Ecuador vs Senegal: Predictions, tips & betting odds

La Tri have looked impressive in the tournament so far and should be backed to record a victory in their final game of the group stages

Ecuador face Senegal on Tuesday afternoon in the final match in Group A in what is a winner takes all contest.

Three points for either team would guarantee their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup, while Ecuador would also qualify for the last 16 if they were to claim a draw.

Ecuador vs Senegal latest odds

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The South American side are slight favourites at 11/8 (2.37) with bet365 and Gustavo Alfaro's side have been impressive so far, beating Qatar and drawing with the Netherlands.

Senegal meanwhile kept their hopes of qualification alive with a 3-1 win over Qatar and are offered at 9/4 (3.25) with the draw priced at 11/5 (3.20).

Ecuador vs Senegal first goal scorer odds

Enner Valencia has scored each of Ecuador's last six goals at the World Cup and the former West Ham forward can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) to break the deadlock.

Valencia's strike partner Michael Estrada is offered at 13/2 (7.50) while Boulaye Dia who scored the first goal in Senegal's win over Qatar is offered at 7/1 (8.00).

Ecuador vs Senegal preview

Ecuador's skilful and energetic style of play has been pleasing to watch and the South Americans could easily have beaten Netherlands in their second match.

They will be confident of keep their scoring form going and will surely be afforded chances by a haphazard Senegal side.

Gustavo Alfaro's team have plenty of attacking threats and wide players such as Valladolid's Gonzalo Plata and Brighton's Pervis Estupinan have caused opponents plenty of problems.

There should be plenty of interest in backing an Ecuadorian win and in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament, only Brazil scored more goals than La Tri.