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Argentina vs. Ecuador 7/3/21 Copa America 2021 Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Argentina vs. Ecuador
July 3, 2021 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Over 2.5 +110, Under 2.5 -138
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Argentina and Ecuador are facing off at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico in the Quarterfinals of the Copa America 2021. Argentina was dominant in the group stage, they have won their group, and they are now on a 3-game winning streak. Ecuador is a talented team, but they are winless in their last 6 games, but their last 3 games were a draw.

Argentina probably has the deepest offense in this tournament with Messi, Martinez, Aguero, Gomez, and Correa, and they have shown a lot of it against Bolivia a few days ago. Argentina was the dominant team in that match with 68% of ball possession, massive 13 shots on goal, 4 corner kicks, 8 big chances created, and a high 92% of the correct passes. With 3 scored goals in the first half, and with 1 more scored goal in the second half, Argentina has won this game 1-4. Messi is the leading goalscorer for Argentina so far in this tournament with 3 goals, and he also added a few assists. Gomez has added 2 goals. Argentina has conceded only 2 goals so far, which means their defense is solid and in good shape, but they need to keep their offense going if they want to reach the finals here, and possibly win this tournament.

As I’ve mentioned, Ecuador is a talented team, but they haven’t won any of their last 6 games, but somehow, Ecuador was able to qualify for this stage with only 3 points. Ecuador ended 4th in the group stage, and they have scored 5 goals while conceding 6 goals. Ecuador was playing against Brazil in the last round of the group stage, and fortunately for them, Brazil has already secured their spot in the quarterfinals, and they were playing with the second lineup here. Ecuador has had 38% of ball possession, 3 shots on goal, 7 corner kicks, 1 big chance created, and a decent 80% of the correct passes. After losing at halftime, Ecuador has tied the score in the 53rd minute, and that was all they needed to advance. This match has ended in a 1-1 draw. Preciado is the leading goalscorer for Ecuador with 2 goals, while Plata and Mena added 1 goal each. Ecuador will need to be on the top of their game, on both ends, but I’m not confident they can because despite their talent, Ecuador is still inconsistent, and against Argentina, that will not work.

Ecuador hasn’t won any of their last 6 games, they haven’t won any of their last 3 games against Argentina, while Argentina is on fire. I think this will be another dominant performance from Argentina, and I see them winning this game with at least a few scored goals.

Goran Kucar's Free Pick: Argentina and over 2.5 +150

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Goran Kucar

I was born and raised in Croatia, and with that, I was raised with soccer all around me. I love playing soccer, watching soccer, and now I love writing and handicapping soccer at PickDawgz and SportsChatPlace.

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