⚽ Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador Prediction: World Cup Picks & Best Bets (June 14)
My best Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador prediction focuses on Ecuador's defense and how dominant it was during World Cup qualifying. While the Ivory Coast's most recent friendly saw them beat France, the French rested numerous key players in that match. My World Cup predictions anticipate a low-scoring game as Ecuador's struggling offense barely propels them to a win.
Sunday's 7 p.m. ET (FS1, Telemundo, Peacock) match will be played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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⚽ Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador predictions: Pick to win & player prop bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador moneyline | +145 via DraftKings | 1u -> 1.45u |
| Ivory Coast to score no goals | +125 via FanDuel | 3u -> 3.75u |
| Under 1.5 goals | +134 via FanDuel | 2u -> 2.68u |
⚽ Who will win Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador?
In terms of how a game will play out, this feels like one of the easiest Group games to predict. Ecuador is one of the most defensive-minded sides in the entire tournament. During World Cup qualifying, they gave up two goals in 12 matches.
However, Ecuador hasn't been very good offensively. During qualifying, they scored more than one goal just twice, as six matches ended 0-0. Ivory Coast will try their best to find weaknesses, but ultimately this is either a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 Ecuador win.
Score prediction: Ecuador 1, Ivory Coast 0
💵 My best bet: Ivory Coast to score no goals (+125)
Bettors will see the Ivory Coast's recent 2-1 win over France and think they have a chance in this game. But what Ecuador has done in competitive games has been astounding.
Ecuador has shut out five consecutive opponents in competitive games. This includes Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Ecuador has allowed a goal in three of its last four friendly matches, but I expect the defense to ramp up the pressure as it did during World Cup qualifying.
🦶 Who will score in Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador?
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Enner Valencia, F, Ecuador (+225)
With goals very hard to come by, Valencia is the only player for whom it makes sense to support. The striker has scored the last four competitive-game goals for Ecuador, and is really the team's only threat.
Valencia also has experience at the World Cup, scoring three of Ecuador's four goals in 2022. Though I wouldn't be surprised to see this game end 0-0, considering how much of a one-man show Ecuador is, I'm surprised this price is north of +200.
Best Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador goal-scorer pick: Enner Valencia (+225)
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🥅 Will both teams score in Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador?
No, both teams will not score in Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador. As I've already highlighted, Ecuador hasn't allowed a goal in five consecutive competitive games. Ivory Coast has offensive talent, but not to compete with a defense as good as Ecuador's.
Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: No (-150 via FanDuel)
💡 How to bet on both teams to score (BTTS)
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📊 Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador odds
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📺 How to watch Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador
- Date: Sunday, June 14
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- TV: FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
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