In the second leg of Group A of the 2022 World Cup, Ecuador will take on the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The starting whistle will sound on November 25 at 14:00 UK time.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Netherlands Win or Draw and BTTS No – 1.57
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Under 3 Goals – 1.36
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Correct Score Group Bet 1-0 or 2-0 or 3-0 – 2.75
Netherlands Win or Draw and BTTS No
The Netherlands have won eight of their last ten games making them 80% favorites to win this game. A draw meanwhile has a 40% chance since Ecuador drew six of their last ten fixtures. In addition, the stats show that there is a 55% probability that both teams will not score.
Under 3 Goals
Six of the Netherlands’ last ten games ended in under three games. On the other side, Ecuador’s none of their last ten fixtures saw the same number of goals. As a result, the stats are showing a 75% possibility that this game will produce under three goals.
Correct Score Group Bet 1-0 or 2-0 or 3-0
This group bet is one of the most frequent scores in the Netherlands’ last ten fixtures. In detail, the Dutch side won by one of these scores in their last ten fixtures.
Netherlands
The Netherlands got their World Cup 2022 campaign off to a winning start without being impressive and may not have deserved the three points. To point out, Die Oranjen had nine goal attempts, five fewer than Senegal. Nonetheless, Louis Van Gaal will be happy with his defense who had their third clean sheet in a row.
The attacking strength of the Dutch side did the job in the first game but Van Gaal’s men need to be stronger in midfield against Ecuador who are very aggressive in duels. The Netherlands had a tougher test than their opponents which will make them readier for another difficult game.
Ecuador
Ecuador spoiled the party for hosts Qatar as they won with Enner Valencia’s two goals in the opening game. However. Limped off the field in the second half as coach Alfaro Gustavo desperately hopes Valencia will be fit to play.
The Tricolors are in a chance to qualify for the second round as they need a win from their remaining two games. Gustavo will surely play for a draw against the Dutch and another stalemate in their final game with Senegal will definitely see the South American side in the knockout stages for the second time since 2006.
With the Netherlands still to play Qatar who are the weak link in this group, Louis Van Gaal’s side might take this game lightly and even suffice with a draw. In conclusion, we will back a Netherlands win or draw combined with both teams not scoring.
The Netherlands were able to score in all of the 16 games prior to this one. Moreover, Van Gaal’s side are averaging 2.30 goals per game. With odds of 1.35 at 1XBet, we predict the Netherlands to score over one goal in this game.
Characteristics: | Netherlands | Ecuador |
Ranking: | 8 | 44 |
Confederation: | UEFA (Europe) | CONMEBOL (South America) |
Best Result at WC: | 2nd (1974, 1978, 2010) | 16th (2006) |
H2H: | 0-0-0 | 0-0-1 |
Best Player: | Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) | Enner Valencia (Fenerbahçe) |
Captain: | Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) | Enner Valencia (Fenerbahçe) |
Head Coach: | Louis van Gaal | Gustavo Alfaro |
Bets: | Odds for Netherlands | Odds for Ecuador |
To win WC 2022: | 3.3 | 126 |
To win Group A: | 1.5 | 6.6 |
Top Goalscorer: | Steven Bergwijn – 15 | – |
Top Assistman: | Memphis Depay – 11 | – |
To win the match: | 1.75 | 4.72 |
Double Chance: | 1.21 | 2.13 |
All Netherlands players are fit and ready to play the second game in the World Cup.
On Ecuador’s side, the only worry is Enner Valencia who seems will be ready for Friday’s game.
Goalkeeper: Noppert;
Defenders: Dumfries, de Ligt, van Dijk, Ake, Bllind;
Midfielders: Berghuis, de Jong, Gakpo;
Forwards: Bergwijn, Janssen;
Goalkeeper: Galindez;
Defenders: Preicado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan;
Midfielders: Plata, Mendez, Caicedo, Ibarra;
Forwards: Valencia, Estrada;
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1 on 17/05/2014 in a friendly.
Where will this match be played?
Friday’s game will be played at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Netherlands vs Ecuador.