- Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- The Argentinians have won ten games in a row.
- Ecuador has picked up three successive victories.
Argentina and Ecuador meet at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires this week in the first game on the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying schedule. The Argentinians are the strong favorites on home ground.
Read this betting preview for the best Argentina vs Ecuador odds and soccer picks.
Argentina vs. Ecuador Odds
- Moneyline: Argentina -300 | Ecuador +800 | Draw +400
Argentina is fancied to win this one on home turf. The 2022 World Cup winner is priced at just -300 to start the qualifiers with a big three points. The Ecuadorian victory is available at +800, and you can get the draw at decent World Cup odds of +400.
Argentina vs. Ecuador Information
Argentina vs Ecuador
Location of the game: Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires
Date & Time: Thursday, September 7. 8:00 PM EST
Argentina vs. Ecuador Analysis
World Champions to Start with Three Points?
Argentina is still flying after last year’s World Cup win. The Argentinians went all the way in Qatar, defeating France in a memorable final.
Before the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has even started, Argentina is one of the favorites to win the World Cup. First and foremost, the current world champions must qualify for the tournament.
They have been in stunning form of late. Since that shock loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup, the White and Sky Blue have won ten matches on the trot.
Since the World Cup triumph, Argentina has won four consecutive friendlies, seeing off Panama, Curacao, Australia, and Indonesia, keeping clean sheets in all.
Argentina will want to get the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign up and running with a comfortable home win this week. The best World Cup qualifying picks and the latest Argentina vs Ecuador odds are coming up.
Can the Ecuadorians Leave Buenos Aires with a Positive Result?
Ecuador qualified for the 2022 World Cup but was eliminated from the group. Nevertheless, they picked up one win and scored four goals during their time in Qatar.
Ecuador has a pretty solid qualification record over the past couple of decades or so. They have featured in four of the last six World Cups. In Germany in 2006, they reached the Round of 16.
The Ecuadorians are looking to reach the World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. However, they face a tough start to their qualifying campaign.
Ecuador heads to Buenos Aires in fine form, winning the last three. After victories over Australia and Bolivia, Felix Sanchez’s side beat Costa Rica 3-1 in their last match.
Can the Tricolors keep up their good start under new boss Sanchez with a positive result in Argentina this week? Read on for the latest Argentina vs Ecuador odds and betting tips.
Argentina vs. Ecuador Pick and Prediction
Ecuador battled hard to hold Argentina to a 1-1 draw when the nations last met. Julian Alvarez’s effort was canceled out by a stoppage-time Enner Valencia strike.
However, Argentina eased to a 3-0 victory in the meeting before that, with Lionel Messi scoring the third goal in Brazil.
Ecuador could be a tough opponent, but Argentina should get the job done on home soil.
- Back the host to win and both teams to score (+275).
- Also, you can get -110 for Argentina to be winning at half-time and full-time.
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