Match details:

World Cup Qualifiers, 2020-21
Ecuador vs. Paraguay
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito
Date. September 03, 2021
Kick-off: 02:30 am IST

Preview:

Ecuador will face off with Paraguay in the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers fixture at Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito in South America. In the last game, Ecuador faced a 2-1 defeat against Peru and are currently placed at the 3rd spot on the FIFA points table. On the other hand, Paraguay also faced an embarrassing 2-0 defeat against Peru in the last game and are currently standing at the 6th position on the FIFA points table.

After analyzing the recent forms and statistics of these two sides, host Ecuador are the clear favourites to secure a win in the encounter but goals from both ends of the pitch are expected.

Current Form:

Ecuador: WWWLL

Paraguay: WDDDL

Head to Head Record:

Ecuador: 2
Paraguay: 4
Draw: 3

Probable starting line-up:

Ecuador (4-4-2):

Hernan Galindez, Piero Hincapie, Diego Palacios, Xavier Arreaga, Pervis Estupinan, Alan Franco, Jhegson Mendez, Moises Caicedo, Jose Carabali, Enner Valencia, Angel Mena

Paraguay (4-4-2):

Antony Silva, Alberto Espinola, Júnior Alonso, Fabian Balbuena, David Martinez, Braian Samudio, Mathias Villasanti, Angel Cardozo Lucena, Santiago Arzamendia, Miguel Almiron, Angel Romero

Top picks:

Angel Romero: Paraguays attacking forward has scored 4 goals in the World Cup Qualifier this season. He has an average of 1.7 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 76. He is a clear choice for captaincy in your small league fantasy teams.

Angel Mena: Ecuadors forward has scored 2 goals and claimed 3 assists in the World Cup Qualifier this season. He has an average of 1.3 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 85. He is a differential pick for captaincy in this encounter.

Moises Caicedo: Ecuadors midfielder has scored a goal and provided 3 assists in the World Cup Qualifier this season. He has an average of 1.2 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 88. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.

Choices for captain and vice-captain:

Angel Romero, Angel Mena, Moises Caicedo, Miguel Almiron

Score prediction for the Small League:

Ecuador (1-1) Paraguay

Team Combination:

Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.