Ecuador vs Venezuela prediction: There is not an awful lot to choose between these two sides. It would not be a surprise to see a draw.
Ecuador have never won the Copa America, but they have finished in fourth place twice - in 1959 and 1993. Additionally, the national team reached the quarter-finals in two of the last three tournaments.
In 2021, La Tri's campaign was ended by eventual champions Argentina. Felix Sanchez's squad is expected to progress through Group B, which, as noted, also includes Mexico and Jamaica.
Venezuela, on the other hand, have not played a match since a goalless draw with Guatemala at the end of March. They have suffered defeats against Colombia and Italy in two of their last three games.
Fernando Batista's team last secured a victory against Chile in October 2023, and they have also made a strong start to their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign, currently sitting in fourth place, one point and one position ahead of Ecuador.
Prediction: Venezuela+0.5
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