Análisis sobre el Ecuador vs Venezuela (Liga de Naciones Femenina) (ESP/ENG)

Hey, Full Deportes friends! Today the girls are playing, and I've got a full preview for you before the big game on matchday 3 of the Women's Nations League, where Vinotinto will face Ecuador. In my opinion, both teams are coming into this game at very different moments, and everything points to Vinotinto being ready to keep climbing the table.

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The team arrives on a fairly solid run. If we look at the last five games—including the first two matches of this Nations League and the end of the last Women's Copa América—Venezuela has two wins, two draws, and only one loss. A mature, competitive, and, above all, consistent performance. On the other hand, Ecuador comes in with two wins and three losses, a trend that reflects inconsistency and a defense that at times appears shaky.

And if we look at their head-to-head record, Venezuela has a clear advantage. Since 2014, they have played four matches: Venezuela won three of them, scoring nine goals to Ecuador's three. This record gives confidence and supports the Vinotinto's current momentum.

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Ricardo Belli has also made his playing style clear: clean breaks from the back, organized offense, clear transitions, and good ball possession. And everything points to us seeing the same thing in this match. The Vinotinto women's team has shown a more solid defense than their rivals, conceding fewer goals per game and looking well organized as a unit, without giving away space.

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But what can we specifically expect from the match? I think Ecuador will look to take advantage of their home field and will start aggressively, especially in the first 20 minutes, trying to push Venezuela back and gain ground with intensity. The key for La Vinotinto will be not to panic, to maintain order, and to take advantage of transitions, where they tend to be dangerous. In addition, the team is in good spirits and emotional shape, which always adds stability and clarity in close matches.

If we're talking about predictions, I would say that Venezuela has what it takes to win this match 2–1, although I also think a 1–0 victory for Vinotinto is very possible if the match becomes more tactical than dynamic.

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I firmly believe that this Friday, La Vinotinto has a great opportunity to reaffirm its growth and continue to show that it is ready to compete head-to-head in South America. I am betting on them completely. Now I ask you: What result do you think will happen? Who will be the star of the match?

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