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?<\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>Netherlands World Cup Preview: Dutch Hope to Stop Flattering to Deceive<\/a><\/p>\n The Dutch team are riding a wave of momentum and look poised to make a deep run into the tournament with ease.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong>2022 FIFA World Cup; Group A Predictions: Dazzling Dutch, Qatar to Become Worst-Performing World Cup Host Ever<\/a><\/p>\n A 2-0 win over Qatar may be the spark their offence needs to start firing the team to victory.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n SkyBet has the Clockwork Orange as heavy favourites with odds of 8\/11. Their opponents are trailing behind at 4\/1.<\/p>\n Last Word on Football recognises Qatar\u2019s human rights abuses<\/a>\u00a0and instances of corruption taking place throughout the nation and in the background of the World Cup.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nEcuador Run of Form<\/h3>\n
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Current Odds: Netherlands vs Ecuador<\/h3>\n