Lincoln Financial Field will host a highly-anticipated World Cup Group E opener as Ivory Coast and Ecuador battle for what could prove to be a crucial three points in the race for the knockout stages. However, we predict a 1-1 draw as the two teams seem to be evenly matched. The Elephants arrive in high spirits after a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over France in a recent friendly, a result that underlined their growing confidence under Emerse Fae. Wingers Yan Diomande and Amad Diallo are expected to be the main attacking threats for Ivory Coast, who have won seven of their last ten matches. The African side have averaged 1.9 goals per game during that period while conceding only 0.8, with five clean sheets highlighting their defensive solidity.
Ecuador, meanwhile, remain a difficult team to beat despite drawing seven of their last ten matches. Veteran striker Enner Valencia continues to lead the line, while Kendry Páez, Kevin Rodríguez, and Moisés Caicedo provide quality in midfield and attack. Ecuador have built their success on defensive discipline, conceding just 0.5 goals per game over their last ten outings and recording five clean sheets. However, goals have been harder to come by, with La Tri averaging only 0.9 goals per match despite maintaining a respectable expected goals figure of 1.22.
As both teams are defensively solid, combining for ten clean sheets in their last ten matches each, we are tempted to bet on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Monday 15 June 2026 at 00:00.
What is our Ivory Coast vs Ecuador prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ivory Coast 1 - 1 Ecuador
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -3300 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Enner Valencia @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: No Goalscorer @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Christ Oulai @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Ivory Coast +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Ivory Coast +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 140 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 275 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Ecuador - No @ -175 Odds
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View OfferIvory Coast Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdwwlwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wdww | 2.50 |
| Away | lwwlww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 1.75 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.50 | 2.17 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.64 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.91 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
Ecuador Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwdddwddw | 1.60 |
| Home | www | 3.00 |
| Away | ddddddd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 100% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.40 | 2.00 | 1.14 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.67 | 0.57 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.33 | 0.57 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Expected Goals | 1.22 | 1.78 | 0.98 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.04 |
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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