Qatar vs. Ecuador prediction fifa world cup 2022

The first match of the highly-controversial 2022 World Cup takes place at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday afternoon, as hosts Qatar lock horns with Ecuador in Group A.

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Al Bayt Stadium will be the venue for the opening match of the tournament on Sunday and Qatar’s first World Cup game.

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Our tournament predictor gives Qatar the lowest chance of exiting the group and making the round of 16, at just 24.97%

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Ecuador are 44th in the world rankings, only six places higher than Qatar as they prepare to lock horns in Al Khor.

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Alfaro is aware that his Ecuadorian team is not particularly favoured to create an impression, but he still anticipates them to make life difficult for their group opponents.

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Qatar scores goals but does not defend well, while Ecuador defends well and finds it difficult to score. a genuine clash of fashion

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The teams frequently have trouble finding their rhythm in those games, which leads to low-scoring contests.

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