Mexico vs Ecuador prediction, preview, team news and more | International Friendlies 2022
Mexico are back in action with another international friendly as they take on Ecuador on Sunday, 5 June. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win the game.
Ecuador have managed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and have consistently punched above their weight over the past year. La Tri edged Nigeria to a 1-0 victory last week and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Mexico, on the other hand, have been one of CONCACAF's best teams and are in good form at the moment. The hosts suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Uruguay in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Credentialed and ready to go for tomorrow’s Mexico-Ecuador match at Soldier Field. Hoping it’s a fun night and not marred by a certain chant.
Mexico vs Ecuador Head-to-Head
Mexico have an excellent record against Ecuador, winning 17 out of the 25 matches played between the two sides. Ecuador have managed eight victories against Mexico and will need to cut the deficit on Sunday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place last year and ended in a 3-2 victory for Ecuador. Mexico gave a good account of themselves on the day but will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Mexico form guide: L-W-D-W-W
Ecuador form guide: W-D-L-D-D
Mexico vs Ecuador Team News
Mexico
Hirving Lozano remains Mexico's only injury concern and has been ruled out of this fixture. Raul Jimenez is available for selection and is expected to lead the line this week.
Injured: Hirving Lozano
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Ecuador
Ecuador have no discernible injury concerns at the moment and will likely field their best team this weekend. Enner Valencia and Leonardo Campana are set to lead the line for La Tri on Sunday.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Unavailable: None
Mexico vs Ecuador Predicted XI
Mexico Predicted XI (4-3-3): Guillermo Ochoa; Javier Aguirre, Hector Moreno, Julio Cesar Dominguez, Jesus Gallardo; Sebastian Cordova, Hector Herrera, Orbelin Pineda; Marcelo Flores, Raul Jimenez, Jesus Corona
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Ecuador Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alexander Dominguez; Angelo Preciado, Piero Hincapie, Felix Torres, Pervis Estupinan; Jose Cifuentes, Moises Caicedo, Sebas Mendez; Enner Valencia, Leonardo Campana, Angel Mena
Mexico vs Ecuador Prediction
Ecuador have grown in stature over the past year, troubling some of South America's biggest teams during this period. The likes of Enner Valencia and Moises Caicedo are experienced campaigners and will need to step up for the team this weekend.
Mexico can pack a punch on their day and have a distinct historical edge over their opponents. However, Ecuador are in better form at the moment and should be able to win the game.
Prediction: Mexico 1-2 Ecuador