TIPS - Paraguay VS Ecuador

[(Paraguay) Strength]:
1. Paraguay still have a theoretical chance of missing the World Cup and will fight for qualification at home.
2. Paraguay have been strong in the World Cup qualifiers, with only one loss in their last 10 matches.
3. Paraguay are tied for the best home record in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 8 home matches.
4. Paraguay have won five consecutive home matches in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), including victories over Argentina and Brazil.
5. Paraguay have won all five of their previous home qualifiers against Ecuador, demonstrating strong home performance.

[(Paraguay) Neutral]:
1. Paraguay has been extremely conservative in this World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), scoring 13 goals and conceding 10 in 16 matches.
2. In their last 7 World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay have seen goals in the first half in 6 matches, making the games far from dull.

[(Ecuador) Strength]:
1. Ecuador have performed well in the World Cup qualifiers, remaining unbeaten in their last 9 matches.
2. Ecuador have an exceptional defensive record, keeping clean sheets in 8 of their last 9 World Cup qualifiers.
3. Ecuador have been extremely conservative in this qualification, scoring 13 goals and conceding only 5, the fewest in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL).

[(Ecuador) Neutral]:
1. In their last three World Cup qualifiers, Ecuador drew 0-0 against Chile, Brazil, and Peru.

[(Ecuador) Weakness]:
1. Ecuador have already secured a World Cup ticket, raising doubts about their motivation for this away match.
2. In their last five World Cup away qualifiers against Paraguay, Ecuador scored once each time but conceded at least two goals per match, ultimately losing.
3. In their last 11 World Cup qualifier meetings, the result was decisive in 8 matches, with the home team winning each time.

[Tips]:
Paraguay still have a theoretical possibility of missing the World Cup; a draw in this match would secure their qualification, while Ecuador has already secured a ticket to the Mexico-Canada-USA World Cup.

Both Paraguay and Ecuador have been extremely conservative in this World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), with average goals scored and conceded per game below one. Ecuador have drawn 0-0 in five of their last eight qualifiers.

A draw in this match would satisfy both sides, making a draw the likely outcome.

[Recommended]:
Ecuador (+0/0.5)