Key Points
Bullet point summary by AI
- Mexico faces Ecuador in a World Cup knockout match at Estadio Azteca, aiming to extend their perfect group stage record.
- Ecuador advances after a stunning win over Germany but struggles with finishing, missing eight big chances in the group stage.
- Mexico averages 1.5 goals per game while Ecuador manages just 0.5, setting up a tense battle for a quarterfinal berth.
The World Cup knockouts keep delivering dramatic finishes. Mexico and Ecuador are up next with a certain chance of fireworks in Mexico City. The round of 32 has already seen significant favorites like Germany and powerhouses like the Netherlands exit. In this matchup, Mexico is the big fish and Ecuador is looking to pull off a stunning upset. For the record, the Mexican national team has never lost a World Cup match at Estadio Azteca.
Mexico got here by taking nine points from nine in the group stage. They topped Group A with victories over South Africa, South Korea and Czechia, ensuring they can stay on home soil until the quarterfinals. First, they have to make it through a tricky matchup with Ecuador. The pressure is on
Ecuador made it through as a third-place team out of Group E. They lost their first game to Ivory Coast, then drew Curacao and beat Germany. That last result was their ticket to the knockout rounds and featured their first two goals of the tournament. They missed eight big chances in the group stage, making them one of the worst finishers in the tournament. They'll have to find their scoring boots to get by the hosts.
Keep up to date on Mexico vs. Ecuador with the latest score, stats and plays from our live tracker.
UPDATE: Mexico and Ecuador are in a weather delay.
Mexico vs. Ecuador live score
Match tracker
Match stats
Match and player odds
Lineups
Play-by-play
Match and team props
Prop | Odds | Halftime Results | Full-time Results |
|---|---|---|---|
Both teams to score | Yes (+115), No (-150) | ||
First goal | Mexico (-120), Ecuador (+160) | ||
Mexico goals | Under 0.5 (+188), Over 1.5 (+179) | ||
Ecuador goals | Over 0.5 (-153), Under 0.5 (+107) | ||
Mexico shots | 15+ (+270) | ||
Ecuador shots | 12+ (+195) |
Mexico is averaging 1.5 goals per game. Ecuador is averaging 0.5 goals per game.
Player props
Goals and shots
Player | Anytime goalscorer | Shots | Shots on target | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Raul Jimenez | +215 | 3+ (-150) | 2+ (+195) | |
Julian Quinones | +270 | 4+ (+160) | 2+ (+225) | |
Enner Valencia | +275 | 3+ (-125) | 2+ (-220) | |
Gilberto Mora | +400 | 2+ (-125) | 2+ (+105) | |
Gonzalo Plata | +425 | 2+ (-180) | 1+ (-125) | |
Roberto Alvarado | +475 | 2+ (-175) | 1+ (-110) |
Julian Quinones is Mexico's leading scorer with two goals to his name. Luis Romo, Mateo Chavez, Alvaro Fidalgo and Raul Jimenez have also scored.
Ecuador's scorers are Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata with one each.
Assists
Player | Odds | Results |
|---|---|---|
Roberto Alvarado | 1+ (+400) | |
Gilberto Mora | 1+ (+550) | |
Julian Quinones | 1+ (+600) | |
Gonzalo Plata | 1+ (+650) | |
Nilson Angulo | 1+ (+650) |
Roberto Alvarado leads Mexico with two assists. Jorge Sanchez, Luis Romo and Erik Lira have one each. Pedro Vite and Kevin Rodriguez supplied an assist each for Ecuador.
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