Ecuador cannot afford another setback when they face Curacao in Group E at 1:00am (UK time) on Sunday 21st June. Check out our Ecuador vs Curacao Bet Builder tips below.
Ecuador opened their World Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast, while Germany swept Curacao aside 7-1. With both teams needing points, this will have huge significance for who has the chance to make it to the knockout stage of the competition. This two-leg bet builder combines to offer odds of around 6/1, and you can read below why we believe the selections represent value in the betting markets.
John Yeboah to score anytime
John Yeboah was one of Ecuador’s few attacking bright spots against Ivory Coast, registering three shots in a game where his side managed only one effort on target. The winger looked dangerous whenever he drove forward and should find more space against a Curacao defence that conceded seven goals to Germany.
Curacao struggled to contain Germany’s attacking players in wide areas and Yeboah has the pace and directness to cause similar problems. With Ecuador expected to dominate possession, the 23-year-old looks well placed to find the net.
Juninho Bacuna to be carded
For the second leg of our Ecuador vs Curacao Bet Builder tips, we are backing Juninho Bacuna to pick up a card. Juninho Bacuna will likely have plenty of defensive work to do against an Ecuador side expected to control the match. The Curacao midfielder plays aggressively and regularly commits fouls when trying to disrupt opposition attacks.
If Ecuador enjoy long spells in possession, Bacuna could find himself making several challenges in midfield. That makes a booking an appealing angle, particularly in a match where Curacao may spend much of their time without the ball.
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