Ecuador vs Costa Rica prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 14, 2026
Friendly International
On November 14, 2026, Ecuador and Costa Rica will meet in an international friendly. Both sides will be looking to give their fans something to cheer about.
Ecuador vs Costa Rica: team and expert analysis
Ecuador managed to pick up four points from three group-stage matches at the summer World Cup. However, they were knocked out by Mexico in the first round of the playoffs. They then lost a friendly against South Korea. At the Kirin Cup, they drew with both Japan and Panama before losing on penalties.
Costa Rica endured a disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign. They then struggled in friendlies and in the opening rounds of the CONCACAF Nations League. But in October, they kept clean sheets in wins over Nicaragua (3-0 away) and Haiti (2-0 at home).
Valencia and company average 1.1 goals scored per game, while conceding one per match. Their CONCACAF opponents score just as often, averaging 1.1 goals, but concede twice per game.
Previous matches: Ecuador vs Costa Rica
When the sides first met in 2002, Ecuador were held to a draw by Costa Rica. Since then, they have won every meeting — five in a row.
The South American side are still clearly stronger than their opponents. We’re backing them to give their fans another reason to celebrate and secure a win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.71).
Ecuador vs Costa Rica: key stats and trends
- Ecuador have failed to win in four consecutive matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Ecuador’s matches, with an average of 2.1 goals per game
- Costa Rica have won two matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Costa Rica’s matches, with an average of 3.1 goals per game
Ecuador vs Costa Rica: possible starting lineups
Ecuador are expected to line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation: Valle — Preciado, Realpe, Torres, Caicedo — Valencia, Alcívar, Sarmiento — Minda, Mercado, Caicedo
Costa Rica are expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation: Sequeira — Johnson, Mitchell, Faerron, Araya — Salazar — Mora, Galo, Soto, Alcócer — Ugalde
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