Ladbrokes previews Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in Group E at the 2026 World Cup, with bet builder tips
Ecuador backed to claim all three points, as Enner Valencia scores another World Cup goal
Amad Diallo tipped to impress, with Moises Caicedo committing multiple fouls
Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador in Group E at the 2026 World Cup, including odds, predictions, and bet builder tips.
Below, our experts have put together the ultimate Ivory Coast vs Ecuador bet builder, with predicted lineups, goalscorer picks, and the latest live betting markets.
Our predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Galindez / Franco, Ordonez, Pacho, Hincapie / M. Caicedo, Vite / Yeboah, Paez, Angulo / E. Valencia
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador: Bet builder tips
Enner Valencia to score anytime for Ecuador
Scorer of the first goal at the 2022 World Cup, Enner Valencia has already more than made his mark on the international stage, and we're tipping him to come to the fore once again with a goal in Ecuador's Group E opener.
It's been a decade since the former West Ham and Everton striker played in the Premier League, but the 36-year-old is still scoring goals in Mexico, and lining up in arguably the strongest Ecuador side of his career, the veteran should get plenty of chances to show his class. One goal away from 50 for his country, Valencia has scored six World Cup goals in two tournaments so far, and in what will surely be his final tournament, he's destined to stamp his authority.
So we're tipping Enner Valencia to score against Ivory Coast in this massive Group E clash, with the Pachuca man picking up exactly where he left off in 2022.
The Manchester United winger impressed massively as Ivory Coast reached the quarter-finals of AFCON last year, and having already made 18 appearances for his country at the age of 23, he's becoming a key cog in what could be a really dangerous machine at the 2026 World Cup. Diallo averaged almost a shot on target per 90 in the 2025/26 Premier League season, and just over two shots per game, so when the opportunities present themselves, you can always rely on the wide man to try his luck.
With that in mind, we're backing 1+ shots on target for Amad Diallo in Ivory Coast vs Ecuador, with the rising star justifying his special reputation.
Moises Caicedo to commit 2+ fouls
Boasting a player of Moises Caicedo's quality in midfield shows the levels that Ecuador can reach this summer, but in a battling Group E affair, we're tipping the Chelsea man to commit at least two fouls against Ivory Coast.
Despite his undeniable talent, Caicedo's combative, biting style of play has seen him labelled something of a destroyer in the middle of the park, and with an average of almost two fouls committed per 90 in the Premier League, it's hard to argue. Only two players picked up more than his 11 yellow cards in the league last season, and against Ivory Coast's tricky attackers, we think the £100million man could be caught out a few times in Ecuador's World Cup curtain-raiser.
As a result, the third pick of our Ivory Coast vs Ecuador bet builder is for Moises Caicedo to commit 2+ fouls, setting the tone for a full-blooded evening in Philadelphia.
Ecuador to beat Ivory Coast in Group E
Rounding off our Ivory Coast vs Ecuador preview and predictions, we're tipping Sebastian Beccacece's Ecuadorians to kick off their World Cup campaign with a win, scraping past the Elephants and grabbing an early advantage in the race for the knockouts.
Having only suffered one defeat since June 2024 - which came against international powerhouses Brazil - Ecuador come into this game as slight favourites to take all three points, with their individual quality giving them the upper hand according to the bookies. Whether it's back-to-back Champions League winner Willian Pacho or Premier League champion Piero Hincapie, La Tricolor boast some serious talent, and their experience of the biggest moments should see them come out on top here.
So, with that being said, the fourth and final pick for our bet builder is for Ecuador to win, starting their World Cup with a victory for the second tournament in a row.
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Ivory Coast vs Ecuador takes place on Monday, 15 June, with kick-off for the Group E match scheduled for 00:00 BST.
How can I watch Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at the World Cup?
The World Cup match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador will be shown live on BBC and BBC iPlayer for UK viewers.
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