Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — World Cup 2026 Group E, 25 June 2026: Prediction, Odds & Key Bets
World Cup
· Group Stage - 3
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· 🏟 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia 
Match Events
- 7' ⚽ N. Pepe Y. Diomande
- 35' 🟨 Nicolas Pépé · Yellow Card
- 46' 🔄 A. Diallo C. Inao Oulai · Substitution 1
- 61' 🔄 L. Comenencia J. Antonisse · Substitution 1
- 64' ⚽ N. Pepe I. Sangare
- 67' 🔄 Y. Diomande B. Toure · Substitution 2
- 67' 🔄 N. Pepe E. Wahi · Substitution 3
- 67' 🔄 A. Bonny O. Diakite · Substitution 4
- 75' 🟨 Juninho Bacuna · Yellow Card
- 77' 🔄 D. Fonville T. Noslin · Substitution 2
- 77' 🔄 J. Gaari G. Kastaneer · Substitution 3
- 77' 🔄 F. Kessie J. Seri · Substitution 5
- 83' 🟨 Gervane Kastaneer · Yellow Card
- 90' 🔄 J. Locadia B. Kuwas · Substitution 4
- 90' 🔄 J. Brenet S. Sambo · Substitution 5
Lineups
Curaçao
5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 E. Room G
- 20 J. Brenet D
- 3 J. Gaari D
- 18 A. Obispo D
- 24 D. Fonville D
- 5 S. Floranus D
- 21 T. Chong M
- 8 L. Comenencia M
- 10 L. Bacuna M
- 7 J. Bacuna M
- 9 J. Locadia F
Substitutes
- 26 T. Doornbusch G
- 25 T. Bodak G
- 23 R. Bazoer D
- 17 B. Kuwas F
- 14 K. Gorre F
- 22 K. Felida M
- 4 R. van Eijma D
- 11 J. Antonisse F
- 15 A. Martha M
- 13 T. Noslin M
- 16 J. Margaritha F
- 19 G. Kastaneer F
- 6 G. Roemeratoe M
- 2 S. Sambo D
- 12 S. Hansen F
Ivory Coast
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Y. Fofana G
- 17 G. Doue D
- 7 O. Kossounou D
- 2 O. Diomande D
- 13 C. Operi D
- 18 I. Sangare M
- 8 F. Kessie M
- 15 A. Diallo M
- 19 N. Pepe M
- 11 Y. Diomande M
- 9 A. Bonny F
Substitutes
- 16 M. Kone G
- 23 A. Lafont G
- 4 J. Seri M
- 21 E. Ndicka D
- 5 W. Singo D
- 20 E. Agbadou D
- 24 B. Toure F
- 6 S. Fofana M
- 3 G. Konan D
- 22 E. Guessand F
- 12 E. Wahi F
- 25 P. Guiagon M
- 10 S. Adingra F
- 14 O. Diakite F
- 26 C. Inao Oulai M
Statistics
The Stakes
Ivory Coast (2nd, 3 pts) likely need a win to hold second place, with Ecuador chasing in the parallel game. Curaçao (4th, 1 pt) — the smallest nation ever at a World Cup, under 78-year-old Dick Advocaat — held Ecuador 0-0 but were thrashed 7-1 by Germany. Ivory Coast are heavy favourites (~1/7).
Key Points
- Curaçao’s low block: they frustrated Ecuador 0-0 — disciplined and compact, but stretched against quality.
- Ivory Coast quality & depth: Kessié, Sangaré, and Amad Diallo (scored vs Ecuador) drive a varied, superior attack.
- Goal difference matters: Ivory Coast may push for a margin given the tight second-place race.
- Clean-sheet pedigree: Ivory Coast kept clean sheets in all six CAF qualifiers — win-to-nil is live.
Prediction & Probabilities
| Outcome | Typical odds | Implied (no-vig) | Our model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast win | 1/7 (1.14) | ~84% | 84% |
| Draw | 9/1 (10.0) | ~10% | 10% |
| Curaçao win | 22/1 (23.0) | ~6% | 6% |
Verdict: Ivory Coast win comfortably, likely to nil and by a margin given the second-place math. Headline call: Ivory Coast 2-0
Bets to Note
- Ivory Coast win to nil — their clean-sheet pedigree vs Curaçao’s blunt attack.
- Ivory Coast −1.5 handicap — quality gap + incentive to build goal difference.
- Amad Diallo anytime scorer — already scored this tournament, the cutting edge.
- Over 2.5 goals — Ivory Coast pushing for a margin against a low block that can be worn down.
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Prediction & Odds
💡 Tip: Double chance : draw or Ivory Coast
Tournament Situation
Group E
| # | Team | P | Pts | ± | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 6 | +6 |
L
L
W
W
|
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 6 | +2 |
L
W
L
W
|
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 4 | 0 |
L
W
D
L
|
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 1 | -8 |
L
D
L
|
All group matches have been played.