By ES Online

19 Nov 2022

The first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup takes place between Qatar & Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday afternoon (Local time)

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Qatar and Ecuador are on an even footing as far as their head-to-head  record is concerned and have won one game apiece out of three matches  played between the two teams.

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The previous meeting between the sides took place in October 2018 and ended in an impressive 4-3 victory for Qatar.

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Qatar have won their last three matches at the Al Bayt Stadium by a combined scoreline of 9-0

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Qatar: Almoez Ali Striker Ali was the leading scorer when Qatar were crowned the champions of Asia three years ago, scoring nine goals in seven games.

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Players to Watch

Ecuador: Pervis Estupiñán Left-back Estupiñán can make an impact at both ends of the field for Ecuador. One of three Brighton players in the Ecuador squad.He was a key player in qualifying for his nation, creating 22 chances as they reached the 2022 World Cup finals

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Players to Watch

According to theanalyst.com prediction model, Alfaro’s men have a 41.4% chance  of securing all three points in this opening game of Group A, with the  draw rated at 29.0%.

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Prediction

Qatar’s have a 29.6% chance of coming out on top, according to the  model, in what looks like being their best opportunity to register a  historic victory.

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Prediction

Qatar 1 - 2 Ecuador

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Final Prediction

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