Qatar vs Ecuador: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Qatar 2022 host the first game of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon. They play Ecuador in the opening match of Group A. It's the home team's first ever World cup match.

Qatar are the World Cup hosts. They have never lost in the opening match of the competition. Ecuador are priced at 5/4 (2.25) and bet365 offer them at 12/5 (3.40).

Qatar and Ecuador play each other in a World Cup qualifier. Michael Estrada is the favourite to score for Ecuador. Enner Valencia is priced at 9/2 to open the scoring for Qatar. Almoez Ali is available at 7/1, while Akram Afif is backed at 17/10.

Qatar are playing their first ever World Cup match against Ecuador. Ecuador have kept six consecutive clean sheets in the six friendly matches they have played in preparation for the tournament. Qatar haven't played competitive football recently.

Qatar vs Ecuador is a friendly match. Ecuador are 12/5 (3.40) to win to nil.