The first of this World Cup’s win-or-bust group-stage shootouts takes place today as Ecuador and Senegal meet in Doha.
A vital point against the Netherlands last time out has La Tri level with the Dutch atop Group A, although their meeting with Qatar should be a formality.
Therefore, Senegal know that only a victory will guarantee their progression.
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Ecuador can safely qualify with a draw, earning them a first last-16 spot since 2006.
Here are all the details...
Date, kick-off time and venue
Ecuador vs Senegal is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The match will take place at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Where to watch Ecuador vs Senegal
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV4, with coverage beginning at 2pm.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via ITVX and the ITV website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Malik Ouzia at the ground to provide expert analysis.
Ecuador vs Senegal lineups and team news
Ecuador XI: Galindez, Angelo Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan, Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo, Plata, Estrada, Valencia
Subs: Arboleda, Cifuentes, Pacho, Ayrton Preciado, Ibarra, Ramirez, Arreaga, Mena, Sarmiento, Palacios, Dominguez, Reasco, Porozo, Rodriguez
Senegal XI: Edouard Mendy, Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo, Ciss, Pape Gueye, Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye, Ismaila Sarr, Dia
Subs: Seny Dieng, Formose Mendy, Cisse, Nampalys Mendy, Jackson, Moussa N’Diaye, Ballo-Toure, Diatta, Pape Sarr, Diedhiou, Ahmadou Dieng, Gomis, Name, Loum N’Diaye
Ecuador vs Senegal prediction
Ecuador’s mean defence has been one of the best under-the-radar facets of this World Cup and can help see them through a nervy showdown to earn a spot in the last-16.
A 0-0 draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Ecuador won their only previous meeting, a World Cup warm-up friendly in 2002 that finished 1-0.
Ecuador vs Senegal match odds
Ecuador: 29/20
Draw: 21/20
Senegal: 21/20
