Ecuador vs Senegal Prediction: We anticipate a share of the spoils in round 3 of this World Cup Group A fixture

Ecuador go head to head with Senegal in the Group A World Cup fixture showdown at the Khalifa International Stadium. Ecuador sit second on the log and will secure the ticket to the round of 16 if they manage to secure a point here.

Ecuador (2nd)

Last two games: WL

After their (2-0) opening game victory, Ecuador displayed their best performance in Qatar against the Netherlands as they fought hard to secure a point. The Netherlands struck six minutes into the game and thought they had it in control. However, Ecuador came asking questions after the lead and were rewarded in the 49th minute. Valencia has been the best player so far in this tournament, having scored three times in two games.

Valencia's third goal of the tournament makes him the leading scorer so far in Qatar, and that's his sixth of Ecuador's consecutive goals at World Cups, putting him amongst the esteemed company of Eusebio, Rossi, and Salenko. The Fenerbahce man was on a stretcher during their game against the Netherlands. However, he should be fit for this encounter.

Ecuador Starting 11 (4-4-2): Galindez; An. Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Plata, Mendez, Caicedo, Ibarra; Valencia, Estrada.

Senegal (3rd)

Last two games: LW

The Lions of Teranga suffered a late defeat against the Netherlands. Senegal had a decent halftime producing a world-class performance against one of the best sides in the competition. They did everything except find the back of the net and were punished by the Dutchmen, who scored twice in the last ten minutes.

Senegal headed into their second game with great enthusiasm and determination, and it paid off following their (3-1) victory over host nation Qatar. They won against Qatar, although the hosts were poor from the onset.

Senegal Starting 11 (4-3-3): E. Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, Cisse, Jakobs; P. Sarr, N. Mendy, I. Gueye; I. Sarr, Dia, Diatta

Expert Betting Tips

Ecuador had a total of fifteen shots against a solid Netherlands side and had them in control for most of the game. It shows they can match any team pound for pound. Senegal were full of confidence in their game as well and controlled the game. Both sides won’t sit back and fold their hands, and we expect both sides to get a goal here for 1.95.

Both sides might settle for a halftime draw here for 2.00.

Ecuador need a point to go through the last of sixteen. It’s not the same with Senegal, who had three points in two games. It’s either they win or give up their dreams of playing in the round of 16. We expect a full-time draw here for 3.20.

Good luck!

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