Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

Ivory Coast can secure their first trip to the World Cup Round of 32 when they take on Curaçao in a key Group E matchup on Thursday. Ivory Coast opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ecuador before falling 2-1 to Germany. Curaçao, meanwhile, dropped a 7-1 decision to Germany in their first match before rebounding for a 0-0 draw against Ecuador. This is Curaçao's first trip to the World Cup, while Ivory Coast is making its fourth World Cup appearance, but first since 2014.

Kickoff for Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao is 4 p.m. ET from Philadelphia. The latest Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Ivory Coast at -700 (risk $700 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Curaçao at +1700 and a draw at +700. The over/under for total goals is 3.5.

Before locking in any Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao predictions: He is leaning Over on total goals (3.5).

Green has also found a critical x-factor and locked in a pair of best bets!

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