Copa America: Mexico vs Ecuador
At 8:00 Beijing time on July 1, 2024, in Group B of the 2024 Copa America group stage, Mexico will play against Ecuador. Mexico are currently ranked 14th in world football and have had a decent run of the Copa America, with 1 win and 1 defeat after two games, and are in 3rd place in Group B with 3 points, the same number of points as their opponents Ecuador (2nd in Group B). It is worth noting that since the top team in Group B, Venezuela, has already qualified for the knockout stage with six points in hand, so the team will face a back-to-back battle in this game, and only by defeating the opponent can they hope to rush to the knockout round.
Mexico played against Venezuela in their last game, in which they had 62% possession and 5 shots on target from 18 attempts, nearly twice as many shots on goal, but unfortunately, in the second half of the game, they were given a penalty package, but then they could not recover the decline and eventually lost 0-1, which also put the team in a disadvantageous position to advance.
Ecuador are currently ranked 31st in world football, and the team's performance in this Copa America is average, after two group games, with 1 win and 1 loss, ranking second in the group with 3 points, the same number of points as Mexico behind them, only leading the opponent on goal difference. Judging from the data, the Ecuador team scored 4 goals and conceded 3 goals in 2 games, and the offensive and defensive performance was acceptable.
Ecuador played Jamaica last time out, in this game, the team had 44% possession, 23 shots on goal 3 shots on target, 3 times the number of shots on goal, with Kendri Paz and Alan Minda 2 goals, plus the opponent's own goal, finally won the opponent 3-1, this victory also gave the team a chance to advance, as long as they remain unbeaten in this game, they can rush to the knockout round.
In terms of past meetings between the two teams, Mexico has played Ecuador in the past 10 times, with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, with a slight advantage in the past. In terms of recent results, Mexico's recent form has been up and down, although the defensive end has performed well, the offensive end is indeed not ideal; The Ecuadorian team has improved slightly recently, with a big win over Jamaica to give the team a chance to advance. Judging from the current attitude of all parties, the performance is very ambiguous, combined with the strength and recent situation of both sides, the Mexican team is still expected to grab points in this game.