First knockout stage match of Copa America and favourites Argentina take on Ecuador.
Argentina won all three group games without conceding. Beating Canada, Peru and Chile. That takes their recent all competition form to 8 wins from 8 matches (17 scored and 2 conceded) Ecuador finished 2nd in their group behind surprise winners Venezuela but in front of Mexico and Jamaica. Thet beat Jamaica, drew with Mexico and lost to Venezuela. That takes their recent record to 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses.
Team news: Messi was rested last match as were a few other top players so they should be fresh here. No injury worries for them. Ecuador have no issues either.
Head-to-head statistics: 17 games 9 wins Argentina, 5 draws and 3 wins Ecuador.
Betting selection – No extra time in QF or SF so draw is a possibility as Ecuador will try and shut up shop like the Mexico game. I take Argentina win to nil at 2.00 or Evens Betfair.