Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterPlenty thought Germany vs Ecuador would be the decider for Group E's top spot.But while Die Mannschaft have won their first two games the second with a nervy, last-minute winner La Tri have flattered to deceive and haven't lived up to their billing as potential dark horses.Can Ecuador spring a shock in the final group match, or will Germany secure nine points from nine?Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kGermany vs Ecuador odds from BOYLE SPORTSGermany WIN - 4/5Draw - 11/4Ecuador WIN - 14/5Germany vs Ecuador predictionsGermany have been impressive in North America so far, but their very clear defensive weaknesses have been evident to everyone.A woeful lapse of concentration against Curacao, followed by a first-half Ivory Coast strike that the Germans had to overturn last time out, mean that the last clean sheet that 40-year-old Manuel Neuer kept at a World Cup came in the 2014 final: and it's a defence that's also set to be tested by an injury to Nico Schlotterbeck. You may like Ivory Coast vs Ecuador prediction, as the former AFCON champions return to world stage How to watch Ecuador vs Curacao for FREE How to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast for FREE Ecuador have the opposite problem: they're resolute at the back, with the likes of Piero Hincapie and Willian Pacho, though their lack of anything remotely creative or prolific in front of goal has hamstrung them this summer, to a 1-0 loss to the Ivorians and a 0-0 against Curacao, who they were banking on snatching three points from.Nagelsmann will probably use this as an opportunity to rotate: Deniz Undav's form surely deserves a start, Jamie Leweling and Angelo Stiller will be angling for chances to stake a claim in the side, and Max Beier may offer something as a wide forward that the Germans haven't really used so far, with much of their width coming from Nathanel Brown at full-back.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ecuador, meanwhile, will have to go for broke to have any chance of turning the tide on their dismal World Cup: will Chelsea loanee Kendry Paez get the opportunity to show what he can do?Germany vs Ecuador score predictionWith Germans already qualified, perhaps looking to rest players and an eye on the last-32, the sensible money is on this one being incredibly low-scoring.Rather like the clash with the Ivory Coast, however, this one will likely open up as Ecuador abandon defensive solidity to throw the kitchen sink at a German side who could rip through them in transition.Prediction: Germany 1-0 EcuadorHow to watch Germany vs EcuadorYou can watch Germany vs Ecuador in Group E of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.The match will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.What's your Scotland vs Morocco prediction? Let us know below...TOPICSGermanyEcuadorMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
