World Cup

Group E Finale: Germany 3/1 BTTS & Win as Ecuador Battle to Avoid Unwanted History

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s 2026 World Cup game between Ecuador and Germany.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Germany To Win (3/1), Ecuador 1-2 Germany (7/1)

The New York New Jersey Stadium awaits as Ecuador look to continue their World Cup dream when they take on an already-qualified Germany side looking to top the group.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:

Ecuador v Germany – Thursday, 9pm

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Ecuador arrived in North America in excellent form, having gone nineteen matches unbeaten, but they have struggled to find their rhythm at this World Cup. A 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast was followed by a frustrating goalless draw against Curaçao, despite La Tri being heavy odds‑on favourites.
It now leaves Ecuador in a position where this has become a must‑win game just to keep their qualification hopes alive. History, however, offers little encouragement — they have failed to win any of their last nine matches against European opposition (D5, L4).
Still yet to score a goal at this tournament, Ecuador are edging towards unwanted history. Failure to find the net on Thursday would make them only the second CONMEBOL nation ever to go through an entire World Cup without scoring. William Hill punters can back Ecuador to draw another blank at 7/4.

Germany head to East Rutherford having already secured their place in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2014, following back‑to‑back victories over Curaçao and Ivory Coast. A point here would be enough for Julian Nagelsmann’s side to wrap up top spot in Group E.
The Germans arrive in outstanding form, having won each of their last eleven matches in all competitions. Another victory would see them equal their longest winning run of twelve, a record that dates all the way back to 1979/80 during the West Germany era.
There is at least one encouraging angle for Ecuador: five of Germany’s last six games have seen both teams score. For punters expecting goals at both ends once again, Germany To Win & Both Teams To Score is available at 3/1 with William Hill.

All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing

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