Ecuador vs. Ivory Coast odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets by expert on 18-8 roll (opens original article in a new tab)

SportsLine's Martin Green predicts a low-scoring match between Ecuador and Ivory Coast in the 2026 World Cup, favoring the Under 1.5 goals with both teams having strong defenses.

• Ecuador is favored at +155 on the money line for the 2026 World Cup match against Ivory Coast
• Ivory Coast and Ecuador both have strong defensive records in qualifiers
• The over/under for total goals is 1.5 with expert prediction leaning towards Under