Ecuador and Chile face off in the World Cup Qualifiers 2018 on Thursday.

Just a few months ago Chile was crowned champion of the Copa America for the second straight summer.

But now the team is on the outside looking in regarding qualification for the World Cup. With 11 points, the team is two points behind the final playoff spot. It does not seem like a major hurdle to overcome, but the team has not looked like a champion in recent weeks. After taking down Venezuela two rounds ago, the team lost in Paraguay before landing on its collective face against Bolivia at home in a 0-0 draw.

There Is time to recover, but the team takes on an Ecuador side desperate for a win, especially at home. After holding the top spot in qualifying for the first few rounds, the Ecuadorians have dropped points in four straight matches; the last three qualifiers have been defeats of the worst kind. This team is not going to give in as it clings to the final qualifying spot.

Prediction

This will be a nerve-wracking affair for fans of both sides and the result should give viewers and indication of which side is on the rise and which is on the decline. It will end in a 1-1 draw.

Start Time, Date, Location

Ecuador and Chile kick off at 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday.

Live Stream and TV Info

The match between Ecuador and Chile will be broadcast in the USA via beIN Sports USA, the beIN Sports Connect app or via fuboTV.