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

The 2026 World Cup schedule has a four-match slate on Sunday, with Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador one of the late kickoffs in a Group E contest. The Ecuadorians are No. 23 in FIFA rankings and were eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Ivory Coast is ranked 33rd entering the FIFA World Cup 2026 and didn't qualify for the last two editions of this tournament. Germany are the -260 favorites to win Group E, with Ecuador at +320 and Ivory Coast at +550.

Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The latest Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Ecuadorians as +145 favorites (risk $100 to win $145) on the 90-minute money line, with Ivory Coast at +250 and a draw at +180. The over/under for total goals is 1.5.

Before locking in any Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador 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 Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador predictions: He is leaning Under on total goals (1.5).

"The Elephants have an impressive defensive record, so this is unlikely to be a high-scoring game," said Green.

Green has locked in two best bets, including one plus-money pick he calls a "great option" as there's little downside to losing the bet!

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