Paraguay vs Ecuador will be another match that will be played simultaneously today Thursday, March 24 from 06:30pm (Peruvian time). Those led by Gustavo Alfaro hope to add three points that will finally ensure the passage to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but in front they will have a 'albirroja' that has already assured that nothing will be saved on this double date of the South American Qualifiers.
The 'Tricolor' is in third place with 25 points and a victory will ensure them direct qualification, while a draw secures them the playoff spot. It comes from drawing twice on the last double date against Brazil at home and against Peru on the road. Both matches ended 1-1.
WHAT TIME DO ECUADOR VS PARAGUAY PLAY?
Peru - 6:30 p.m.
Paraguay - 8:30 p.m.
Ecuador - 6:30 p.m.
Colombia - 6:30 p.m.
Mexico - 5:30 p.m.
Bolivia - 7:30 p.m.
Venezuela - 7:30 p.m.
United States - 7:30 p.m.
Brasil - 8:30 p.m.
Argentina - 8:30 p.m.
Uruguay - 8:30 p.m.
Chile - 8:30 p.m.
Spain - 12:30 p.m. (Friday, March 25)
HOW TO WATCH THE ECUADOR VS PARAGUAY MATCH?
The match will be broadcast on different channels depending on the country where it is located, such as the signals from Movistar Eventos (channel 11), El Canal del Fútbol, ECDF YouTube, SNT, Channel 13, Tigo Sports and Telefuturo.
CHANNELS TO WATCH ECUADOR VS PARAGUAY
Peru: Movistar Events (11)
Ecuador: The Football Channel and The Football Channel YouTube
Paraguay: SNT, Channel Trece, Tigo Sports and Telefuturo
Argentina: Public TV
Chile: TNT Sports Stadium and CNN Chile
Bolivia: Tigo and Tigo Sports App Guide Channel
Colombia: Caracol Play
Mexico: SKY Sports
USA: FITE TV
ECUADOR VS PARAGUAY LINEUPS
ECUADOR
Alexander Dominguez; Angelo Preciado, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán; Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Carlos Gruezo, Gonzalo Plata; Michael Estrada, Enner Valencia.
LEADERBOARD
1° Brazil | 39 | (+27)
2nd Argentina | 35 | (+16)
3° Ecuador | 25 | (+10)
4° Uruguay | 22 | (-3)
5th Peru | 21 | (-4)
6th Chile | 19 | (-1)
7th Colombia | 17 | (-3)
8° Bolivia | 15 | (-12)
9° Paraguay | 13 | (-14)
10th Venezuela | 10 | (-16)
ECUADOR VS. PARAGU
Clearly, this is one of the best South American qualifiers Ecuador has played in recent years. With 25 points, the 'Tricolor' is only behind Brazil and Argentina and shortly after sealing their direct classification. On the other hand, Paraguay did not have a good time and in 16 matches it could only score 13 points, being totally eliminated before this double date. In bookmakers the favorites are the northerners, who a win pays 2.38. The victory of those led by Guillermo Barros Schelotto pays 3.25, while the draw 3.05.
ECUADOR VS. PARAGUAY: STATISTICS
Both teams have met 39 times between Copa America, friendlies and matches by World Cup Qualifiers, with the 'albirroja' having the advantage with the most wins (21). Ecuador only won 12 times, while on six other occasions they tied. The last time they met, they ended with a 2-0 victory for the 'Tricolor' with goals from Felix Torres and Michael Estrada, on September 2, 2021.
LAST MATCHES BY KNOCKOUT
Qatar 2022 World Cup: Ecuador 2-0 Paraguay
World Cup Russia 2018: Paraguay 2-1 Ecuador
World Cup Russia 2018: Ecuador 2-2 Paraguay
World Cup Brazil 2014: Ecuador 4-1 Paraguay
World Cup Brazil 2014: Paraguay 2-1 Ecuador
World Cup South Africa 2010: Ecuador 1-1 Paraguay
World Cup South Africa 2010: Paraguay 5-1 Ecuador
World Cup Germany 2006: Ecuador 5-2 Paraguay
World Cup Germany 2006: Paraguay 2-1 Ecuador
2002 Korea-Japan World Cup: Ecuador 2-1 Paraguay
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