Ecuador vs Brazil: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
The five-time World Cup winners have been in stunning form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying but face the surprise package of the competition
Brazil travel to Ecuador for their penultimate away match in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
La Canarinha have already booked their place at Qatar 2022 with a stunning campaign which has seen them win 11 and draw two of their 13 games.
Tite's men will be keen to round off the tournament unbeaten and top of the table, but face an Ecuador side currently in third spot and who, in the crushing altitude of Quito, are always tricky opponents.
Ahead of the game, GOAL brings you everything you need to know, including how to watch, team news, odds and more.
Game
Ecuador vs Brazil
Date
27/01/22
Kick-off time
9pm GMT
Ecuador vs Brazil: TV channel, live stream & how to watchPremier Sports is showing Ecuador vs Brazil live on TV in the United Kingdom (UK) and the game can also be streamed live online using the Premier Sports player.
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Ecuador team news & squadPosition
Players
Goalkeepers
Dominguez, Ortiz, Galindez, Ramirez
Defenders
Preciado, Torres, Arboleda, Arreaga, Palacios, Estupiñan, Hincapie, Caicedo, Porozo
Midfielders
Gruezo, Mendez, Caicedo, Franco, Carcelén, Rojas, Corozo, Mena, Plata, Preciado, Cifuentes
Forwards
Estrada, Reasco, Caicedo, Valencia
Ecuador are missing both Byron Castillo and Luis Fernando Leon, but have recovered a number of players who were out with Covid-19.
Predicted Ecuador starting XI: Dominguez, Arreaga, Torres, Hincapie, Estupiñan, Gruezo, Caicedo, Franco, Plata, Estrada, Mena
Brazil team news & squadPosition
Players
Goalkeepers
Alisson, Everton, Weverton
Defenders
Alves, Emerson, Sandro, Telles, Marquinhos, Magalhaes, Silva, Militao
Midfielders
Casemiro, Fred, Fabinho, Gerson, Guimaraes, Coutinho, Paqueta, Raphinha, Antony
Forwards
Rodrygo, Ribeiro, Jesus, Gabi, Cunha, Vinicius
Midfielders Lucas Paqueta and Fabinho are included in the squad but are not available for the game against Ecuador through suspension.
Predicted Brazil starting XI: Alisson, Alves, Marquinhos, Militao, Sandro, Casemiro, Fred, Gerson, Raphinha, Vinicius, Jesus
Betting odds & tipsBrazil are favourites to beat Ecuador at 5/4 with bet365. At 9/4 to win, Ecuador are considered outsiders.
Gabriel Jesus is offered at 4/1 to be first goalscorer, while Enner Valencia is rated at 6/1.
Brazil have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six clashes with Ecuador and a repeat is offered at 6/4.
Recent results & formEcuador last five results
Brazil last five results
El Salvador 1-1 Ecuador (05/12/21)
Argentina 0-0 Brazil (17/11/21)
Chile 0-2 Ecuador (17/11/21)
Brazil 1-0 Colombia (12/11/21)
Ecuador 1-0 Venezuela (11/11/21)
Brazil 4-1 Uruguay (15/10/21)
Mexico 2-3 Ecuador (28/10/21)
Colombia 0-0 Brazil (10/10/21)
Colombia 0-0 Ecuador (14/10/21)
Venezuela 1-3 Brazil (08/10/21)
Trips to the altitude of Quito are generally one of the toughest visits in South American football and Ecuador will be hoping to make home advantage count.
Brazil's last visit to the Ecuadorian capital in 2016 saw them win 3-0 but that was their first victory there this century and, with the hosts playing well, Thursday's game is likely to be a highly competitive affair.
Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org