Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey, USA
Kickoff: 6:30 PM ET
Broadcast: FS1 / Telemundo / FIFA+ (regional availability)
Ecuador and Ivory Coast meet in a high‑profile international friendly as both nations prepare for major summer competitions. Ecuador brings its trademark defensive discipline and counterattacking structure, while Ivory Coast arrives with elite athleticism, physicality, and a dynamic attacking front.
This matchup features two teams with contrasting identities: Ecuador’s compact, organized, high‑pressing approach vs. Ivory Coast’s pace, power, and individual brilliance.
Venue & Weather
Red Bull Arena — Harrison, New Jersey
Capacity: ~25,000
Surface: Natural grass
Pitch Size: FIFA standard
Notable: One of the best football‑specific stadiums in the U.S.
Weather Forecast
Temperature: 78–82°F
Humidity: 60–65%
Wind: 5–9 mph
Rain Chance: 15%
Impact:
Ideal conditions for high‑tempo football
Humidity slightly favors Ecuador’s conditioning
Fast pitch benefits Ivory Coast’s wide attackers
Injury Report
Ecuador
Piero Hincapié — Probable (ankle soreness)
Moises Caicedo — Healthy
Enner Valencia — OUT (hamstring)
Ángelo Preciado — OUT (knee)
Impact: Valencia’s absence removes Ecuador’s most experienced finisher. Caicedo’s presence stabilizes midfield control.
Ivory Coast
Sebastian Haller — Probable (groin tightness)
Franck Kessié — Healthy
Wilfried Zaha — OUT (calf)
Odilon Kossounou — OUT (shoulder)
Impact: Zaha’s absence reduces Ivory Coast’s 1v1 threat on the wing. Kessié’s availability keeps the midfield strong.
Team Records & Recent Form
Ecuador
Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 3
Trend: Elite defensive structure; low‑scoring matches; strong in transition.
Ivory Coast
Last 5 Matches: 4–1–0
Goals For: 10
Goals Against: 4
Trend: Strong attacking form; midfield dominance; improved defensive shape.
Series History
First‑ever meeting between the nations
Ecuador is 2–2–1 in last 5 matches vs. African opponents
Ivory Coast is 3–1–1 in last 5 matches vs. CONMEBOL opponents
Key Player Matchups
1. Moises Caicedo (ECU) vs. Franck Kessié (CIV)
Two elite midfield engines
Caicedo controls tempo; Kessié drives vertical transitions
2. Piero Hincapié (ECU) vs. Nicolas Pépé (CIV)
Hincapié’s positioning vs. Pépé’s pace and dribbling
A critical battle in wide areas
3. Kevin Rodríguez (ECU) vs. Eric Bailly (CIV)
Rodríguez’s movement vs. Bailly’s physicality
Ecuador needs Rodríguez to stretch the back line
4. Ibrahim Sangaré (CIV) vs. Ecuador’s Double Pivot
Sangaré’s ball‑winning and distribution can tilt midfield control
Ecuador must avoid turnovers in central zones
Betting Trends
Ecuador
Under is 7–2 in last 9 matches
Ecuador has conceded 0 or 1 goals in 8 of last 10
3–1–1 in last 5 matches on neutral/U.S. soil
Ivory Coast
Over is 5–3 in last 8
Ivory Coast has scored 2+ goals in 6 of last 10
4–1 straight up in last 5 overall
Why Ecuador can win:
Elite defensive organization
Caicedo’s midfield control
Strong counterattacking structure
Why Ivory Coast can win:
Superior athleticism
More attacking depth
Stronger finishing options
MATCH ODDS
Ecuador + 155
Ivory Coast + 230
Draw + 185
Over 1.5 – 165 Under 1.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 13, 2026
