Ecuador midfielder Antonio Valencia (L). (Photo : Getty Images)
Lowly team Bolivia (2-6-1, 7 points) is set to face contending squad Ecuador (5-3-1, 16 points) in a 2018 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers match at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, Oct. 11 as the qualifying tournament moves forward.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 4:00 p.m. UTC-4. It can be viewed live online thru FuboTV.
Bolivia had been struggling all tournament long as the team had only pulled off two wins after nine matchdays so far.
La Verde had been winless in five of their last six matches as they are currently settled at the ninth spot of the 10-team CONMEBOL table with only Venezuela as the lower squad in the standings.
Bolivia is coming off a crushing 0-5 defeat in the hands of Brazil during Matchday 9 on Oct. 6 at the Arena das Dunas, Natal, as per Daily Mail Online.
Head coach Guillermo Angel Hoyos' side was not able to respond to the torrid attacks of the Brazilians led by no other than Seleção captain Neymar, who had a goal and two assists.
The Barcelona winger netted the opening goal in the 11th minute before Liverpool winger Philippe Coutinho doubled the lead at the 26th.
Neymar then assisted back-to-back goals from Filipe Luis and Gabriel Jesus at the 39th and 44th minutes, giving the Canarinho a 4-0 lead at the halftime break.
Roberto Firmino sealed the Bolivians loss, the sixth of the tourney for Hoyos' men, with a second half goal for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Ecuador romped reigning Copa America Centenario champions Chile, 3-0, at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito also on Oct. 6, the Mirror reported.
Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia opened the scoring in the 19th minute before left back Cristian Ramirez made it a 2-0 count four minutes later.
Espanyol striker Felipe Caicedo completed the three-goal haul one minute after the restart, helping La Tricolor snap a three-game losing streak.
An easy win for Ecuador is predicted as head coach Gustavo Quinteros' squad builds a new winning run.
Prediction and Predicted Lineup
The predicted result is a 2-0 win for Ecuador.
Bolivia starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Lampe; Rodriguez, Raldes, Zenteno, Bejarano; Azogue, Melean; Duk, Campos, Arce; Moreno
Ecuador starting lineup (4-2-2-2 formation): Dreer; Paredes, Mina, L. Caicedo, Ramirez; Noboa, Orejuela; A. Valencia, Martinez; E. Valencia, F. Caicedo
