{"id":4101,"date":"2026-06-23T11:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&p=4101"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:00:47","slug":"match-preview-curacao-vs-ivory-coast-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-curacao-vs-ivory-coast-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Curacao vs Ivory Coast: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Curacao vs Ivory Coast closes out Group E on Thursday, June 25 at 4 PM ET \/ 3 PM CT \/ 2 PM MT \/ 1 PM PT at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with the Ivorians needing a result to wrap up second place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with the table. Ivory Coast sit second on three points, level on goal difference with Ecuador in third, but with a far superior head-to-head picture. A win sends them through with no arithmetic required. A draw almost certainly does the same, given Ecuador face Germany in the parallel fixture. Cura\u00e7ao, the group’s debutants, are bottom on one point and minus six on goal difference \u2014 they need a sequence of events well beyond their own control to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gap between these two sides shapes the whole evening. Ivory Coast have the squad depth, the European-league pedigree, and a clear objective. Cura\u00e7ao have a point to prove and nothing left to protect. That combination tends to produce a flat track for the favourite once they settle \u2014 which is what makes the margin and the goal markets the interesting territory here, not the match result itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

bet365<\/strong><\/a> prices Ivory Coast as heavy favourites, with Cura\u00e7ao a long shot and the draw as the middling option the market doesn’t really expect to land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curacao vs Ivory Coast: Predictions, Picks & Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The moneyline result feels settled. The sharper picks sit in the over\/under, the correct score, and an Adingra prop that carries real value at his likely price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ivory Coast to Win<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Ivorians carry far more top-flight quality and need the three points. Cura\u00e7ao have conceded seven goals in two games and face a side with clear motivation to win cleanly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: 2-0 Ivory Coast<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nA controlled two-goal win to nil fits a side playing for game state once ahead. Ivory Coast’s defensive shape \u2014 anchored by Ndicka \u2014 should hold once they have the lead.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simon Adingra anytime scorer<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe Brighton winger is Ivory Coast’s cleanest break-out option. Cura\u00e7ao will be forced to push higher as the game progresses, leaving room behind their back line for exactly the kind of run Adingra makes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCura\u00e7ao have conceded heavily and will need to chase the game from the start. That opens transition lanes that Ivory Coast are well equipped to exploit across ninety minutes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\nCheck bet365<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCura\u00e7ao have struggled to find consistent scoring rhythm throughout the group stage. With Ivory Coast sitting deep once ahead, the debutants are unlikely to break through.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Our approach: anchor with Ivory Coast to win, layer in Over 2.5 Goals for a parlay, and take the Adingra anytime scorer as the higher-priced swing pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at time of writing. 19+ (18+ in AB\/MB\/QC). Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

World Cup Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Group E goes into the final matchday with Germany already through from top spot, Ivory Coast controlling their own destiny in second, and Cura\u00e7ao staring at an early exit. The standings sum it up clearly. For context on how the wider bracket is shaping up, the full World Cup 2026<\/a> schedule has every group’s picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team<\/th>Pos<\/th>GP<\/th>W<\/th>D<\/th>L<\/th>GF<\/th>GA<\/th>GD<\/th>Pts<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Germany<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>9<\/td>2<\/td>+7<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Ivory Coast<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Ecuador<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>-1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Cura\u00e7ao<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>7<\/td>-6<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n