Ecuador vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup
Group A
29th November 2022
Khalifa International Stadium
Preview
For both teams, the result of this last group game is of the utmost importance. Why? The Netherlands is ranked first in the table, tied with Ecuador on four points. It can be assumed that the Dutch will win their last game against Qatar. This raises the question of who will finish runners-up. A draw with four points would be enough for Ecuador to advance to the round of 16. Senegal, on the other hand, would be through with a win and could even finish first if something really went wrong in the Netherlands-Qatar game, which is not to be expected.
Both teams have been able to score points so far and have been convincing. Ecuador won the opening match against Qatar and earned the Dutch a draw. Senegal beat Qatar 3-1. Boulaye Dia was successful against Qatar’s selection, among others. The attacker showed his importance in Serie A for Salernitana. Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng also scored for Senegal. Can they replicate that success and show the same against Ecuador? Enner Valencia was successful in the 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. No wonder, because the Süper Lig attacker showed his potential in the opening game and could become the World Cup top scorer if he keeps his goals.
Ecuador
The Ecuadorians are second with four points but are level on points with the Netherlands. In this respect, of course, they have a particularly good chance of moving into the round of 16. If they then win against Senegal clearly and clearly, thanks to the goal difference, they could even get into first place in the table. But for that they need a win against Senegal. However, one point would be enough to advance. Will Enner Valencia once again be Man of the Match and be able to further increase his goalscoring stats at this World Cup?
Senegal
They lost to the Netherlands on Matchday 1 without scoring a goal. After all, it was possible to prevent Louis van Gaal’s team from scoring for 84 minutes. After beating Qatar 3-1, how does the third group match look? A win against the Ecuadorians would come as a surprise, but then the team, who have to do without superstar Sadio Mané at this World Cup, would have the certainty of being able to reach the round of 16. With the Netherlands likely to win against Qatar, a win against Ecuador is a must.
Ecuador vs Senegal: Odds
Enner Valencia to score @ 2.875 odds
Both teams to score @ 2.06 odds.
