PAR vs ECU Dream11
Paraguay welcomes Ecuador as the visitors seek one more point for a guaranteed point to see them through to the World Cup finals in Qatar later this year. Paraguay, meanwhile, have been eliminated from contention and will only be playing for pride.
The hosts are without a win in the qualifiers since a 2-1 victory over Venezuela in September, Meanwhile, Ecuador played out consecutive 1-1 draws in their qualifying games in January.
Date: 25th March, Friday
Kick-Off Time: 5:00 AM (IST)
Venue: Estadio Antonio Aranda
Paraguay – 9th Position
Ecuador– 3rd Position
There is no live streaming of the game in India. The fans can follow the game on the official handles of the respective teams.
Paraguay: L-L-D-L-L
Ecuador: D-D-W-W-D
Paraguay has won 4 of the last 5 games against Ecuador and one game ended in a draw.
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
Antony Silva
Robert Rojas
J. Alonso
Fabian Balbuena
Santiago Arzamendia
Mathias Villasanti
Richard Sanchez
Ojeda
Miguel Almiron
Samudio
Carlos Gonzalez
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
Hernan Galíndez
Robert Arboleda
Felix Torres
Piero Hincapie
Pervis Estupinan
Angelo Preciado
Allan Franco
Carlos Gruezo
Gonzalo Plata
Enner Valencia
Michael Estrada
GK
Hernan Galindez
At 34, this is Galindez’s first WC Qualifier and he’s having a blast, conceding just 1 goal in 4 games.
| Clean Sheets (WC Qualifiers) | Goals Conceded | Saves % |
| 2 | 1 | 90 |
DEF
Piero Hincapie
The 20-year-old defender has broken into the first team after an impressive season with Bayer Leverkusen. He has 2 goals in 14 appearances for the national team.
| Tackles Won (WC Qualifiers) | Goals | Interceptions |
| 10 | 2 | 15 |
Fabian Valbuena
Valbuena is Paraguay’s best defender and has been for a while but Ecuador are in the form of the season. Valbuena has an uphill task of keeping them away
| Tackles Won (League) | Passes completed % | Interceptions |
| 157 | 77.9 | 179 |
MID
Moises Caicedo
In his first WC Qualifier, the 20-year-old has shown what he’s made of. With 2 goals and 4 assists in 14 games, Caicedo is a major threat operating on the left with Enner Valencia.
| Goals (National Team) | Assists | Passes Completed (%) |
| 2 | 4 | 91.5 |
Miguel Almiron
Almiron was crucial in helping pull Newcastle out of the relegation zone but he is powerless to help his side to the playoff spot.
| Goals | Assists | Passes completed % |
| 3 | 3 | 88.8 |
ST
Michael Estrada
Estrada is in good goal-scoring form scoring in the last game against Chile. He has scored 8 goals and 5 assists for his nation.
| Goals (National team) | Assists | Shots (per game) |
| 6 | 2 | 1.2 |
Carlos Gonzalez
The veteran striker will fancy his chances after scoring in the 2-3 loss against Chile.
| Goals (League) | Assists | Shots on target |
| 65 | 8 | 99 |
Goalkeeper: H. Galindez
Defenders: F. Valbuena, P Hincapie, P Estupinan, R Rojas
Midfielders: M. Caicedo, M. Almiron, E. Valencia, A. Franco
Attackers: C. Gonzales, M. Estrada
Odds to Win
The odds in favour of Paraguay Win 12/5
The odds in favour of Ecuador Win 17/11
Odds in favour of a Draw 21/10
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