Uruguay and Ecuador will face off in the World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday.

Uruguay and Ecuador are both in a tight race for qualification for the World Cup. Ecuador is in a more precarious situation with only 17 points; the team is tied with Colombia, has a one point lead over Argentina, has two points on Paraguay and just three on Chile; moreover, the team is third in the standings.

Uruguay has 20 points after blowing a late 2-1 lead against Colombia in its most recent stretch of qualifiers. Edinson Cavani leads all scorers with seven points in the CONMEBOL qualifiers.

The top four teams from the CONMEBOL automatically qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2018. The fifth place side moves onto a playoff match against the Oceania Confederation.

Who Wins? Prediction

This should be an entertaining contest with both sides fighting for their respective lives. Uruguay, led by Luis Suarez, pulls this one out by the score of 3-0.

Start Time, Date, Location

Uruguay and Ecuador kick off at 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday.

Where to Watch - Live Stream and TV Info

The match between Uruguay and Ecuador will be broadcast in the USA using the subscription service FuboTV or via Bein Sports USA.