Mexico got the job done on Wednesday 1 July, winning 2-0 at home to Ecuador (World Cup). Mexico went in 2-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. Ecuador had 57% of the ball, and the shot count went 15-7 to Mexico.
The goals for Mexico came from J. Quinones (22') and R. Jimenez (31'). P. Hincapie was sent off for Ecuador in stoppage time.
4W 5D 1L1.70 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MexicoHome | Rating | EcuadorAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,546 | Overall | 1,502 |
| 1,525 | Match venue | 1,488 |
| 1,525 | At home | 1,512 |
| 1,512 | Away | 1,488 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,515 | Attack | 1,477 |
| 1,541 | Defence | 1,524 |
| 1,500 | Home attack | 1,490 |
| 1,515 | Away attack | 1,485 |
| 1,528 | Home defence | 1,518 |
| 1,514 | Away defence | 1,505 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,495 | Goal environment | 1,488 |
| 1,493 | Home goals | 1,493 |
| 1,502 | Away goals | 1,495 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,503 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,483 | Set-piece attack | 1,521 |
| 1,483 | Set-piece defence | 1,520 |
| 1,516 | Close games | 1,502 |
| 1,558 | Winning margin | 1,502 |
Match venue compares Mexico at home with Ecuador away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
In seven meetings since June 2015, Mexico have won two, Ecuador have taken two and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Mexico vs Ecuador prediction page.