Qatar vs. Ecuador prediction: How to bet the World Cup opener
The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday with a match between the hosts, Qatar, and Ecuador. Ecuador is a +125 favorite on the three-way moneyline. Qatar are +250 at the time of writing.
Ecuador vs. Qatar is a World Cup opener. FanDuel offers a pick of over 2.5 goals.
Qatar are the hosts of the tournament and automatically qualified. They have been preparing for this match against Ecuador for seven months. Ecuador is the more talented team and the deserving favorites. Moisés Caicedo, a star midfielder for Brighton, will be the best player on the pitch. Pervis Estupiñán will provide an attacking option on flank. The match is expected to be open and both teams will play for the victory. The over 2.5 bet is a solid bet. Qatar and Ecuador are in Group A with Senegal and Netherlands. FIFA moved the entire competition up a day this past August.
