Mexico vs Ecuador preview

2026 World Cup, World
Mexico City Stadium Wed, 1 Jul - 2:00 AM
World Cup
Mexico MEX
2 0
Ecuador ECU
Full Time Wed, 1 Jul 2:00 AM
Round of 32
Julián Quiñones - 22'
Raúl Jiménez - 31'
Goal
|
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Red Card Piero Hincapié 90+5'

CONTEXT

Mexico defeated Ecuador by a score of 2-0, establishing a 2-0 halftime advantage that they maintained until the final whistle. Although Ecuador controlled 57 percent of the possession, their attacking output was limited to 0.48 expected goals. Mexico, operating with 43 percent possession, produced 1.22 expected goals and capitalized on opportunities to secure the win. The away side received a red card, which contributed to distortions in the second half play. As the stronger team, Mexico's victory aligned with pre-match indicators despite notable deviations in performance metrics. This result underscored the impact of efficiency and key events on the overall outcome.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Mexico 2-0 Ecuador. Mexico showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expected performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome was consistent with the expected goals differential of 0.74.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market projections for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Mexico generated 1.22 expected goals compared to Ecuador's 0.48.
  • Event impact: The match featured a red card to Ecuador affecting the second half.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion influenced adjustments in the second half.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Vinčić
S. Vinčić
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
T. Klančnik
T. Klančnik
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kovačič
A. Kovačič
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Ghorbal
M. Ghorbal
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Mexico J. Aguirre Onaindía
J. Aguirre Onaindía
VS
Ecuador S. Beccacece
S. Beccacece
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.33
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Czech Republic Rank: W
Korea Republic Rank: W
South Africa Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Germany Rank: W
Curacao Rank: D
Côte d'Ivoire Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Mexico
40.8%
Draw
35.26%
Away Ecuador
23.94%

Movement

Changes since opening
Mexico
-57.09%
Draw
+33.34%
Ecuador
+23.74%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
38.52
27.65
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Mexico
Ecuador
Power Score
38.52
27.65
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
15
23

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Mexico — Opponent-weighted form score
Ecuador — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Mexico Ecuador

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Mexico

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Ecuador

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Mexico ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Ecuador
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.79
17.28
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.28
37.79
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Mexico +1.84 Efficiency Index
vs
Ecuador -1.84 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Mexico
Ecuador
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Mexico
vs
Ecuador
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Mexico Ecuador
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
20%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.23 vs -0.10
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Mexico Ecuador
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
20%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.10 vs -0.23
Mexico
Ecuador
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Mexico
vs
Ecuador
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Mexico Ecuador
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Mexico 0.60
Ecuador 0.12
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Mexico Ecuador
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Mexico 0.00
Ecuador 0.08
Mexico
Ecuador
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • MEX had peak pressure around 7'.
  • MEX started the game with stronger pressure.
MEX Pressure ECU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: MEX reached the top pressure at 7' (80.55).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Mexico MEX Home
0 matches
Ecuador ECU Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:49:05+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
J. Rangel Aguilar
Mexico
1 J. Rangel Aguilar
J. Sánchez Ramos
Mexico
2 J. Sánchez Ramos
C. Montes Castro
Mexico
3 (C) C. Montes Castro
J. Vásquez Ibarra
Mexico
5 J. Vásquez Ibarra
J. Gallardo Vasconcelos
Mexico
23 J. Gallardo Vasconcelos
G. Mora Zambrano
Substitution
Mexico
19 G. Mora Zambrano
É. Lira Méndez
Mexico
6 É. Lira Méndez
L. Romo Barrón
Substitution
Mexico
7 L. Romo Barrón
R. Alvarado Hernández
Substitution
Mexico
25 R. Alvarado Hernández
R. Jiménez Rodríguez
Substitution
Mexico
9 R. Jiménez Rodríguez
J. Quiñones Quiñones
Substitution
Mexico
16 J. Quiñones Quiñones
H. Galíndez
Ecuador
1 H. Galíndez
P. Hincapié Reyna
Ecuador
3 P. Hincapié Reyna
W. Pacho Tenorio
Ecuador
6 W. Pacho Tenorio
J. Ordóñez Guerrero
Substitution
Ecuador
4 J. Ordóñez Guerrero
A. Franco Palma
Substitution
Ecuador
21 A. Franco Palma
N. Angulo Ramírez
Substitution
Ecuador
20 N. Angulo Ramírez
P. Vite Uca
Ecuador
15 P. Vite Uca
M. Caicedo Corozo
Ecuador
23 (C) M. Caicedo Corozo
J. Zamora
Substitution
Ecuador
9 J. Zamora
E. Valencia Lastra
Substitution
Ecuador
13 E. Valencia Lastra
G. Plata Jiménez
Ecuador
19 G. Plata Jiménez

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 01, 2026, 02:00 AM
Competition
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium
Mexico City Stadium
Capacity
87523
Attendance
80824
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Slavko Vinčić
Tomaž Klančnik
Andraž Kovačič
Mustapha Ghorbal

Statistics

Possession
MEX
46%
ECU
54%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
2 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 5
25 Dangerous attacks 57
43 Possession 57
3 Corners 8
15 Free kicks 10
0 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

63 Ball Safe 69
13 Goal Kicks 14
12 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
16 Throwins 22
0 Hit Woodwork 1
21 Successful Headers 12
2 Assists 0
1 Injuries 0
11 Dribble Attempts 14
6 Successful Dribbles 8
55 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57

Attacking

77 Attacks 85
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

58 Long Passes 53
316 Passes 410
248 Successful Passes 341
78 Successful Passes Percentage 83
14 Key Passes 6
27 Successful Long Passes 17
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 32

Defensive

1 Saves 1
10 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 6
52 Duels Won 44

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 25
4 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

1
Raúl Rangel
Raúl Rangel Goalkeeper
7.17
2
Jorge Sánchez
Jorge Sánchez Defender
6.98
3
César Montes
César Montes (C) Defender
7.12
5
Johan Vásquez
Johan Vásquez Defender
7.28
23
Jesús Gallardo
Jesús Gallardo Defender
6.62
6
Érik Lira
Érik Lira Midfielder
6.89
7
Luis Romo
Luis Romo Midfielder
7.02
18
Obed Vargas
Obed Vargas
Midfielder73'
6.51
19
Gilberto Mora
Gilberto Mora Midfielder
7.28
26
Brian Gutiérrez
Brian Gutiérrez
Midfielder58'
6.41
9
Raúl Jiménez
Raúl Jiménez Attacker
7.27
11
Santiago Gimenez
Santiago Gimenez
Attacker74'
6.41
16
Julián Quiñones
Julián Quiñones Attacker
8.11
17
Orbelín Pineda
Orbelín Pineda
Midfielder80'
6.53
25
Roberto Alvarado
Roberto Alvarado Attacker
7.61
15
Israel Reyes
Israel Reyes
Defender80'
6.52
Referee : Slavko Vinčić

Starting XI ▼

1
Hernán Galíndez
Hernán Galíndez Goalkeeper
6
3
Piero Hincapié
Piero Hincapié Defender
6.54
4
Joel Ordóñez
Joel Ordóñez Defender
5.58
17
Angelo Preciado
Angelo Preciado
Defender46'
6.35
6
Willian Pacho
Willian Pacho Defender
6.87
21
Alan Franco
Alan Franco Defender
5.98
26
Yaimar Medina
Yaimar Medina
Defender46'
6.54
9
John Yeboah
John Yeboah Midfielder
7.23
16
Jordy Caicedo
Jordy Caicedo
Attacker79'
6.48
15
Pedro Vite
Pedro Vite Midfielder
6.76
20
Nilson Angulo
Nilson Angulo Midfielder
6.82
10
Kendry Páez
Kendry Páez
Midfielder79'
6.68
23
Moisés Caicedo
Moisés Caicedo (C) Midfielder
7.09
13
Enner Valencia
Enner Valencia Attacker
6.23
11
Kevin Rodríguez
Kevin Rodríguez
Attacker59'
6.3
19
Gonzalo Plata
Gonzalo Plata Attacker
6.56

Events

2ND-HALF
90+9'
Event
Moisés Caicedo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90+5'
Event
Piero Hincapié
Argument / 1st Redcard
90+4'
Event
Piero Hincapié
Card adjusted
90+3'
Event
Kendry Páez
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Orbelín Pineda → Julián Quiñones
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Israel Reyes → Roberto Alvarado
10th Substitution
80'
79'
Event
Jordy Caicedo → John Yeboah
7th Substitution
79'
Event
Kendry Páez → Nilson Angulo
8th Substitution
Event
Santiago Gimenez → Raúl Jiménez
6th Substitution
74'
Event
Obed Vargas → Luis Romo
5th Substitution
73'
59'
Event
Kevin Rodríguez → Enner Valencia
4th Substitution
Event
Brian Gutiérrez → Gilberto Mora
3rd Substitution
58'
46'
Event
Yaimar Medina → Alan Franco
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Angelo Preciado → Joel Ordóñez
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Alan Franco
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Raúl Jiménez
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
31'
Event
Julián Quiñones
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Moisés Caicedo commits a foul for Ecuador.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Moisés Caicedo of Ecuador receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Orbelín Pineda from Mexico wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
César Montes wins a free kick for Mexico in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Jordy Caicedo from Ecuador commits a foul.
90
Update Update
Santiago Giménez commits a foul for Mexico.
90
Update Update
Pedro Vite from Ecuador is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Piero Hincapié from Ecuador receives a red card.
90
Update Update
VAR Decision: No card change for Piero Hincapié (Ecuador).
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kendry Páez of Ecuador receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
90
Update Update
Orbelín Pineda from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Kendry Páez commits a foul for Ecuador.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Orbelín Pineda from Mexico takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. He was assisted by Érik Lira.
89
Attempt Attempt
Jordy Caicedo's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Kevin Rodríguez.
88
Update Update
Yaimar Medina from Ecuador misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box.
85
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
84
Update Update
Santiago Giménez from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
84
Update Update
Pedro Vite from Ecuador commits a foul.
83
Update Update
César Montes wins a free kick for Mexico in the defensive half.
83
Update Update
Jordy Caicedo commits a foul for Ecuador.
82
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Jorge Sánchez concedes.
81
Update Update
Jorge Sánchez commits a foul for Mexico.
81
Update Update
Gonzalo Plata wins a free kick for Ecuador in the defensive half.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Israel Reyes comes on for Roberto Alvarado.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Orbelín Pineda comes on for Julián Quiñones.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ecuador: Jordy Caicedo comes on for John Yeboah.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ecuador: Kendry Páez comes on for Nilson Angulo.
78
Update Update
Santiago Giménez from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
78
Update Update
Piero Hincapié commits a foul for Ecuador.
77
Update Update
Johan Vásquez wins a free kick for Mexico in the defensive half.
77
Update Update
Foul committed by Kevin Rodríguez of Ecuador.
76
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
75
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Raúl Rangel from Mexico.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Santiago Giménez comes on for Raúl Jiménez.
74
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Kevin Rodríguez from Ecuador takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Obed Vargas comes on for Luis Romo.
72
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Roberto Alvarado concedes.
71
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
68
Update Update
The match is currently on hold for a drinks break.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
César Montes' header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Hernán Galíndez. The attempt was assisted by Roberto Alvarado's cross.
67
Corner Corner
Johan Vásquez from Mexico misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the right. He was assisted by Roberto Alvarado, who provided a cross after a corner.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Mexico after Hernán Galíndez concedes.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Mexico after Willian Pacho concedes.
63
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Julián Quiñones concedes.
61
Update Update
Raúl Jiménez commits a foul for Mexico.
61
Update Update
Willian Pacho from Ecuador wins a free kick in the defensive half.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ecuador: Kevin Rodríguez comes on for Enner Valencia.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Brian Gutiérrez of Mexico.
59
Update Update
Piero Hincapié from Ecuador is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
58
Update Update
Gilberto Mora from Mexico is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
58
Update Update
Piero Hincapié commits a foul for Ecuador.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Mexico: Brian Gutiérrez comes on for Gilberto Mora.
53
Update Update
Ecuador is called offside as Enner Valencia is caught in an offside position.
52
Attempt Attempt
Gilberto Mora's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
51
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Vite (Ecuador) misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
49
Update Update
John Yeboah from Ecuador wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49
Update Update
Foul committed by Jesús Gallardo of Mexico.
48
Update Update
Gilberto Mora from Mexico is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Yaimar Medina of Ecuador.
46
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it high and wide to the left. Julián Quiñones provided the assist.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Mexico 2, Ecuador 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ecuador: Yaimar Medina comes on for Alan Franco.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Ecuador: Ángelo Preciado comes on for Alan Franco.
45
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Jorge Sánchez concedes.
45
Update Update
John Yeboah from Ecuador wins a free kick on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Julián Quiñones from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alan Franco of Ecuador receives a yellow card.
45
Update Update
Alan Franco commits a foul for Ecuador.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Raúl Jiménez from Mexico, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Raúl Jiménez (Mexico) header from the centre of the box.
44
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Piero Hincapié's header from the left side of the six-yard box goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Nilson Angulo, who provided a cross after a corner.
42
Corner Corner
Ecuador wins a corner after Jorge Sánchez concedes.
41
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Roberto Alvarado concedes.
40
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. John Yeboah from Ecuador has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Raúl Rangel from Mexico. The assist came from Willian Pacho.
40
Corner Corner
Ecuador is awarded a corner after Raúl Rangel concedes.
38
Update Update
Moisés Caicedo wins a free kick for Ecuador in the attacking half.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Julián Quiñones of Mexico.
35
Update Update
Nilson Angulo commits a foul for Ecuador.
35
Update Update
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
33
Corner Corner
Ecuador wins a corner after César Montes concedes.
31
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mexico leads 2-0 against Ecuador as Raúl Jiménez scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
29
Update Update
Roberto Alvarado from Mexico wins a free kick in the attacking half.
29
Update Update
Enner Valencia from Ecuador commits a foul.
28
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
25
Update Update
The match is currently paused for a drinks break.
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mexico leads 1-0 against Ecuador. Julián Quiñones scores for Mexico with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Roberto Alvarado.
20
Update Update
Willian Pacho commits a foul for Ecuador.
20
Update Update
Raúl Jiménez from Mexico is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Jesús Gallardo of Mexico.
19
Update Update
John Yeboah of Ecuador wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18
Attempt Attempt
John Yeboah from Ecuador hits the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
15
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Gilberto Mora from Mexico takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box that is close but goes to the right after a corner.
14
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Alvarado's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Julián Quiñones provided the assist.
14
Update Update
Érik Lira of Mexico is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
11
Update Update
Moisés Caicedo wins a free kick for Ecuador in the defensive half.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Julián Quiñones of Mexico.
7
Update Update
Raúl Jiménez from Mexico misses a header from the center of the box, sending it close but to the left. He was assisted by Luis Romo, who provided a cross after a fast break.
6
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Luis Romo from Mexico takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Roberto Alvarado.
5
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Gilberto Mora from Mexico takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's just a bit too high. Jorge Sánchez provided the assist.
5
Update Update
Enner Valencia commits a foul for Ecuador.
5
Update Update
Érik Lira wins a free kick for Mexico in the defensive half.
4
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Alvarado's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Gilberto Mora.
2
Update Update
Roberto Alvarado commits a foul for Mexico.
2
Attempt Attempt
Roberto Carlos Alvarado Hernandez takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Slavko Vincic.

CONCLUSION

In the end, Mexico's 2-0 win against Ecuador demonstrated effective utilization of scoring chances despite lower possession figures. The halftime score of 2-0 set the tone for a controlled second half, further impacted by the red card issued to the visitors. Expected goals data supported the final result, showing Mexico's superiority in chance creation. Market indicators also proved accurate in predicting the winner. The structural deviation noted did not prevent the outcome from following xG patterns closely. Red card distortion added an element of imbalance that favored the home team in maintaining their lead through to the conclusion of the match.