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Argentina vs Ecuador Preview & Picks - Argentina To Advance To Copa America Semi-Finals

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03 Jul 2024
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Gary Emmerson 03 Jul 2024
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  • Argentina vs Ecuador picks for Thursday, July 4
  • Copa America game is taking place at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
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    Argentina vs Ecuador Preview & Picks
  • Argentina vs Ecuador Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Argentina Form
  • Ecuador Form

Argentina vs Ecuador Preview & Picks

Argentina are tipped to seal their spot in the Copa America semi-finals.

The Argentinians are on a red-hot run of form and striker Lautaro Martinez has been banging in the goals.

  • Argentina won 16 of their last 17 games
  • Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez has scored 6 goals in his last 4 appearances
  • Argentina have won 6 of the last 7 meetings with Ecuador
  • Ecuador have lost 6 of their last 12 Copa America games

Head To Head

  • Argentina lead the all-time series 13-3 with 6 draws
  • Argentina won 1-0 when the two teams last met on June 9

Argentina Form

Argentina maintained their perfect start to the Copa America with a 2-0 win against Peru last Sunday. 

On-fire Inter forward Lautaro Martinez scored twice, to take his tally for the tournament to four goals. 

The reigning Copa America and World Cup winners have maintained their superb standards over several years.

Since winning in Qatar in November 2022, Argentina have won 16 and lost just one of 17 international fixtures. 

Perennial contenders, the Argentines reached the final of the Copa America in five of the last seven editions since 2004.

Ecuador Form

Ecuador secured their place in the Copa America quarter-final lineup with a hard-fought goalless draw against Mexico.

Needing a point to qualify, a defensively solid performance helped La Tri to their third Copa America quarter-final since 2016.

Félix Sánchez's side have been in decent form over the past 12 months, winning nine and losing only four of 16 international games since June 2023. 

Facing Argentina at the Copa America for the fifth time in their history, Ecuador failed to win all four previous encounters (D1, L3). 

Verdict

Argentina should have too much quality and experience on Saturday.

We are backing the world champions to win in 90 minutes, with Lautaro Martinez getting on the scoresheet.

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