Qatar vs Ecuador Match Info
2022 World Cup – Group Stage (A)
Qatar vs. Ecuador
Date:'Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022
T ime:'11:00 a.m. ET
Venue:'Al Bayt Stadium – Al-Khor, Qatar
Coverage: FOX
The 2022 World Cup is finally here. The exciting action kicks off with a Group A matchup between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday morning. Qatar will be making its first appearance in the World Cup and playing in front of their home fans. Meanwhile, Ecuador is making its fourth World Cup appearance.
Qatar vs Ecuador Odds & Spread
Moneyline: QA: (+240) | ECUA: (+125) | DRAW: (+210)
Spread: QA: +1 (-180) | ECUA: -1 (+400)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (+154) | Under: (-190)
Team to Score the First Goal: QA: (+130) | ECUA: (-120) I NO GOALS: (+600)
Ecuador enters this match as slight favorites on the moneyline and spread on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This Sunday clash also features a total of 2.5 goals, with the under favored at -190 odds.
Qatar vs Ecuador Prediction & Pick
It's vital for the host team to get off to a successful start on Sunday and get the home fans invested in the team. Qatar snuck by Ecuador by a score of 4-3 in 2018 during the only all-time meeting between the two teams. Akram Afif scored a hat trick in that one and should be in the starting lineup for Qata r.
This Qatar team has been playing together for years and chemistry pays dividends on the big stage. Ecuador has two studs in Enner Valencia and Alexander Dominguez ready to wreak havoc. However, a lack of international experience and midfield scoring threats kills Ecuador's chances of winning here.
Final Score Prediction:'Qatar: 1 | Ecuador: 1
Qatar vs Ecuador Betting Trends
– Qatar defeated Ecuador, 4-3, in their most recent head-to-head matchup on Oct. 12, 2018.
– Qatar is 5-0-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matc hes.
– Ecuador is 1-4-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– This will be Qatar's first World Cup appearance.
– Ecuador's best finish at the World Cup came when it reached the Round of 16 in 2006.
Qatar vs Ecuador Best Bet
Opening matches of the World Cup tend to be tense. Players are attempting to get a feel for the venue and also shake off the nerves. That's why backing the under here is a smart bet. It's worth pointing out that only one of Ecuador's last 10 matches has resulted in more than 2 goals scored.