Ace Football previews the World Cup game between Curacao and Ivory Coast who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Curacao take on Ivory Coast at Philadelphia Stadium in their third match at the World Cup. The last game of the group stage takes place on Thursday.
After the second round of the group stage, Curacao are currently number four on one point, while Ivory Coast have three points as number two. Curacao arrive at this match placed as number 82 in the FIFA world ranking, while Ivory Coast lack behind as number 33 in the world.
Team form: Curacao vs Ivory Coast
Curacao Form
In has been a bit of everything for Curacao in their previous three matches, where they first beat Aruba by 4-0. This was followed by a disappointing 7-1 defeat against Germany, before an encounter with Ecuador produced a 0-0 draw. Curacao claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 internationals across all tournaments. They drew three of the games, whilst losing four.
Ivory Coast Form
Ivory Coast won twice in their last three matches as France were defeated by 1-2, before they beat Ecuador 1-0. Germany proved too strong, though, and a 2-1 defeat followed. Ivory Coast achieved a win in seven of their last 10 internationals in all tournaments, while drawing one and being defeated in two defeats of the matches.
Betting stats and facts for Curacao and Ivory Coast
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Curacao and Ivory Coast played across all tournaments.
- In the last 4 Curacao matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Curacao have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In the last 4 Curacao matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Curacao have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Curacao matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Ivory Coast matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Ivory Coast have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 Ivory Coast matches in the World Cup, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Ivory Coast have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Ivory Coast matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Curacao vs Ivory Coast
Having scored just once lately for his country, Tahith Chong will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Ivory Coast hope Amad Diallo can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two goals in his last six international matches.
Popular markets: Curacao vs Ivory Coast
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches across all tournaments, Curacao won three times, drew three and lost four times. Ivory Coast claimed seven wins, drew one time and lost two in their last 10 games across all tournaments. Curacao are on a fantastic streak of no less than 14 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Ivory Coast scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches.
Both teams to score
Curacao scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Ivory Coast got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Ivory Coast were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Curacao’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Ivory Coast, who scored 1.9 times on average in these matches. Ivory Coast scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.
Recommended tip: Curacao vs Ivory Coast
To sum up, the upcoming match between Curacao and Ivory Coast seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this World Cup game.
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