Curacao vs Ivory Coast Predictions – Group E (Match 9)

Ivory Coast have done enough across their first two games to suggest they should have the edge in this one.

They opened with a really professional 1-0 win over Ecuador, before going down 2-1 to Germany in a game where they were far from disgraced. There has been plenty to like in the way they have set up, looking organised without the ball, physical in the contest, and dangerous when they can get into space.

With pace out wide and enough quality through the middle, this feels like a matchup they should be able to control. The next step is turning those promising patches into a full 90-minute performance, and this looks a nice spot for them to bounce back and keep their tournament hopes alive.

Prediction: Ivory Coast to Win & Over 2.5 Goals @ $1.60

Value: Ivory Coast to Cover (-2.5 Goals) @ $2.20

Player Pick: Franck Kessie Anytime Goalscorer @ $3.30