The top two sides in Group A square off in a game that could be crucial to both nations’ hopes of advancing in the tournament. Netherlands and Ecuador both got their campaigns off to winning starts in 2-0 wins. Who will come out on top in this scrimmage for first place?
Netherlands vs Ecuador Predictions and Betting Odds for
Netherlands Run of Form
It’s been a really strong year for the European side who have not lost a single competitive match all year. They carried that form into the World Cup and got a strong 2-0 win over Senegal in their group opener and the 8th spot in FIFA’s World Rankings.
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The Dutch team are riding a wave of momentum and look poised to make a deep run into the tournament with ease.
Ecuador Run of Form
It hasn’t been the best of years for the South American representatives. Their year has been personified by a lack of goals as they’ve logged four 0-0 draws this year, and they’ve also had three 1-1 finishes this year. While the team has been solid their lack of firepower up front has cost them wins all year long.
A 2-0 win over Qatar may be the spark their offence needs to start firing the team to victory.
Recent Head to Head
These teams have only met twice before, once in 2006 and again in 2014. A Dirk Kuyt strike earned his country the win in 2006 while the latter fixture finished in a 1-1 draw.
Netherlands vs Ecuador Prediction
The Luz de America face an uphill battle if they hope to get the win in this one. Their defensive solidity is likely to come undone in the face of a very talented side. Louis Van Gaal’s side are one of the hottest teams in football right now and it’s difficult to see anyone stopping them.
Current Odds: Netherlands vs Ecuador
SkyBet has the Clockwork Orange as heavy favourites with odds of 8/11. Their opponents are trailing behind at 4/1.
Last Word on Football recognises Qatar’s human rights abuses and instances of corruption taking place throughout the nation and in the background of the World Cup.
