Ecuador vs Costa Rica Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 14 November 2026
📢 How will the clash between Ecuador and Costa Rica end? Friendlies rarely leave a lasting impression on fans, but the upcoming match has a distinctive feature. The Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito stands at almost 3,000 metres above sea level, making the game a serious test for visiting teams. The thin air quickly drains the energy of players unaccustomed to such conditions, while Ecuador know exactly how to make the most of home advantage. Will the visitors from Central America be able to cope with this challenge?
Ecuador and Costa Rica rarely meet
📊 Ecuador and Costa Rica do not meet often on the football pitch, and most of their head-to-head meetings have been friendlies. The national teams last played each other in June 2023, when Ecuador came out on top with a convincing 3-1 win.
Head-to-head statistics Ecuador - Costa Rica
Ecuador are still far from their best form
Ecuador are considered a strong side, with plenty of players at leading European clubs. It is no surprise that they sit 24th in the FIFA rankings. However, Ecuador failed to live up to expectations at the 2026 World Cup, going out in the round of 32.
The September-October international window was also a serious setback for Ecuador. They first suffered a heavy defeat to South Korea (0:3), then failed to win either of their next two matches. The games against Japan (0:0) and Panama (1:1) ended level in regulation time, but Ecuador lost both penalty shootouts.
Match Results: Ecuador
Costa Rica continue to lose ground
Costa Rica wrote their name into world football history with an incredible run at the 2014 World Cup, when they reached the quarter-finals against the odds. Since then, however, the national team have been unable to repeat that success. What is more, their results have become increasingly unconvincing in recent years, with defeats coming far more often than their fans would like. Almost nothing remains of the formidable Costa Rica side that could compete on equal terms with the world’s best.
The previous international break brought plenty of disappointment too. Costa Rica played four matches in League A of the CONCACAF Nations League, winning two and losing two. That was enough for only fourth place in the group and left them out of the play-offs. The setback looks even more painful given that the region’s leading teams - the USA, Mexico and Canada - did not compete at this stage of the tournament. Even without such strong rivals, Costa Rica failed to achieve their goal.
Match Results: Costa Rica
Latest news
Ecuador
❌ Alan Franco and Alan Minda have withdrawn from the November squad due to muscle injuries. However, Moisés Caicedo, Piero Hincapié and Gonzalo Plata have returned, providing a significant boost for the hosts.
Costa Rica
❌ Costa Rica's biggest absence is Keylor Navas, who will not play due to knee problems and surgery. Jeyland Mitchell and Alonso Martínez are also absent from the squad due to injuries.
Total Goals Prediction
Ecuador’s matches rarely offer fans a wealth of goals. No more than three goals have been scored in each of the national team’s last ten friendlies. Given the hosts’ recent problems in attack and the difficult high-altitude conditions for the visitors, a goal fest is not to be expected. Our pick is Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.45*.
Corners Prediction
Costa Rica’s friendlies rarely feature many corners. In 9 of the national team’s last 10 unofficial matches, the total number of corners did not exceed nine. Given the nature of the upcoming contest, this run has a good chance of continuing. Our bet is Total Corners - Under 9.5 at odds of 1.51*.
Yellow Cards Prediction
The friendly nature of the match and the absence of a fierce rivalry point to a calm game. Neither team has any reason to risk their players’ health or engage in hard challenges. Therefore, a bet on Total Yellow Cards - Under 1.5 is an option.
*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bookmakers consider Ecuador clear favourites for the upcoming match, and it is quite hard to argue with that assessment. The gulf in quality is huge, and the match will be played in Quito: the visitors are already going through a difficult period, and in such unusual conditions they will find it especially hard to keep up with the high tempo. Costa Rica may have to spend most of the match defending, only occasionally venturing into the opposition half. Our main bet is Costa Rica to Score - No. Predicted score: 2:0.
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