World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Brazil v Ecuador - Preview, predictions, tips, offers, and odds

Brazil look to maintain perfect start in World Cup Qualifying

Brazil will be looking to maintain their perfect start to World Cup Qualifying when they host Ecuador on Thursday. The Selecao have won their opening two matches of the campaign, scoring eight goals and conceding none. Ecuador, meanwhile, have drawn one and lost one of their opening two matches.

Brazil are the clear favorites to win the match

Brazil are the clear favorites to win the match, and they will be confident of extending their perfect start to the campaign. The Selecao have a wealth of attacking talent at their disposal, including Neymar, Roberto Firmino, and Gabriel Jesus. They will also be buoyed by the fact that they will be playing at home.

Ecuador will be looking to cause an upset

Ecuador will be looking to cause an upset and they will be hoping to take advantage of Brazil's recent defensive frailties. The Selecao have conceded four goals in their last two matches, and Ecuador will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in their defense.

The match is likely to be close

Despite Brazil's status as favorites, the match is likely to be close. Ecuador are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to make the most of their chances. The match could go either way, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Prediction

Brazil to win 2-1

Tips

* Back Brazil to win at odds of 1/2 * Back Brazil to score over 2.5 goals at odds of 1/2 * Back Neymar to score anytime at odds of 1/2 * Back Ecuador to score a goal at odds of 5/2 * Back the match to go over 2.5 goals at odds of 1/2

Offers

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Odds

* Brazil to win: 1/2 * Ecuador to win: 11/2 * Draw: 13/5 * Brazil to score over 2.5 goals: 1/2 * Ecuador to score over 1.5 goals: 7/5 * Neymar to score anytime: 1/2 * Ecuador to keep a clean sheet: 7/2 * The match to go over 2.5 goals: 1/2