Qatar vs Ecuador Betting Preview – 20.11.22

It is time for the world to be at a standstill as the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup, tagged “Qatar 2022”, is about to begin.

Yes, the world will be in awe as teams from all over the world come together to give again to the world the beautiful game of football packed with suspense, determination, and hard work.

The first World Cup match is to begin on November 20, 2022.

The game will kick off at the al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor. The host nation will be taking on the visiting challengers, Ecuador.

A lot is expected from both teams in the opening match, and we hope a lot will be given by both teams.
If you would like to bet on Qatar vs Ecuador in the 2022 World Cup, this article will provide you with Qatar vs Ecuador betting previews.

Qatar vs Ecuador Betting Preview

Qatar Team

Qatar is now the very first Middle Eastern country to host the World Cup, having defeated rival bids from Australia, Japan, and Korea in the first round of voting and defeating the United States in the second round of voting (14 -8).
The 2022 world cup will be the very first for Qatar, and as the host, they automatically qualified.

Else A lot of people will be wondering who did Qatar play with to qualify for the World Cup.

Qatar is ranked 113th in the world and has never qualified for any World Cup Final. They have competed in so many Asian Cup competitions and have twice won the Gulf Cup.

The closest Qatar has ever come across was at the qualifying rounds, in which they were defeated by Saudi Arabia in 1998.

The World Cup hosts’ squad is led by Spanish coach Félix Sánchez Bas, who emphasizes tactical awareness and high running efforts. Felix Sanchez, the head coach of the Qatar national team, will be scrutinized by international media on opening night.

Against Ecuador, Qatar will defend deep and wait for quick counterattacks. Sánchez Bas’s team will most likely stand in close chains behind the ball and attack vigorously, however, from a wide position against the ball. They will then utilize counterattacks to set up their quick attackers.

Qatar Team Current Form

Under the Coaching expertise of Coach Sanchez Bas, Qatar has played many international friendlies against many defensive and offensive teams.

In 2021, Qatar played eleven friendly matches, winning against teams like Azerbaijan, El Salvador, and Luxembourg.
They experienced clear defeats to teams such as Portugal (twice), Ireland, and Serbia (twice).
Qatar was humiliated by Croatia U23, losing 3-0. The subsequent loss to Canada exacerbated their problems by posing them as an unworthy opponent.

In 2022, Coach Bas’s team played six matches and showed great improvements with a draw against Lazio and a one-goal margin defeat against Ghana.

They did turn a new page against Chile by holding on to a 2-2 draw, a 1-0 win against Honduras, and a 2-0 against Guatemala.

Fans will be hoping for a repeat performance in the opening matches against Ecuador or at least a grand performance in the 2022 world cup.

Anything short of a repeat performance against Ecuador might see Qatar at the bottom of the table.

Ecuador Team

Ecuador is not a large football country, but it has gained worldwide recognition since its first World Cup appearance in 2002, the country has qualified four times.

Ecuador qualified for the 2022 World Cup with an outstanding performance, Quito, the country’s capital, is 2,850 meters above sea level, and with the help of the thin air, Ecuador was nearly unstoppable at home.

Ecuador qualified for the Qatar 2022 world Cup, holding their ground against giants such as Argentina and Brazil and going for unbeaten runs at home to secure a place in the 2022 World Cup competition.

Given the uproar surrounding the 2022 World Cup, Ecuador will be well-supported in this match. They earned their way to the football extravaganza after a three-year qualifying campaign and have the squad to do so.

They will look to impose themselves rather than stay back, despite these considerations, they will keep in mind the hosts, who won their one-and-only head-to-head in a seven-goal thriller

Ecuador Team Current Form

Ecuador is one of two underdogs in Group A, trailing World Cup favourites the Netherlands and Senegal.

In terms of quality, the Netherlands, on the other contrary, should hold a clear advantage.

For the overwhelming odds given to the South American team, placing your bet on Ecuador to come out top in the group, you receive seven times your stake.

Ecuador has the distinct advantage of having already played Qatar, the team suspected to be the weakest due to its lack of world cup experience, in the opening game. As a result, they could gain three points on the opening day of the World Cup

In June, the team played three friendly internationals in which only two goals were scored. They won 1-0 against Nigeria, and with the same result against Cape Verde, and drew goalless with Mexico. The only defeat in the first half of the year 2022 was in the qualifier against Paraguay, where they lost 3-1 in Asunción.

Under the coaching expertise of coach Gustavo Alfaro Ecuador’s defensive stability, stamina, and high work rate are on the agenda.

Away from home, Ecuador’s performance is an entirely different story. They may have to improve their performance to avoid any humiliation in Qatar.

Although they managed to steal a point each from Argentina and Brazil, one must understand that their terrible away performance cannot be ignored unless they bring up more than expected to the table in the opening match.

Qatar vs Ecuador Betting Preview (Match Result Prediction)

Given the few inconsistencies on both sides, the outcome of this meeting will be far from easy and simple.
A string of draws from each team casts even more doubt on their abilities. The visitors have impressed with victories over Cape Verde and Nigeria, and they come in on a six-match winning streak.

However, in their only meeting with the Maroons, they were defeated 4-3 in Doha. And judging from their performance in away matches during qualifiers and the mental pressure of the host nation to deliver the first win of the World Cup, Ecuador might come down with a loss.

Nevertheless, it is safe for you to assume that both teams will be bringing their A-game to the opening match.

Betting odds

Qatar
3.60
3.3
Draw
3.40
3.48
Ecuador
2.05
2.11

Goal Scorer Prediction

Qatar

All eyes will be on Akram Afif, who is emerging as Mansour Muftah’s Successor and assuming the mantle of Qatar’s greatest player.

Afif shone in the last meeting between these two teams, scoring the opening goal in the 32nd minute.
He has been in incredible form for his club side Al Sadd this season, with 16 goals and 19 amazing assists for the reigning QSL champions. He is skilful and, as the Maroons’ focal point, should get on the scoreboard easily.

Almoez Ali cannot also be overlooked. The 39-year-old showed his scoring prowess on the scoreboard, giving Qatar their second and last goal in the friendly tournament against the South American team Ecuador. Despite the awesome potential of Akram Afif, Almoez Ali is also a scorer to watch out for.

Ecuador

Enner Valencia, the 32-year-old Ecuador captain and forward, will be looking to showcase his talent as he did in the previous encounter with the world cup host, with Jhojan Julio pulling the strings from the centre of the pitch.
Valencia will most likely be the Haaland of his team.

Recommended Bet

According to their current form, the Tricolors have the attacking ability to cross the line of Ecuador’s defences.
The lines will be led by Enner Valencia and Michael Estrada, who should cause serious problems for the Qatari defences giving opportunities to the scorers of Ecuador that could perhaps present Ecuador with a win.

However, Akram Afif and the company will not back down and should have more than enough in the tank to trouble the reinforced Ecuador defence, score, and allow the Maroons to be on the scoreboard.

The recommended bet prediction is based on these facts, as well as their previous high-scoring meeting, and the individual and collective performance of each team, and we believe a goal margin of 1-2 to 1-3 in favour of the visitor team is likely.

Conclusion

In a friendly match in 2018, Qatar vs Ecuador, bet odds favoured Ecuador. The friendlies ended with a 4:3 win in favour of Qatar. Once again, the latest Qatar vs Ecuador World Cup 2022 odds do not indicate that Ecuador will win.

The Maroons are making their first appearance in a World Cup. In World Cup histories, hosts have won the championship six times. Qatar may not win the tournament, but they may use their home advantage to win this match or even advance beyond the group stage.

Ecuador, on the other hand, qualified by finishing fourth in the qualifying stage. Even though they won seven games, lost five, and had six draws, they had a successful season.

In summary, despite the differences in betting odds, things may not go in favour of the odds. With the current expectations and pressure as the host nation to win their first game and the poor away performance of Ecuador, Qatar might pull it off. Ecuador is a world cup experienced team with a formidable defence.

Fun Facts

Fun Fact: Originally, the match between host Qatar and Ecuador wasn’t supposed to be the first game. It was scheduled for November 21, but Qatar decided to intervene with FIFA in August and requested that the match be moved up a day so that they may play the very first game themselves. Otherwise, the match between the Netherlands and Senegal should have been the World Cup opening match.

Fun fact: The Qatari national team has only been managed by a local coach three times in the federation’s history, and none of the three lasted more than a year. Sánchez Bas, a Spaniard, has been Qatar’s coach since 2017, making him the team’s longest-serving coach in modern history. Before him, Uruguayan José Daniel Carreo and Algerian Djamel Belmadi led the national team.

Fun Fact: In the last nine international matches, Ecuador has never once conceded more than one goal.

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