Ecuador vs. Senegal - Betting tips, predictions, and odds
Ecuador and Senegal will play the Round 3 match of Group A at the FIFA World Cup when they meet at Khalifa International Stadium. Don’t forget to check out the best Ecuador vs. Senegal betting tips and predictions.
H2H, form, and stats
Ecuador and Senegal have faced once so far, and it was a friendly match back in 2002 when Senegal secured a 1-0 win.
Ecuador is unbeaten in the last nine games (W3, D6), including two matches at this World Cup. Following an emphatic 2-0 victory over the hosts Qatar in the opening game of the tournament, La Tricolor drew 1-1 with the Netherlands. Ecuador was a better team in that game as they limited the Dutch side to just one attempt on target, from which Cody Gakpo did score. Still, Enner Valencia bagged an equalizer in the second half and moved to the top of the goal-scoring chart with three goals. Ecuador now needs a point against Senegal to book its place in the Round of 16, which would be the second time they managed to do that at the World Cup.
Senegal didn't have luck in the opening game against the Netherlands and lost 2-0, but they got a 3-1 win over Qatar in Round 2. Now, the Lions of Teranga must get three points against Ecuador to advance to the knockout phase. Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, and Bamba Dieng scored for Senegal in a game they dominated and deservedly beat Qatar, who suffered elimination from the World Cup after this defeat. In the last 15 matches, Senegal has a record of ten wins, four losses, and a draw.
Injuries and squad news
Ecuador’s head coach Gustavo Alfaro has one major concern for this game, and it’s Enner Valencia’s knee injury. Valencia, who is the captain and top scorer of this nation, sustain an injury in the second half against the Netherlands, but still played until the final minute. There is no doubt he will feature against Senegal, but whether he’ll be at 100%, that remains to be seen.
Senegal’s head coach Aliou Cissé is without defender Fode Ballo-Toure, who could be fit for the knockout stage, if Senegal qualifies for it, of course. Cheikhou Kouyate is playing with a muscle injury he suffered in Round 1 against the Netherlands, but he should be fine to feature for 70 minutes or so against Ecuador. Cissé will probably continue with his 4-4-2 formation and with Dia and Diedhiou in the attack as this strategy proved to be fruitful against Qatar.
Ecuador vs. Senegal Betting predictions and odds
Ecuador is a favorite in this one with 2.40 odds, which suggests that Senegal also has a chance to get three points at 3.00 odds. A draw is at 3.24, and when it comes to goals, you can bet on Over 2.5 goals at excellent 2.32 odds, or on Under 2.5 goals at least attractive 1.60.
Our best tip for Ecuador vs. Senegal game
Senegal is playing under pressure here and they know they must score at least one goal to keep their Round of 16 hopes alive. Ecuador will wait for its chance and will rely on a sturdy defense that allows one goal in two games here in Qatar, and on talismanic forward Valencia. The Netherlands will likely top this group, so La Tricolor will find it hard to leapfrog them in the table. However, this is a solid and experienced squad that knows how to play on the result, so we believe they will not lose this match.
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Ecuador vs. Senegal: Where to watch? Date, hour, and TV schedule
- FIFA World Cup
- Venue: Khalifa International Stadium (Doha)
- Tuesday, November 29, 2022
- 4 PM CET
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