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Ecuador3Guatemala0

HT 1–0Sun 7 Jun 2026, 20:00 Predictions graded

Predictions7–370%

Edges2–250%

PossPossession 66%–34%ShotsShots 18–3On targetOn target 6–0CornersCorners 6–0

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 5 Jun 2026, 17:08 · Europe/Bucharest

Ecuador’s defensive solidity and Guatemala’s historical scoring struggles make ‘Both Teams to Score – No’ and ‘Guatemala Under 0.5 Goals’ the sharpest plays.

The outright Ecuador win is correctly priced, but the half-time/full-time Draw/Ecuador offers value given the pattern of goalless first halves in this fixture.

Context

Ecuavisa reported on June 3-4 that Beccacece views Guatemala as Ecuador's last pre-World Cup test.
- Moises Caicedo, Piero Hincapié, and Willian Pacho have returned to camp.
- Enner Valencia may be protected rather than pushed, indicating some rotation but a strong overall lineup.
FedeFut scheduled Guatemala for Czechia on June 4 in New Jersey and Ecuador on June 7 in Columbus.
- Goalkeeper Nicholas Hagen returned, but Pedro Altan and all Xelaju players were left out without official explanation.
- The short turnaround and travel could affect Guatemala's energy and defensive organization.
Ecuador won the last five H2H meetings, with the last four all ending in clean sheets.
- The last three meetings all finished 2-0 to Ecuador.
- Guatemala last scored against Ecuador in a 3-1 loss in 1999.
AGN and FedeFut confirm the game is in Columbus, Ohio, a neutral venue.
- Ecuador typically benefit from Quito's altitude (2,850m), but that advantage is absent here.
- Guatemala are more accustomed to low-altitude conditions, potentially reducing Ecuador's dominance.

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Result2 of 2 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's superior form, defensive solidity, and dominant H2H record, combined with Guatemala's defensive frailties and fatigue from a two-match U.S. tour, make an Ecuador win highly likely.
- Ecuador have won the last 5 H2H meetings, keeping 4 consecutive clean sheets against Guatemala.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: 6W-9D-0L, conceding only 0.4 goals per game on average.
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: 5W-2D-8L, conceding 1.9 goals per game, including heavy defeats to Algeria (0-7) and Czech Republic (1-3).
- Ecuador are using this as their final World Cup rehearsal with key players like Caicedo and Hincapie returning, while Guatemala are on short rest after a June 4 match.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonEcuadorEstimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's tendency to start strong and Guatemala's vulnerability early in matches, especially in friendlies, give Ecuador a solid chance to lead at the break.
- Ecuador led at halftime in 6 of their last 15 matches (40%), with no trailing at halftime.
- Guatemala trailed at halftime in 6 of their last 15 matches (40%), including recent friendlies against Algeria (0-3) and Czech Republic (1-1).
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, Ecuador led at halftime in 2 matches, with the others 0-0.
- Ecuador's first-half goal difference: +0.5 per game; Guatemala's: -0.5 per game.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonEcuadorEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's ability to pull away in the second half, as seen in previous H2H encounters, and Guatemala's tendency to fade after halftime support an Ecuador second-half win.
- Ecuador have won the second half in 5 of their last 15 matches, with 9 draws and 1 loss.
- Guatemala have lost the second half in 6 of their last 15 matches, including heavy defeats to Algeria and Czech Republic.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, Ecuador scored all their goals in the second half in 3 matches.
- Ecuador's second-half goal difference: +0.5; Guatemala's: -0.3.
BetBugs · Second Half Winnernot gradableEcuadorEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
The historical pattern of Ecuador breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half against Guatemala makes Draw/Ecuador a plausible HT/FT result.
- In 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings, the halftime score was 0-0 with Ecuador winning at full time.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: 6 draws at halftime, with 4 turning into wins.
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: 7 draws at halftime, with 3 turning into losses.
- Ecuador's pattern of patient buildup and second-half goals aligns with this outcome.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableDraw/EcuadorEstimated chance35%

Goals4 of 6 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's exceptional defensive record and Guatemala's historical struggles to score against them, coupled with Ecuador's near-full-strength lineup, strongly point to another clean sheet.
- Ecuador have kept 11 clean sheets in their last 15 matches, conceding only 6 goals total.
- Guatemala have failed to score in 4 of their last 15 matches, including against Canada and El Salvador, and were shut out in the last 4 H2H meetings.
- Ecuador's defensive record in recent friendlies: 3 clean sheets in last 5 (vs New Zealand, Canada, and a 0-0 with Morocco).
- Guatemala's attack has been inconsistent, scoring 0 or 1 goal in 10 of their last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonGuatemala not to scoreEstimated chance68%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's defensive strength and Guatemala's scoring difficulties, especially in this fixture, make it unlikely both teams will score.
- Both teams scored in only 3 of Ecuador's last 15 matches.
- Guatemala failed to score in 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings.
- Ecuador's last 5 matches: 4 clean sheets, with only Saudi Arabia scoring against them.
- Guatemala have scored in only 2 of their last 5 away matches (excluding neutral venues).
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's low-scoring trend and the historical 2-0 scoreline in this fixture suggest a tight match, though Guatemala's defensive vulnerabilities add some risk of a higher total.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: 11 had under 2.5 goals, with an average of 1.5 total goals per game.
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: 8 had under 2.5 goals, but their recent friendlies saw high-scoring losses (0-7, 1-3).
- The last 3 H2H meetings all ended 2-0, exactly 2 goals.
- Ecuador's attack averages only 1.1 goals per game, while Guatemala concedes 1.9 but often against stronger opponents.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostUnder 2.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's historical scoring record against Guatemala and Guatemala's recent defensive struggles in friendlies support Ecuador netting at least twice.
- Ecuador have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 H2H meetings.
- Ecuador's recent home/neutral friendlies: scored 2 vs Saudi Arabia, 2 vs New Zealand, 1 vs Netherlands.
- Guatemala conceded 3+ goals in 2 of their last 3 friendlies (7 vs Algeria, 3 vs Czech Republic).
- Ecuador's attack, while not prolific, faces a Guatemala defense that has kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Home Goals TotalwonEcuador over 1.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Ecuador's defensive dominance and Guatemala's historical scoring drought in this fixture make a Guatemala goal highly unlikely.
- Guatemala have failed to score in the last 4 H2H meetings.
- Ecuador have kept clean sheets in 11 of their last 15 matches.
- Guatemala were shut out in 4 of their last 15 matches, including against Canada and El Salvador.
- Ecuador's defense has allowed only 0.4 goals per game over the last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Away Goals TotalwonGuatemala under 0.5Estimated chance68%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to have low-scoring first halves, and the H2H history shows goalless first halves, making under 1.5 first-half goals likely.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: 12 had under 1.5 first-half goals, with an average of 0.7 total first-half goals.
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: 10 had under 1.5 first-half goals, averaging 1.3 total first-half goals but skewed by the 0-7 loss to Algeria.
- The last 3 H2H meetings were 0-0 at halftime.
- Ecuador's first-half goals: 0.6 for, 0.1 against; Guatemala's: 0.4 for, 0.9 against.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
While corner counts vary, Ecuador's controlled possession style and Guatemala's likely defensive posture could limit corner frequency, though confidence is low due to inconsistent data.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: average total corners 7.1 (home 4.0 + opponent 3.1).
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: average total corners 9.6, but data missing for 2 recent friendlies; excluding those, average drops to 8.2.
- In the last 2 H2H meetings with corner data (2024 and 2018), total corners were 4 and 12, averaging 8.
- Ecuador's recent friendlies: total corners of 4, 12, 3, 11, 6 – mixed but often under 8.5.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonUnder 8.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have relatively low card averages, and the friendly nature of the match should keep disciplinary actions minimal, though card markets are inherently volatile.
- Ecuador's last 15 matches: average 1.8 yellow cards, 0.5 red cards; total cards average 2.3.
- Guatemala's last 15 matches: average 1.8 yellow cards, 0 red cards; total cards average 1.8.
- In the last 2 H2H meetings with card data, total cards were 2 and 3.
- Friendly matches often see fewer cards due to lower intensity.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostUnder 3.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Pre-match flagged 4 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Head-to-Head

2W · 0D · 0W

W2-0EcuadorvGuatemalaMar 22, 2024FRI

W2-0EcuadorvGuatemalaSep 12, 2018FRI

Ecuador: 2 clean sheets2 goals/game avg

Recent Form

Ecuador

W2-1Saudi ArabiaMay 31FRI

D1-1NetherlandsMar 31FRI

D1-1MoroccoMar 27FRI

W2-0New ZealandNov 19FRI

D0-0CanadaNov 14FRI

D1-1MexicoOct 15FRI

D1-1USAOct 11FRI

W1-0ArgentinaSep 9WOR

D0-0ParaguaySep 4WOR

D0-0PeruJun 11WOR

D0-0BrazilJun 5WOR

D0-0ChileMar 26WOR

W2-1VenezuelaMar 21WOR

W1-0ColombiaNov 19WOR

W4-0BoliviaNov 15WOR

Guatemala

L1-3Czech RepublicJun 5FRI

L0-7AlgeriaMar 27FRI

L0-1CanadaJan 18FRI

W3-1SurinameNov 19WOR

L2-3PanamaNov 14WOR

W1-0El SalvadorOct 15WOR

D1-1SurinameOct 10WOR

D1-1PanamaSep 9WOR

L0-1El SalvadorSep 5WOR

L1-2USAJul 2CON

W3-2GuadeloupeJun 24CON

L0-1PanamaJun 21CON

W1-0JamaicaJun 17CON

L0-3JamaicaJun 10WOR

W4-2Dominican RepublicJun 7WOR

Squad & Injuries

Ecuador

26 available

Attackers7

Midfielders8

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Guatemala

28 available

Attackers6

Midfielders8

Defenders12

Goalkeeper2

Ecuador3Guatemala0

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Draw at half-time / Ecuador at full-time

No

Under 0.5

Ecuador

Under 1.5

BetBugs probabilities

Result2 of 2 landed

Goals4 of 6 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

Ecuador or Draw

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Ecuador

Guatemala

Squad & Injuries

Ecuador

Guatemala