The 2022 World Cup finally begins on Sunday when host Qatar takes on Ecuador in a Group A match at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. As host, Qatar was guaranteed a spot in the 32-team field. The Qataris, who are ranked No. 50 in the world, are making their inaugural appearance in the World Cup. Meanwhile, Ecuador advanced to the World Cup by finishing fourth in the difficult CONMEBOL, behind Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
Kickoff is 11 a.m. ET. The Ecuadorians are the +140 favorites in the latest Ecuador vs. Qatar odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with the Qataris the +220 underdog. A draw is priced at +200. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Qatar vs. Ecuador picks or World Cup 2022 predictions, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton also has been on a roll with his best bets, going 148-112-1 over his last 261 soccer picks in 2022, returning more than $2,000 for $100 bettors!
Sutton knows the Ecuadorians have a solid young core. Moises Caicedo, a 21-year-old defensive midfielder who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion, links the defense with the attack and is expected to receive interest from Europe's elite clubs soon. Pervis Estupinan, a 24-year-old fullback who also plays for Brighton, is dangerous going forward but also capable of shutting down an opponent's attack on the flank.
Sutton also has taken into account that the Qataris have a prolific goal scorer in Almoez Ali. A 26-year-old striker, Ali has 41 international goals. He was the team's top scorer at both the 2019 Asian Cup and the 2021 Gold Cup.
Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Qatar vs. Ecuador, and he has locked in a CONFIDENT best bet while offering a full breakdown of the opening match at the 2022 World Cup. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his pick and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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