Ecuador vs Germany Tips, Predictions & Latest Odds
Lewis Watson 
Scott McGlynn
A 19-match unbeaten run had positioned Ecuador as one of the more difficult sides to beat heading into the World Cup, but their campaign has yet to ignite. A 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast was followed by a frustrating goalless draw against Curacao, leaving La Tri in desperate need of a positive result if they are to keep their Group E hopes alive.
The challenge is a significant one. Ecuador are winless in their last nine meetings with European sides while scoring goals has become an increasing concern.
Head coach Sebastian Beccacece will be particularly eager to see his side find the net after two blanks, with Ecuador at risk of becoming only the second CONMEBOL nation to complete an entire World Cup without scoring, following Bolivia's unwanted feat in both 1930 and 1950.
Meanwhile, Germany have already secured their passage to the knockout stages. After dismantling Curacao 7-1 in their opener, Die Mannschaft were given a sterner examination by Ivory Coast, trailing 1-0 at the break before mounting an impressive comeback to claim a 2-1 victory thanks to a dramatic 94th-minute winner.
Having failed to progress from the group stage in both 2018 and 2022, the four-time world champions appear determined to avoid any repeat of those disappointments. Victory here would secure a perfect group-stage record and mark only the fourth time in Germany's history that they have won all three group matches at a World Cup.
There is another landmark within reach too. A win would extend Germany's current streak to 12 consecutive victories.
Here are our three football betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead of Thursday night's clash in New Jersey.
Ecuador vs Germany Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Both teams to score
Ecuador’s defensive stubbornness in qualifying saw them labelled as a dark horse for this tournament — now, they need to start scoring some goals.
Their blank against Curacao will be a massive concern for Beccacece, so expect them to come out with a little more aggression in this must-win game against Germany.
But Germany are a lot more resolute these days, and a back and forth encounter should produce goals.
Tip 2: Match to end in a Draw
Germany can afford to rotate their squad in this one, but the hungry ‘B-side’ won’t roll over against Ecuador.
Ecuador have proved pretty toothless up front so far this tournament, and a low-scoring draw would probably sum up Ecuador’s frustrating campaign so far.
17/4 for this one to finish level looks good with Paddy Power.
Tip 3: Enner Valencia to score from outside the box
Enner Valencia is a real World Cup player.
He has six World Cup goals at previous tournaments, and at aged 36 is still getting opportunities to lead the line for his national side.
If there is to be any magic from Ecuador in this fixture, then Valencia will be top of the list to provide it — 16/1 for him to score from outside the box looks tempting.
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