Uruguay resumes its World Cup qualifying campaign on Tuesday with a match against Ecuador. La Celeste suffered a loss in the first leg of this encounter, with Ecuador running out 2:1 winners. As they approach this clash, the hosts will seek to avoid a second defeat to La Tri. Our Uruguay vs Ecuador predictions guide provides critical updates on this contest.
Uruguay remains unbeaten in their last five home encounters against Ecuador. Can Ecuador disrupt this solid home record?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification, Round 10 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15 October 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 23:30 GMT on Tuesday |
All soccer mobile betting apps favor Uruguay to triumph with 1.61 (3/5) odds. Ecuador remains the underdog with 5.75 (19/4) odds to secure an away victory. The Uruguay vs Ecuador odds for a draw are 3.60 (13/5).
In their last 13 meetings, Uruguay has claimed six victories. Their opponents have won four games, while three matches have ended in draws.
| Standings | CONMEBOL Teams | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st* | Argentina* | 9 | 19 |
| 2nd* | Columbia* | 9 | 16 |
| 3rd* | Uruguay* | 9 | 15 |
| 4th* | Brazil* | 9 | 13 |
| 5th* | Ecuador* | 9 | 12 |
| 6th* | Bolivia* | 9 | 12 |
| 7th* | Venezuela* | 9 | 11 |
| 8th | Paraguay | 9 | 10 |
| 9th | Peru | 9 | 6 |
| 10th | Chile | 9 | 5 |
The leading six teams will secure direct entry to the 2026 World Cup, with the seventh-placed side advancing to inter-confederation playoffs. Argentina, Colombia, and Uruguay currently top the standings. Brazil also remains in the mix to gain automatic qualification. Ecuador is fourth on the log with 12 points. All legal bookmakers in Ecuador favor them to qualify.
Uruguay comes into this game after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Peru in their latest qualifying match. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to generate opportunities and conceded a late goal. This setback extends their winless streak to four games. Despite this form, Uruguay remains a top favorite to qualify, according to the best sportsbook in Uruguay.
Manager Marcelo Bielsa faces the challenge of revitalizing the team as they prepare to play in front of their home fans after two consecutive away fixtures. Reclaiming their form will be crucial to seal their qualification for the 2026 Mundial.
Luiz Suarez made his final Uruguay appearance last month to announce his retirement from the national team. Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended, while José Gimenez and Mathías Olivera return after serving bans.
Ecuador has also struggled recently, with just one win in their last five matches. One of those draws was a 0-0 result against Paraguay in their previous qualifier.
Despite inconsistent form, Ecuador sits 5th, just one point behind Brazil, keeping them within the automatic qualification spots. They’ll need a positive outcome in this match to strengthen their position.
Ten players from last month’s call-up, including key figures Carlos Gruezo and Jhegson Mendez, have dropped due to injury. Jackson Porozo was excluded for lack of game time at Leganes.
Here are our Uruguay vs Ecuador betting predictions:
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Both teams have been racking up draws recently, setting the stage for a tightly contested match on Tuesday. Given their struggles, Uruguay is unlikely to win this match. The hosts were winless in all competitions in five of their last six games. In contrast, La Tri has managed two victories during that time. They have also won two of their previous three meetings with Uruguay. So, we don’t see La Celeste outscoring Ecuador to secure a win.
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Goals have been scarce for both teams lately. Seven of Uruguay’s last eight matches have featured fewer than three goals. For better context, La Celeste’s previous three games have produced just one goal. Similarly, Ecuador’s last five matches have all ended with under three goals, including two goals total across their previous three outings. Given these trends, we anticipate fewer than three goals for this upcoming game.
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With Luis Suarez retired, Uruguay’s attacking burden now rests heavily on Darwin Nunez. If anyone can boost their chances in this match, it’s the Liverpool striker. Having already scored five goals in the qualifiers, Nunez is well-positioned to find the net again. He will enjoy support from the home crowd and is likely to score in this encounter.
Here are our Uruguay vs Ecuador betting picks:
Recent form and the head-to-head record do not favor Ecuador in this match. We expect another draw or a narrow victory for Uruguay. Use our Uruguay vs Ecuador betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
