World Cup 2022 Netherlands vs. Ecuador start time, betting odds, spread: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets

The Netherlands take on Ecuador in a Group A match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday at 11 a.m. ET. The Dutch advanced past the group stage in each of their previous 10 appearances in the tournament. Ecuador kicked off the World cup with their seventh straight clean sheet, a 2-0 victory over host Qatar on Sunday. SportsLine's top soccer editor Brandt Sutton has been Sportsline's soccer expert for more than five years. He has a record of going 151-114-1 over his last 266 bets on FIFA's World Cups in 2022.

SportsLine's Sutton has broken down Netherlands vs. Ecuador and revealed his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. SportsLine has revealed the betting lines and trends for Ecuador vs Netherlands.

Netherlands are unbeaten in their last 16 matches. Ecuador haven't allowed a goal since March 29.

Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen scored in the Netherlands' World Cup opener against Ecuador. Gekpo has scored three goals in his last four matches for the Dutch national team. Klasassan has two goals for Ajax in 14 games.

Enner Valencia scored twice for Ecuador against Qatar. Ecuador have been playing well defensively recently. They have kept seven consecutive clean sheets since a 1-1 draw with Argentina in March. The Ecuadorians have only conceded more than one goal once in their last 14 matches.

Sutton has taken an in-depth look at Ecuador vs. Netherlands and has locked in his confident best bet. SportsLine is sharing his World Cup picks and analysis at Sportsline.