Brazil and Ecuador drew 1-1 on Matchday 5 ofCopa America 2021 and both teams qualified for quarter-finals. La Canarinha ended at the top of Group B without losing a game, and showing they’re the best team in South America at the moment. Ecuador, on the other hand, gained confidence for the next round of the tournament, after being the only team that could scratch a point from Tite’s team.
Brazil went ahead thanks to a header from Real Madrid’s Eder Militao in the first half. Everything seemed easy for the hosts from there, but Angel Mena appeared in the second half to level the score with a strike after a defensive mistake from Brazil.
Brazil vs Ecuador: Match Preview
The Copa America 2021 group stage will be over soon. Brazil and Ecuador will clash on Matchday 5 of Zone B to conclude this round before the beginning of the knockout stages. Here, find out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game in the US.
The hosts have already secured the first place of the group after winning every single game in their Copa America campaign so far. Tité‘s boys look stronger than ever to look for a back-to-back continental title.
Meanwhile, La Tri head to this game looking to seal a place in the quarterfinals after a poor start to the competition. Gustavo Alfaro‘s men haven’t won yet, and they must bring their A-game to beat the mightiest team in the region. Will they shock the reigning champions to remain alive in the cup?
Brazil vs Ecuador: Match Information
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2021
Time: 5 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, Goiania
Brazil vs Ecuador: Time by State in the US
ET: 5 PM
CT: 4 PM
MT: 3 PM
PT: 2 PM
Brazil vs Ecuador: Storylines
Brazil are on their way to a second straight continental title after a strong start to the Copa America 2021. Ever since Tité took the reigns of the team, La Verde-amarela have remarkably improved and they seem to be unstoppable.
On Matchday 4 they beat Colombia in a controversial game, yet they remain the frontrunner candidates for the trophy. On the other hand, Ecuador arrive at Matchday 5 desperate for a good result to advance.
Gustavo Alfaro’s side is winless after three matches, as it has been held by Venezuela and Peru in its last two fixtures. The outlook isn’t promising for La Tri, but they must give their all and hope that La Vinotinto don’t claim the three points against Peru.
Brazil vs Ecuador: Copa America 2021 Standings
After Matchday 4, there’s going to be a lot to be played for in the Copa America 2021 group B finale. Brazil are the only ones in a comfortable spot, as they are atop with ninepoints, while Ecuador’s situation is much more complicated. La Tri only havetwo points, just like Venezuela, who are at the bottom due to the goal difference.
How to watch or live stream Brazil vs Ecuador in the US
The game between Brazil and Ecuador, to be played at Estadio Olimpico in Goiania, will be broadcast in the US byFOX Network, TUDN USA, Univision NOW, Univision, Foxsports.com, TUDN App, FOX Sports App, and TUDN.com.
Brazil vs Ecuador: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US have already revealed their predictions, and they believe the hosts will claim the three points. FanDuel has given Brazil odds of -360, while Ecuador have +800, and a tie would result in a +380 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Brazil | -360 |
| Tie | +380 |
| Ecuador | +800 |
* Odds via FanDuel.