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Our Ecuador vs Argentina Prediction Sees World Champions Finish with a Win

Ecuador and Argentina go head-to-head at the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo this week in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The nations are safely through to the finals, but both will want to end their campaigns with a win.

World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks

Argentina Win & BTTS – 8.00

Julian Alvarez to Score Anytime – 3.75

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Will the Argentinians Move on to 41 Points?

Ecuador have had a fine CONMEBOL qualifying campaign, sitting fourth on 26 points. The Tricolors have picked up seven wins, drawn eight games, and have suffered just two defeats. Sebastian Beccacece’s men could finish as high as second.

Ecuador are unbeaten in qualifying since a narrow loss in Brazil a year ago. They have gone on to win four and draw six of their following ten. Incredibly, six of their past nine have been goalless draws, including each of the last four.

Argentina have been the top dogs in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying, collecting 38 points from 17 games. The world champions are a staggering ten points clear of second-place Brazil after 12 wins, two draws, and three losses.

Lionel Scaloni’s boys suffered a surprise 2-1 away defeat to Paraguay in November, but the White and Sky Blue have barely put a foot wrong since. They have dropped just two points from 18 on offer, seeing off the likes of Uruguay and Brazil along the way.

Ecuador vs Argentina Betting Odds

Ecuador are strong at home, but Beccacece’s boys are the second favourites in this one. The Ecuadorians are available at 3.40, while you can get the draw at 2.64.

Argentina are looking to finish qualifying with another victory. The World Cup holders head to Guayaquil as the 2.64 favourites.

Ecuador Win – 3.40

Draw – 2.64

Argentina Win – 2.64

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Recent Ecuador vs Argentina Head-to-Head Meetings

These two met on matchday one way back in September 2023. It was a tight tussle at the Estadio Monumental, with the hosts nicking a 1-0 victory in front of an 82,000 Buenos Aires crowd. Lionel Messi scored the only goal in the 78^th minute.

They have squared off twice since then, with Argentina winning both. La Albiceleste won a friendly in June 2024 and a Copa America quarter-final a month later.

Ecuador vs Argentina Betting Tips & Predictions

Argentina have been the real deal in qualifying, and Scaloni’s side will fancy their chances of ending on 41 points. We like the look of 8.00 for the away win and both teams to score.

Argentina are without Messi, with Julian Alvarez set to lead the line. The Atletico Madrid striker has scored four goals in qualifying, and Alvarez is available at 3.75 to net anytime in this one.