Chicago and Soldier Field for a Copa America warm up match.
Argentina top the WC qualifying with 15 points from 6 games. Recent results are 7 wins and 1 loss from 8 with only Uruguay stopping the World Champions. Ecuador are 5th in qualifying with 7 points less than Argentina. Their recent form is 4 wins, 2 draw and 2 losses.
Team news: Argentina could rotate here and give fringe members a run out. Lisandro Martinez could start as he has minimal playing time. Lionel Messi is in line to play. Ecuador miss Estupinan who is out Copa America.
Head-to-head statistics: 16 games – 8 wins Gijon, 5 draws and 3 wins Espanyol.
Betting selection – Supreme form for the world champions and majority of crowd will have Messi fever and will be onside with them. Take Argentina halftime fulltime at 11/8 or 2.375 bet365.