On June 27th at 6:00 AM, Ecuador will face Jamaica in the second round of Group B of the Copa América. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening matches, and this clash will be crucial for their chances of qualifying. The outcome promises to be an intriguing battle.
In the first round, Ecuador lost 1-2 to Venezuela, while Jamaica fell 0-1 to Mexico. Compared to other groups, Group B is generally considered the weakest in this Copa América.
Ecuador has been in inconsistent form recently, with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Their 1-2 loss to Venezuela, a traditionally weaker team in South America, in the first round of the Copa América is a significant setback for their qualification hopes. Ecuador’s history in the Copa América is underwhelming, with their best performance being two fourth-place finishes (1959 and 1993).
According to Transfermarkt data, Ecuador’s total squad value is approximately €226 million, placing them sixth among all participating teams. This suggests they have the potential to reach the knockout stages. 22-year-old midfielder Moisés Caicedo (€75 million) has secured a starting role at Chelsea and is Ecuador’s most notable star. Piero Hincapié (€40 million) at Bayer Leverkusen and Carlos Gruezo (€35 million) at Eintracht Frankfurt are also key figures in their respective clubs. Ecuador’s top four highest-valued players are all born after 2000, with an average squad age of 25.7 years, indicating a promising future for this team.
Jamaica is a traditional second-tier team in North and Central America. They secured three consecutive victories in the CONCACAF Nations League and World Cup qualifiers prior to the Copa América. However, they lost their opening game to Mexico 0-1. This is Jamaica’s third invitation to the Copa América, having participated in 2015 and 2016, where they suffered six losses in six matches without scoring a single goal. In this tournament, Jamaica also lost 0-1 to Mexico in their first game. They desperately need to break through with points and goals in their next two matches.
Jamaica’s history in the Copa América is poor, and they are also facing significant injury issues. Their top three highest-valued players, Leon Bailey (€42 million), Shamar Nicholson (€12 million), and Damion Lowe (€8 million), are all sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Amari’i Bell and starting goalkeeper Andre Blake are also unavailable. The loss of so many key players raises concerns about the team’s fighting spirit.
The two teams have met four times in history, with Ecuador dominating with 3 wins and 1 draw.
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