The Kendry Páez show will officially happen as the future Chelsea midfielder will team up with the current Chelsea midfielder Moses Caicedo for what will be a difficult match for Ecuador against Venezuela. Copa America's Group B could be separated by very narrow margins as it is anyone's guess who will emerge with the two CONMEBOL teams alongside Mexico and Jamaica, making this match even more important as the winner will be in an excellent position to reach the knockout stages.
Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Saturday June 22 | Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Place: Levi's Stadium – Santa Clara, California
- TV: FS1 | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Chances: Ecuador -124; Sign +265; Venezuela +380
Storylines
Ecuador: Ecuador are a team that will finish games and have a lot in common with their opponents, even being led by an aging striker. Enner Valencia. The difference is that Ecuador's next generation is also emerging and is showing that they can contribute by playing well together to keep the team defense under control.
Venezuela: Rust could be a factor as Venezuela did not play any pre-season matches ahead of the Copa America. La Vinotinto last played in a thrilling match against Italy in March and there is a lot to like about La Vinotinto, but a slow start in the Copa can be difficult to overcome, especially when goals are difficult to come by away from Salomón Rondón. The defense will hold Venezuela in most games, but to really score they will need more than one goalscorer.
Prediction
It will be difficult to score goals in a battle between two defensive sides, but the old reliable will be there when needed in Valencia to ensure Ecuador start the Copa America on the right foot. Choose: Ecuador 1, Venezuela 0
