Ecuador are in a desperate battle to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive.
The South Americans need to beat Germany on Thursday night to stand any chance of progressing from Group E.
Die Mannschaft have already secured top spot in the group, which could play into Ecuador’s hands as Julian Nagelsmann ponders significant squad rotation.
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey hosts what promises to be another fascinating encounter, and our full match preview is available to view below.
We have also picked out some more sports betting tips based on the latest World Cup odds, while selected markets for this match will appear on our Bet Boosts page ahead of kick-off. So keep your eyes peeled!
Where can I watch Ecuador vs Germany in the UK?
Ecuador vs Germany will be broadcast live on BBC One, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm UK time.
Ecuador vs Germany Preview
Recent results
World Cup 2026 has been a source of immense frustration for Ecuador and manager Sebastian Beccacece. La Tri lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in their opener courtesy of a last-minute winner from Amad Diallo, a result which was followed by a 0-0 draw with Curacao. Ecuador had 75% of the possession and mustered 15 shots on target, but still could not find a way past Curacao keeper Eloy Room.
In stark contrast, Germany thrashed Curacao 7-1 in their first match at the tournament, with Kai Havertz netting a brace. The four-time world champions then came from 1-0 down to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Toronto, striker Deniz Undav netting a brace off the bench – including a 94th-minute winner.
Head-to-head record
Ecuador and Germany came face-to-face at the 2006 World Cup, with Die Mannschaft winning the group-stage encounter 3-0 thanks to a brace from Miroslav Klose.
The two nations’ second and last meeting was in a 2013 friendly, with Germany claiming a 4-2 victory.
Team news
Ecuador have no injury issues or suspensions to contend with, so expect minimal changes to the starting XI. Union Saint-Gilloise striker Kevin Rodriguez could be used as a fresh option, especially given the team’s inability to score at this tournament.
Nico Schlotterbeck picked up an injury vs Ivory Coast and will miss out for Germany, with Antonio Rudiger likely to be his replacement. Undav, Jamie Leweling and Nadiem Amiri all made impacts off the bench in the previous match, and may be deployed from the start here.
Ecuador vs Germany Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Germany are the pre-match favourites at a price of 1.89. A victory for Ecuador is at odds of 3.50, while the draw is 3.85.
Ecuador vs Germany Betting Tips
Enner Valencia to have over 1.5 shots on target @ 3.50
Veteran striker Valencia is Ecuador’s record scorer, and though he is yet to strike at this tournament, it has not been through a lack of trying. The Pachuca forward has taken eight shots at goal with five of them hitting the target, so the price on offer here looks too good to turn down – especially as Germany kept just one clean sheet in the previous six matches.
Anytime goalscorer – Deniz Undav @ 2.88
With three goals off the bench at the tournament, Undav is surely in line to start vs Ecuador. The Stuttgart ace enjoyed a fantastic 2025-26 season in the Bundesliga with 19 goals from 29 appearances, and his international record already reads nine strikes from just 11 games. At far better than evens, backing Undav looks like one of the best bets of the World Cup week.
Bet Builder: Germany to win & Deniz Undav to score anytime @ 3.50
And one way to improve the odds on an Undav goal is to combine it with a Germany win using our Bet Builder feature. Nagelsmann’s side tasted victory in each of the last 11 matches, a run which should have Ecuador very concerned indeed.
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