Ecuador
Germany
Team Overview
Ecuador hosted Curaçao in their latest World Cup match, which ended in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession with 75%, they were unable to convert their chances into goals.
Match statistics (Ecuador vs Curaçao):
Team Overview
Germany faced Ivory Coast at home in their last World Cup encounter, securing a 2-1 victory. This win followed a dominant 7-1 triumph over Curaçao, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Match statistics (Germany vs Ivory Coast):
In a thrilling encounter, Ecuador overcame Germany 2-1, securing a crucial victory in the World Cup group stage. The match saw both teams exchange early blows, with Leroy Sané putting Germany ahead just two minutes in, only for Nilson Angulo to equalize shortly after.
Despite Germany dominating possession with 61% and registering 11 total shots compared to Ecuador's 7, the South American side proved more clinical in front of goal. Angulo's goal in the 9th minute was a testament to Ecuador's resilience, as they quickly settled into the match.
The second half saw Ecuador capitalize on their chances, with Gonzalo Plata scoring the decisive goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Kevin Rodriguez. Ecuador's defense held firm despite a late surge from Germany, who were left frustrated after a penalty awarded to them was canceled by VAR just after halftime.
With 15 fouls committed by Ecuador compared to Germany's 10, the match was intensely contested, reflected in the three yellow cards shown to the home side. This victory not only boosts Ecuador's chances of advancing in the tournament but also highlights their ability to perform against stronger opponents.
Ecuador has struggled in their recent matches, failing to score in their last two games, resulting in a total of 0 goals over their last 10 matches. In contrast, Germany has shown a strong attacking form, scoring 9 goals in their last 2 matches, averaging 4.5 goals per game. This stark difference in form highlights the challenges Ecuador faces against a potent German side.
In their last encounter, Ecuador managed to secure a narrow victory over Germany with a score of 2-1. Historically, Ecuador has a 100% win rate against Germany in their only match, which adds a psychological edge. However, Germany's recent form, with a strong offensive showing and higher possession statistics (61% vs 39% for Ecuador), suggests they will dominate the game.
H. Galindez
G
A. Franco
D
W. Pacho
D
P. Hincapie
D
J. Alcivar
M
J. Yeboah
M
P. Vite
M
M. Caicedo
M
P. Estupinan
M
G. Plata
F
E. Valencia
F
M. Neuer
G
J. Kimmich
D
J. Tah
D
N. Schlotterbeck
D
N. Brown
D
F. Nmecha
M
A. Pavlovic
M
L. Sane
M
J. Musiala
M
F. Wirtz
M
K. Havertz
F
