Tomás Yelmini
Will the Netherlands ever be able to win the World Cup? Will Ecuador become the surprise of the group? The Qatar 2022 World Cup faces two teams with different traditions in this type of events, which attract soccer fans from all over the world.
Both teams emerged triumphant from the opening matchday with three points and share first place in Group A with three points and same number of goals. The Orange got the better of Senegal, a team that was expected to be tough to beat, while the South Americans comfortably overcame the home team, Qatar.
Now, they will face each other in Doha to decide which of the two will be the only leader of the zone. At JefeBet we present you the preview with complete analysis, predictions and information on the match between the Netherlands vs Ecuador, two great teams that will animate this first matchday.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Netherlands vs Ecuador World Cup Qatar 2022 Group Stage Match on November 25, 2022
- Where: Khalifa International Stadium – Doha, Qatar
- When: Friday, November 25, 2022, 11 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Netherlands (-122) / Tie (+260) / Ecuador (+400)
- Asian Handicap: Netherlands (-0.75, -104) / Ecuador (+0.75, -121)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+108) / Under (-130)
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-121).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Netherlands Preview | 3 points – 1st place
Under the guidance of experienced coach Louis Van Gaal, the Netherlands got off to a winning start with an all-important victory over Senegal, who were hit by the loss of their top star, Sadio Mané, but still had enough to challenge for supremacy in the group. The orange team started with some problems, but finally overcame the Africans in the last 10 minutes with goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen.
With some very classy defenders, the Netherlands know that they did not make a great impression in their opening match and that they need to improve their performance, especially on offense, to go far in the World Cup.
Probable lineup (3-4-1-2): Andries Noppert; Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké; Denzel Dumfries, Steven Berghuis, Frenkie de Jong, Daley Blind; Cody Gapko; Vincent Janssen, Steven Bergwijn.
Ecuador Preview | 3 points – 2nd place
Great start for the team led by Argentine Gustavo Alfaro. Ecuador won with authority against the host team with two goals from its captain and star player, Enner Valencia, who left the field with an injury but is not expected to miss the match against the Netherlands.
The South American team has an attachment to the tactical discipline instilled by its coach, and good players in the offense. Especially the tandem formed by Angelo Preciado and Gonzalo Plata on the right wing. The speed of these two players could be one of the keys for their match against Van Gaal’s team.
Probable formation (4-4-2): Hernán Galíndez; Angelo Preciado, Félix Torres, Piero Hincapie, Pervis Estupiñan; Gonzalo Plata, Jhegson Méndez, Moisés Caicedo, Romario Ibarra; Enner Valencia, Michael Estrada.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams have coaches who study their opponents and prioritize order above all else. Netherlands vs Ecuador will be a true chess match in which balance will prevail, so at JefeBet we believe it will end in a draw.
Prediction: Draw 1-1.
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