Netherlands vs Ecuador Betting Preview – 25.11

The Netherlands, after securing the first win of the tournament, are facing Ecuador. Both of these teams won with the same score, and most likely, they will fight for the top spot. We will witness a good match, so read our Netherlands vs Ecuador preview for more tips and information!

Match Overview

In the first round of the group stage, the Netherlands team broke the resistance of Senegal, defeating the opponent 2:0. It already seemed that the match with the reigning African champions ended in a goalless draw for the Dutch side. However, in the 84th minute, PSV midfielder Cody Gakpo took advantage of the mistake of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who did not come out too confidently to intercept and put his team ahead. Already in stoppage time, Davy Klassen doubled the advantage of his team.

The Dutch, who missed the World Cup in Russia, hope that under the leadership of Louis van Gaal will be able to at least repeat the result of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and take third place.

There is indeed cause for optimism for the Oranges: since van Gaal returned to the national team in August 2021, the Netherlands are unbeaten in 16 matches in a row and have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League in the process.

The Ecuador national team had the honour to play in the opening match of the World Cup – the South Americans met with the hosts of the World Cup, Qatar. Before the game, there was a rumour that the Qataris had bribed a number of Ecuadorian players and that the match should have ended in victory for the hosts.

However, already the first half dispelled all doubts about the fairness of the match – the Ecuador national team showed that it was head and shoulders above Qatar and scored two goals. Enner Valencia – the leader of the team, scored a brace. At the same time, the striker of the Turkish Fenerbahce scored the third goal, but it was cancelled due to offside.

As a result, the Ecuadorians kept the advantage gained before the break and made a significant bid for the playoffs. Gustavo Alfaro’s team is currently one of the strongest in South America and has a very good selection of players, many of whom play in Europe.

But it is the author of the first goals of Ecuador for the 2022 World Cup, Valencia, that stands out. Such a start of the striker at the World Cup is not accidental. The Ecuadorian is in excellent form and has already scored 13 goals in 12 matches in Turkey.

Interesting Facts

• Teams have only met twice before.
• Being in the round of 16 was the highest achievement for Ecuador.
• The Netherlands have played in three finals, losing all of them.

Netherlands vs Ecuador: H2H Matches

The history of H2H matches between the Netherlands and Ecuador has two friendly games. In March 2006, the European team won 1:0, and in May 2014, a draw was recorded – 1:1. This is the first official match between these two countries.

Netherlands vs Ecuador Betting Tips

Check out some exciting betting tips for the upcoming match:

The Dutch national team is in the top 6 main contenders for victory in the World Cup. It is clear that a team with such players as de Jong, van Dijk and Depay is expected to play more aggressively. We think that the match with Senegal is a kind of adaptation, getting used to new conditions, and then the Dutch should accelerate more and more.

Netherlands to Win – 1.80

Ecuador are unlikely to repeat the same result as in the first match against Qatar. This year, the Dutch have played nine matches, and achieved seven victories and two draws. Ecuador played 11 matches, losing only once, but at the same time, seven meetings ended in a draw. We hardly believe that Ecuador is capable of taking away points from van Gaal’s team. We suggest betting on the Dutch side to win.

Over 2 Goals – 1.55

The main backbone of the games of the Netherlands national team this year is the UEFA Nations League. There, the Dutch warmed up well, and most of the meetings ended well for them.

If we talk about the average total, then for the current calendar year, 3.33 goals are scored in the matches of the Netherlands. But here, Ecuador prefers to play more measured football, and with the Netherlands, this team is unlikely to be able to play differently.

In the matches of Ecuador, on average, only 1.27 goals are scored this year. Considering that the Dutch will most likely dictate the conditions of the game, you can carefully take over two goals in this match.

Ecuador to Have Over 3.5 Corners – 1.90

The Dutch team beat Senegal on corners in the match of the first round of the World Cup. The Netherlands’ opponents average 4.11 corners per match, while the Ecuadorian team averages six corners. You can bet on Ecuador to take over 3.5 corners in this match.

Ecuador to Have Over 1.5 Yellow Cards – 1.55

Ecuador are one of the teams that sometimes play harshly to get results. This year, the team received an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game, while the Netherlands’ opponents are booked 1.8 times per game. Despite the fact that the referee for the meeting is not so strict, it is highly likely that Ecuador will receive two yellow cards. Therefore we suggest betting on over 1.5 yellow cards for Ecuador.

Conclusion

If the Netherlands win this game, they will secure a passage into the playoffs. Ecuador, on the other hand, will do everything they can to salvage at least a point. We anticipate a good match with a lot of moments and interesting moments.

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