Ecuador vs. Germany
New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Thursday, June 25th, 4 p.m. ET
Two wins from two and results going their way elsewhere in Group E mean Germany have already secured top spot, and with it, passage to the knockout stages. That should lead to a heavily rotated side for this clash despite manager Julian Nagelsmann calling for maintained rhythm.
When Under 2.5 goals is priced up at plus money for a game involving one of the most talked about defenses pre-tournament and a side who, for now, know it is job done, I must get involved. Germany’s tournament totals might suggest otherwise, but the 7-1 demolition of Curaçao looks an outlier, and they needed a last-gasp goal to beat Ivory Coast 2-1.
Many judges made Ecuador dark horses ahead of this tournament, and that was based entirely on the fact they hardly ever concede goals. A reminder that in 18 qualifying matches, they only gave up five goals and kept 13 clean sheets.
Their opening two matches of the tournament have seen just one goal, and that came in the 90th minute against Ivory Coast. Ecuador’s problem is scoring goals, with only 14 scored in qualifying, and they couldn’t find a way past Curaçao at the weekend despite having 27 attempts.
I don’t expect head coach Sebastián Beccacece to rip up his trusted game plan now as he faces the strongest side in the group. A defeat eliminates them, a tie gives them a slim chance mathematically, and they will look to stay in the game as long as possible, keeping it tight and trying to nick a goal when they can.
Germany has no reason to turn this into a shootout. For them, it is all about game and player management. Avoid injuries, fulfill the fixture, and move on to the knockout stages.
Expect the Germans to control possession while their opponents keep compact and wait patiently for a counterattack or set-piece opportunity. Therefore, Under 2.5 goals at +104 is the best bet.
World Cup Best Bet: Ecuador vs Germany – Under 2.5 goals at +104Ecuador vs. Germany
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