Leroy Sané’s early strike was not enough as Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in a pulsating World Cup encounter. The German winger opened the scoring inside two minutes, but Ecuador turned the match on its head with goals from Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.
Ecuador 2:1 Germany — Match Report
First half1 - 1
- 43(Foul)
- 44(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 48VAR review (K. Havertz)
- 50(Unsporting behaviour)
- 89(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Ecuador vs Germany?
Ecuador 2-1 Germany (World Cup).
Who scored?
Leroy Sané (2', assist Florian Wirtz) for Germany; Nilson Angulo (9', assist Pedro Vite) for Ecuador; Gonzalo Plata (78', assist Kevin Rodriguez) for Ecuador.
Was Ecuador's win deserved?
Not really — the opponent was the better side; Ecuador won on finishing.
Were there any cards in Ecuador vs Germany?
Yellow cards: Piero Hincapié (Ecuador); Aleksandar Pavlovic (Germany); Alan Franco (Ecuador); Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador).
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Head to Head meetings
Ecuador – Germany
Ecuador
Germany
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Form
Ecuador
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 0Draws
- 4Losses
Germany
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Ecuador – Germany
Recent form favours Germany to win
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Germany opened the score in 8 of the last 10 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 3.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 4.75 | 1.57 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Germany
CheckLive's preview leans firmly toward Germany, driven by a commanding edge in mental composure and recent form. Germany's recent run includes 17 goals in five matches, a rhythm Ecuador's defence may struggle to contain. The historical blank slate offers no precedent, but the statistical picture is one-sided.
Both teams to score — Yes1.75
Low confidence51%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
49.2
60.3
CheckSkill
49.5
57.2
CheckMental
60.4
79.6
CheckLive total57.4 vs 62.8+5.4
More match signals
Away win — Germany59%1.57
Germany (DNB)58%1.29
Under 2.550%2.20
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match between Ecuador and Germany?
Germany are the clear favourites to win. Their superior form, mental edge, and attacking firepower make them the likeliest winner. Ecuador will need a near-perfect performance to take points off a side that has swept through the group stage so far. A Germany victory is the most probable outcome based on all available indicators.
Who has better form coming into this match?
Germany have the better form, as shown by their five-match winning streak with 17 goals scored. Ecuador have struggled for consistency, with only two wins in five and a leaky defence. The form gap is significant and points to a comfortable Germany performance. Form is further reinforced by Germany's tournament experience.
Will both teams score in Ecuador vs Germany?
The BTTS market is less likely here. Germany's defence has conceded only four goals in five games, while Ecuador have scored more than once only twice in that span. Germany's control of possession should limit Ecuador's chances, making a clean sheet probable. The stats suggest a low-scoring game tilted toward Germany's favour.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.75 | 4.75 | 1.57 |