Ecuador have been one of the big disappointments at the 2026 World Cup but can still salvage a place in the last 32 if they upset the odds against Germany tonight.
Plenty of people tipped the South Americans to go deep into the tournament this summer but they've collected just a point so far against Ivory Coast and Curacao in Group E.
That has left Ecuador needing a win over Germany to sneak into the knockout stages and Bet365 make them 11/4 outsiders tonight.
Ecuador vs Germany top betting tips
The Germans are 5/6 favourites tonight but Julian Nagelsmann is set to make plenty of changes with top spot already guaranteed.
That could help Ecuador get the win they need, although fringe players in the Germany squad will also be out to impress their manager.
A draw won't be good enough for the South Americans so this should be an open game as they go for it. Combining BTTS and over 2.5 goals pays evens at Bet365 and that looks worth a punt.
Ecuador have won at least six corners in each of their games so far and that makes over 4.5 Ecuador corners another good option at evens.
Curacao vs Ivory Coast
Curacao have been on a rollercoaster ride so far at the World Cup, after their 7-1 spanking from Germany was followed by a brave draw with Ecuador.
That stalemate has kept their hopes of a place in the last 32 alive but they will need to beat an impressive Ivory Coast side to get that fairytale finale.
Although the Africans lost 2-1 to Germany in their last outing, it was an impressive display and Ivory Coast deserved a share of the spoils at least.
That's why Bet365 make them 1/7 jollies tonight but I'm combining a win for the African side with under 3.5 goals, which boosts the odds to 20/21.
Amad Diallo's pace and trickery will be important for Ivory Coast and the Manchester United winger is 9/4 for an assist.
Japan vs Sweden
Group F also comes to a conclusion tonight and Japan will be looking to pip the Netherlands to top spot by seeing off Sweden in their final game.
But the Swedes are only a point behind the top two themselves so there could be a few twists and turns throughout the 90 minutes.
It's hard to know what to expect from Graham Potter's side after they followed up a 5-1 win over Tunisia by losing to the Dutch by the same score.
Japan look a more balanced team so there could be some value in backing them for the win tonight at 17/20 with Bet365.
Viktor Gyokeres and Ayase Ueda both managed three shots on target in their last outing at the World Cup. Combining a single effort on target for the respective strikers tonight pays evens and that looks worth a punt on the World Cup betting apps.
Super singles
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Ecuador vs Germany Evens Bet365
- Amad Diallo assist 9/4 Bet365
Bet builder
- Viktor Gyokeres and Ayase Ueda over 0.5 shots on target Evens Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
- Thu 21:00 Ecuador vs Germany
- Thu 21:00 Curacao vs Ivory Coast
- Fri 00:00 Japan vs Sweden
- Fri 00:00 Tunisia vs Netherlands
- Fri 03:00 Paraguay vs Australia
- Fri 03:00 Turkey vs United States
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Own goal lands in the Morroco game the 11th of the tournament. 😆
Great shout at the start of world cup, thanks mate
Sad I’ve been missing out on this Macca! Are you doing level stakes on each game? Not sure if this is worth jumping on for the remainder of the group games
Same stake every game 10 quid.
They should put the prices back to normal for the knockouts, so yes worth doing.
Which bookie? Seems b365 have caught on, odds at 6/1 for some games
They have lowered the prices, but there are a lot of people on at bigger stakes than me, 6/1 is still ok but they will go back up during the knockout stages I’m sure.
The Morocco game was 8/1 last night by the way.
Still on 8 own goals macca not on the Morocco game on
The 2 21-00 Games tonight good luck
The own goal record for the world cup is 12
Hopefully get a few more
Knockout stages soon so should see plenty of penalty shootouts, with that in mind I will be doing multiples to bash the bookies even more.
Tunisia v Holland
Over 3.5 goals at 1/1
Over 4.5 goals at 11/5
Over 5.5 goals at 9/2
Tunisia have been whipping boys losing their last two world cup games 5-1 and 4-0 and should lose heavily against an improving Dutch side.
Going to have a dabble on Van Djik to score 2 plus at 33/1
Will germany put out a good team. Yis dolky.
Will change plenty of players pal, I certainly wouldn’t back them to win. Goals for me. A nice wee over 2.5 goals treble with German, Japan and Tunisia games.
Looks a solid treble to me.
So near wi yesterday’s bet!!!! Pesky Scotland can’t even score to bring the Loolie home!!! .👎😭👎
Today’s bet is………….
Qasdia sc & btts
Ivory coast & btts
Germany & btts
Coral 27/44. Good luck today! 👍😁👍
The price is 28/! 👍. Soz! ..😝
Curacao v ivory coast
Amad Diallo to score anytime
Amad Diallo 2+ shots on target
Over 2.5 match goals
21/10 + 50% boost
Germany have gone strong