Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free tips | Ecuador vs Senegal: 34th Match

Ecuador vs Senegal match details

Match: Ecuador vs Senegal, 34th match | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 29 November 2022

Time: 9.00pm (GMT+6), 8.30pm (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar

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Ecuador and Senegal are going to compete in Group A today in The World Cup Football popularly known as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’.

The two teams face each other in the last match of the group. The match is important for both teams. Senegal needs a win, and Ecuador’s hopes will remain in the draw.

World Cup hosts Qatar have lost their first two matches and their farewell bell has rung. The remaining three teams in the group have a chance to secure the knockout stage. Predictably, the Netherlands will have an easy win against weaker opponents Qatar in the final match. In that case, if they win this match, Ecuador will be confirmed as the second team in the group and the farewell bell will ring for Senegal. But if Senegal win the match, they have the chance to get the last sixteen ticket.

In the first two matches, Ecuador won 1-1 against the Netherlands and won 2-0 against Qatar. On the other hand, Senegal won 3-1 against Qatar and lost 0-2 against the Netherlands.

Ecuador, the 44th team in the FIFA ranking, will face Senegal, the 18th team. The match will undoubtedly be a tough test for both.

Ecuador vs Senegal Match Key Points

Ecuador will play without pressure compared to the opponent. A draw could hand Ecuador a ticket to the next round, with Senegal having no chance to think about anything other than a win. So, a lot of defensive play can be seen from Ecuador. Like the first two matches, they will depend on Moses Saisido in this match as well. But if fit, Valencia can be the leader of the team.

Senegal’s key palyer Sadia Mane has been left out of the team due to injury and the team can feel her absence. Dia scored against Qatar in his absence. The whole  Senegal will be looking at him in this match as well. Senegal’s ticket to the last sixteen depends on his success.

Ecuador vs Senegal Head-to-Head

Ecuador and Senegal have met once so far. Senegal won 1-0 in an international friendly match in 2002.

Ecuador vs Senegal Team News

Valencia, who scored three goals for Ecuador, got injured in the last part of the match against Senegal. However, there is a possibility of playing in the match. Also, Abduki can be seen in the starting eleven. Boleydia and Famaradiou can tie two.

Ecuador vs Senegal squad

Ecuador squad

Goalkeepers: Hernan Galindez (Aucas), Moises Ramírez (Independiente del Valle), Alexander Dominguez (LDU Quito) 

Defenders: Pervis Estupinan (Brighton), Piero Hincapie (Bayer Leverkusen), Angelo Preciado (Genk), Diego Palacios (Los Angeles FC), Felix Torres (Santos Laguna), Xavier Arreaga (Seattle Sounders), Robert Arboleda (San Pablo), Jackson Porozo (Troyes), William Pacho (Royal Antwerp) 

Midfielders: Alan Franco (Talleres), Moises Caicedo (Brighton), Ayrton Preciado (Santos Laguna), Romario Ibarra (Pachuca), Carlos Gruezo (Augsburgo), Angel Mena (Leon), Jhegson Mendez (Los Angeles FC), Gonzalo Plata (Real Valladolid) Jeremy Sarmiento (Brighton), Jose Cifuentes (Los Angeles FC)

Forwards: Djorkaeff  Reasco (Newell’s Old Boys), Enner Valencia (Fenerbahce), Michael Estrada (Cruz Azul), Kevin Rodriguez (Imbabura)

Senegal squad

Goalkeepers: Alfred Mendy (Stade Rennais), Edouard Mendy (Chelsea), Seny Dieng (Queens Park Rangers)

Defenders: Abdou Diallo (RB Leipzig), Kalidou Koulibaly (Chelsea), Fode Ballo-Toure (Milan AC), Youssouf Sabaly (Real Betis), Pape Abou Cisse (Olympiakos), Ismail Jakobs (AS Monaco), Formose Mendy (Amiens SC)

Midfielders: Krepin Diatta (AS Monaco), Pape Gueye (Olympique de Marseille), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton), Cheikhou Kouyate (Nottingham Forest), Nampalys Mendy (Leicester City), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Moustapha Name (Paphos FC), Loum Ndiaye (FC Porto)

Forwards: Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich), Ismaila Sarr (Watford FC), Boulaye Dia (Villarreal), Bamba Dieng (Olympique de Marseille), Famara Diedhiou (Alanyaspor), Nicolas Jackson (Villarreal), Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) 

Ecuador vs Senegal Prediction

Scorecard: Ecuador 1-1Senegal

The two teams will fight for possession of the midfield. Those who can sometimes take possession will advance in this fight. Senegal is not a weak team, although Ecuador is a bit dependent as they lead the points table. Considering the statistics and recent form, this crucial match could end in a draw.