The Kendry Páez present will formally be in session as the long run Chelsea midfielder will accomplice with present Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo for what might be a gritty recreation for Ecuador in opposition to Venezuela. Copa America’s Group B could possibly be separated by very slim margins because it’s anybody’s guess who will get out with the 2 CONMEBOL groups alongside Mexico and Jamaica, which makes this recreation much more essential because the winner might be in prime positon to make the knockout stage.
Listed below are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:
How you can watch and odds
- Date: Saturday, June 22 | Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California
- TV: FS1 | Reside stream: Fubo (Strive without spending a dime)
- Odds: Ecuador -124; Draw +265; Venezuela +380
Storylines
Ecuador: A workforce that may grind out matches, Ecuador have loads in frequent with their opposition even right down to additionally being led by an growing old striker in Enner Valencia. The distinction is Ecuador’s subsequent technology can be rising and exhibiting that they will contribute whereas enjoying nicely collectively to maintain their workforce protection in verify.
Venezuela: Rust could possibly be an element as Venezuela did not play any tuneup matches forward of Copa America. Final enjoying in March in a close-fought match in opposition to Italy, there’s loads to love about La Vinotinto however a gradual begin at Copa could possibly be robust to beat particularly when objectives are onerous to return by exterior of Salomón Rondón. The protection will preserve Venezuela in most video games however to essentially make a run, they want a couple of scorer.
Prediction
Objectives might be onerous to return by in a battle of two defensive sides however outdated dependable might be there when wanted in Valencia to make sure that Ecuador begin off Copa America on the best foot. Decide: Ecuador 1, Venezuela 0
