Argentina vs Ecuador Head-to-Head Stats and numbers you need to know before Match 25 of the 2024 Copa America 

Argentina and Ecuador will square off at the NRG Stadium, Texas, in the first quarterfinal tie in the 2024 Copa America on Thursday. The Argentines booked their spot in the last eight as Group A winners, having garnered maximum points from three games.

Their final group stage fixture saw them claim maximum points with a routine 2-0 victory. Lautaro Martinez scored a second-half brace to inspire his nation to victory.

Ecuador, meanwhile, finalized their group stage campaign with a goalless draw against Mexico. The stalemate saw them qualify on goal difference, having finished level on four points with El Tri in Group B.

Thursday's game will be a re-enactment of the Copa America quarterfinal three years ago when Argentina went all the way to end their 28-year trophy drought.

Lionel Messi's fitness is a major cause for concern as the Inter Miami man was rested against Peru owing to a hamstring issue. However, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is back in training and could play a part against the Ecuadorians.

The winner of this tie will face either Venezuela or Canada in the semifinal.

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Argentina vs Ecuador Head-to-Head Stats

This will be the 41st meeting between the two sides. Argentina have 24 wins to their name, and 11 games were drawn while Ecuador were victorious five times.

The two sides squared off in a pre-Copa America friendly when Angel Di Maria's first-half strike guided La Albiceleste to a 1-0 win in June.

Argentina form guide: W-W-W-W-W

Ecuador form guide: D-W-L-W-W

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Argentina vs Ecuador: Numbers you need to know before their 2024 Copa America encounter

• The two sides have clashed on 16 occasions in the Copa America and Ecuador are yet to win a game (11 losses).
• Argentina have made it to at least the quarterfinals of the Copa America in each of their last 15 appearances in the tournament (dating back to 1987).
• Ecuador have not come from behind to win a game since September 2023.
• Argentina have scored 3+ goals in 10 of the pair's 16 Copa America clashes and at least four goals on six occasions.
• Four of Ecuador's last five games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
• Argentina have lost just two of their last 60 games. (47 wins).
• Tournament top scorer Lautaro Martinez has scored four of Argentina's five goals, with three of his goals coming after the 85th minute.
• Argentina have kept a clean sheet in four of ther last five games.