The Netherlands are favourites to top Group A and make a deep run into the tournament. History favours them for their encounter against Ecuador having won 12 of their last 14 games against South American opposition. They will be hoping to secure the win early and rest some key players. On the other hand, the past doesn't really flatter Ecuador who haven't won against European opposition in the World Cup since 2006. However, their recent run of form with their impressive resilience in defence (7 consecutive clean sheets since March), means neither the Netherlands nor spectators should count them out.
Netherlands vs Ecuador confirmed line-ups Netherlands XI (3-4-1-2): Noppert; Aké, van Dijk, Timber; Dumfries, Koopmeiners, de Jong, Blind; Klaassen; Bergwijn, Gakpo Ecuador XI (3-4-3): Galíndez; Hincapié, Porozo, Torres; Preciado, Caicedo, Méndez, Estupiñán; Plata, Enner Valencia, Estrada
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