Canada vs Ecuador Prediction & Betting Tips (14 November)

Defeated in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, Canada is qualified for the 2026 edition as co-hosting country. Jesse Marsch's men therefore did not have to go through the playoffs. This summer, they did not gain much confidence during the Gold Cup. The Canucks dominated their group which included Honduras, Curaçao and El Salvador. On the other hand, they fell against Guatemala in the quarter-finals 1-1, elimination following penalties. Engaged in friendlies during the last two meetings, Canada first won in Romania 0-3 and in Wales 0-1 in September before losing against Australia 0-1 and drawing against Colombia 0-0 in October.

Like its opponent of the day, Ecuador did not manage to escape from the group stage during the 2022 World Cup. Subsequently, the Tricolor notably reached the quarter-finals of the Copa America 2024. Engaged in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from September 2023 to September 2025, Moises Caicedo's teammates impressed observers. With a record of 8 wins, 8 draws and 2 defeats, they finished 2nd in the ranking and thus easily ensured their qualification. In October, Ecuador drew the United States 1-1 and Mexico 1-1 in two friendlies. 

For this gathering, Canada is deprived of its captain Davies (Bayern Munich, 15 goals in 58 sels) but also of the solid defender Bombito (Nice, 19 sels), injured. We also note the absences of goalkeeper Gavran (Toronto, 0 sel), defenders De Fougerolles (Dender, 11 sel), Johnston (Celtic, 56 sel) and Adekugbe (Vancouver, 44 sel), midfielders Schaffelburg (Nashville, 6 goals in 30 sel), Piette (Montreal, 69 sel) and Kaye (San Jose, 42 sel) or even attackers Millar (Hull City, 1 goal in 37 games), Jebbison (Preston, 0 goals in 5 games) and Cavallini (Puebla, 19 goals in 40 games). The offensive sector does not lack qualities. We find winger Buchanan (Villarreal, 8 goals in 55 sels) as well as attackers Jonathan David (Juventus, 37 goals in 71 sels), Larin (Feyenoord, 30 goals in 87 sels) and Promise David (Union Saint-Gilloise, 2 goals in 7 sels). In the midfield, take place the executives Eustaquio (Porto, 52 sel) and Koné (Sassuolo, ex-OM, 35 sel). On the Ecuador side, the goalkeeper Valle (Quito, 2 sel), the defenders Estupinan (AC Milan, 50 sel) and Arreaga (Barcelona, 20 sel) and the midfielders Guagua (Independiente Del Valle, 0 sel) and Ramirez (Quito, 0 sel), all of whom were present at the last gathering.

Ecuador's top scorer during the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the experienced Enner Valencia (36 years old, Pachuca, 48 goals in 102 seasons) still plays a major role. He could be supported by playmaker Plata (Flamengo, 8 goals in 45 seasons). In midfield, we find the captain Caicedo (Chelsea, 56 sel). In defense, Pacho (PSG, 30 sel), Hincapié (Arsenal, 48 sel) and Ordonez (Club Bruges, 12 sel) are recognized elements on the Old Continent. 

• Summary: Canada is going head to head with Ecuador starting on 14 Nov 2025 at 00:30 UTC . The match is a part of the Int. Friendly Games .
• Canada Feedinco Rating: 7.04
• Ecuador Feedinco Rating: 6.95