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Ecuador and Qatar clash at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, November 20 in the first match of the 2022 World Cup group stage (Group A). The game starts at 11:00 AM ET.
Sportsbooks have given Ecuador odds of +139 to win this game, and Qatar is at +227 (with the draw at +208). There is a 41.8% chance that Ecuador wins this game, per the moneyline.
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Ecuador vs. Qatar Match Info
- Game Day: Sunday, November 20, 2022
- Game Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Venue: Al Bayt Stadium
Ecuador Stats and Trends
- While Ecuador was second in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying action in goals scored (27 goals overall, 1.5 per game), Qatar conceded one overall (0.1 per game).
- With a goal differential at +8, Ecuador was third in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying play.
- Ecuador was not among the 32 teams at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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Qatar Stats and Trends
- Qatar produced 18 goals in eight matches in World Cup qualifying. On the flip side, Ecuador surrendered 19 goals in qualifiers.
- Qatar outscored opponents 18-1. Its +17 goal differential in AFC World Cup qualifying play ranked sixth.
- Qatar fell short of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Ecuador vs. Qatar Players to Watch
- Michael Estrada played a key role in Ecuador’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring six goals (fifth in CONMEBOL) and adding one assist.
- In World Cup qualifying, Moises Caicedo scored two times (in 15 matches) and provided four assists.
- Angel Mena added two goals as well as four assists in the qualifying cycle.
- Enner Valencia scored four times and picked up one assist in World Cup qualifying for Ecuador.
- Playing for Qatar, Almoez Ali registered six goals and two assists in the World Cup qualifying cycle.
- Akram Afif registered four goals and three assists for Qatar while hitting the pitch in the most recent World Cup qualifying cycle.
- Abdelaziz Hatem helped lift Qatar in seven World Cup qualifying matches, with two goals and one assist.
- In the last World Cup qualifying campaign, Boualem Khoukhi delivered one goal and one assist for Qatar’s offense.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 0.7% | 18 | 3 |
| Qatar | 0.3% | 27 | 4 |
Pick to Win Ecuador vs. Qatar
Our prediction to win is Ecuador.
