After profitable the final version of Copa America, Argentina could not come into this version with larger expectations however it’s one thing that each Lionel Scaloni and the group are firmly conscious of heading into preparation for the match. Earlier than debuting in opposition to Canada on June 20, they’ve a high-level pleasant in opposition to Ecuador in Chicago on Sunday night time. 

“We’re very hungry, we all know the significance of representing this t-shirt. We’re step-by-step, recreation by recreation and we do not wish to change that. We’re prepared, we’re prepared for this massive match,” defender Lisandro Martinez stated when requested if preparation has modified heading into this Copa America in comparison with the final version.

With gamers like Lionel Messi in high type and even youthful members of the squad like Martinez’s Manchester United teammate Alejandro Garnacho rising into their very own. it is a deep squad that may make issues occur and it will likely be powerful for anybody to knock them off.

Listed below are our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

The way to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday, June 9 | Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Soldier Discipline — Chicago, Illinois
• TV: None  | Stay stream: Fubo (try for free)
• Odds: Argentina -195; Draw +275; Ecuador +500

Storylines

Argentina: It is powerful to gauge Argentina in friendlies as a result of in the event that they win, it is as anticipated whereas in the event that they lose it may be a second that’s taken to imply greater than it’s however after profitable the Copa America and World Cup, it is clear that that is the most effective group on the earth. From their group protection led by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to the assault led by Messi and Lautaro Martinez, any group that defeats Argentina will must be completely good as a result of it is a group that’s simply as comfy in a shootout as they’re grinding out video games.

Ecuador: An enhancing aspect, stress shall be on 17-year-old starlet Kendry Paez who will be a part of Chelsea in 2025. The midfielder has grown to fulfill each problem in his means however dealing with Argentina shall be fairly a check for him. Taking part in alongside Moises Caicedo provides Ecuador fairly a powerful midfield however their destiny will come right down to 34-year-old Enner Valencia who continues to be main the road for the gifted aspect. 

Prediction

Ecuador will do their greatest to show the match right into a grind however in opposition to Argentina, that also is not sufficient. With somewhat magic from Messi, Argentina will run their profitable streak to 4 matches. Decide: Argentina 1, Ecuador 0