they haven’t had a stalemate in their last eight games (W5, L3).

Mexico are a strong outfit but a lack of goals is a concern and they’ve only managed one in two games in the USA, while Ecuador have scored twice. La Tri look the more dangerous going forward and that gives them an edge so an Ecuador win is our main bet.

A 2-1 win for Ecuador appeals as they have gone six games without a clean sheet, so Mexico should be able to find a way through despite their struggles in front of goal.

Jeremy Sarmiento has one goal in two games and has had plenty of chances, managing three in the win over Jamaica despite not scoring. The Brighton man looks a good candidate to add to his tally as he bids to help his Ecuador side overcome Mexico.