Ecuador vs. Germany Prediction, Picks, Lineups for World Cup 2026

Ecuador wraps up a winless group stage with a slim chance of qualifying for the knockout rounds when they face Germany. The South American side is one of just three teams with no goals at the 2026 World Cup. Germany is favored in this one, returning a 1.51x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks with a win for the 4:00 p.m. ET match.

Meanwhile, Germany aims to go a perfect 3-0 in group play after winning its first two matches by a combined score of 9-2. The European side has already punched its ticket to the knockout rounds, making it the first time Germany has advanced past the group stage since winning the World Cup in 2014.

Below, we’ll break down our Ecuador vs. Germany prediction and picks for Thursday afternoon’s World Cup 2026 match, including the spread, total goals, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Ecuador vs. Germany World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Thursday, June 25

How to watch Ecuador vs. Germany: FOX (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m. ET

Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Group: Group E

Germany enters Thursday afternoon’s match as the favorite, even after already being crowned winners of Group E. They now face an Ecuadorian club that has had a disappointing start to the competition after entering as dark horses to make a deep run.

Ecuador has taken 39 shots, with 16 on target, and has yet to find the back of the net once. No team has hit the woodwork more than La Tricolor (4), and no matter where or how they shoot, Sebastian Beccacece’s side cannot score.

Ecuador’s attacking struggles were apparent during CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers when Beccacece’s squad scored just 14 goals in 18 matches. They have always hung their hat on the defensive side but will need to employ an all-out attack today for a chance at qualifying.

For Germany, it could be a group of primary reserves later this afternoon. The DFB Team took care of business, led by the stellar play of substitute attacker Deniz Undav, who is now tied for a tournament-high 5 goal contributions as a reserve in both games.

Undav may start alongside many of Germany’s reserves as the normal starting XI rests for what could be a deep run as the tournament continues.

Ecuador vs. Germany: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Thursday, June 25

Germany enters Thursday’s game as the favorites, returning a 1.51x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks. Meanwhile, Ecuador will continue its quest for its first goal of the tournament with a more concerted effort to get forward and put pressure on Germany’s defense.

It would be uncharacteristic for Germany to sit back and invite pressure like Curaçao did in Ecuador’s previous game. This means the South American side could have better opportunities to counterattack, use all the space on the pitch, and try to upset the Group E winners. 

Here are the full payouts for the Ecuador vs. Germany match on PrizePicks.

• Winner Payout: Ecuador – 4.76x | Tie – 4.34x | Germany – 1.51x
• Spread: Germany -1.5 (2.5x Payout) 
• Total Goals: 2.5 (Over – 1.58x)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes 1.72x | No 2.04x

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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Ecuador vs. Germany Prediction on Total Goals for World Cup 2026 

Here are the key stats and trends for Ecuador vs. Germany before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks.

• No team has scored more goals (9) than Germany at the 2026 World Cup. They rank third in big chances created with 11 in the competition.
• Germany and Ecuador are first and second, respectively, in shots on target per game. Germany is averaging 9.5, while Ecuador averages 8 SOT.
• Ecuador generated 2.84 xG in its last match. They've now generated 3.85 xG across both games with no goals to show for it. Meanwhile, Germany has outperformed its xG by 2.89 heading into Matchday 3.
• Ecuador has given up the fewest goals (1) in the group, while Germany has conceded just 1 in each game. Both goals the DFB team gave up were in the first half.
• An Ecuador emphasis on crossing balls into the penalty area has proven unsuccessful through two matches. The South American side ranks third with 7.5 accurate crosses per game, albeit without scoring.

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Ecuador vs. Germany Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Thursday, June 25

Here are the projected Ecuador vs. Germany lineups for today's World Cup match. Lineups are not official and are based on historical data.

Ecuador Lineup vs. Germany Today

Projected Formation: 3-4-2-1

• Goalkeeper: Hernán Gálindez
• Defense: Ángelo Preciado, Joel Ordóñez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapié, Pervis Estupiñán
• Midfield: Alan Franco, Moisés Caicedo, 
• Forwards: John Yeboah, Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia

Germany Lineup vs. Ecuador Today

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Oliver Baumann
• Defense: Joshua Kimmich, Malick Thiaw, Antonio Rüdiger, David Raum
• Midfield: León Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, Nadiem Amiri
• Forwards: Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav, Maximilian Beier

Ecuador vs. Germany Picks, Player Stats for World Cup: 6/25/26

Here are the top Ecuador vs. Germany player picks to target on Thursday, June 25. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by Moisés Caicedo, Antonio Rüdiger, and Deniz Undav.

Ecuador MF Moisés Caicedo Pick vs. Germany 

Moisés Caicedo Projections via PrizePicks: 55.5 Passes Attempted, 0.5 Shots (Goblin), 1.5 Shots Assisted

• Moisés Caicedo has been Ecuador’s primary engine in the center of the pitch, moving the ball from endline to endline and trying to push the ball into dangerous areas. Primarily known for his defense, Caicedo has had to take on a different role this World Cup. He's averaging 86 passes attempted after the first two matches. 
• Caicedo and Ecuador as a whole will continue to flood Germany with shots in an all-important Matchday 3 that could be La Tricolor’s final game. He has taken one shot in each game thus far and could try his luck several times in this match. 
• The Chelsea superstar ranks fourth among all players in key passes per game, averaging 3.5. He has consistently put his teammates in positions to score in both games thus far.

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Germany DF Antonio Rüdiger vs. Ecuador 

Antonio Rüdiger Projections via PrizePicks: 66.5 Passes Attempted, 4.5 Clearances, 0.5 Fouls (Goblin)

• Antonio Rüdiger should move into a bigger role for the remainder of the tournament following Nico Schlotterbeck’s ligament injury. Thursday figures to be his first start of the tournament, where he's the most experienced center back for both sides.
• Rüdiger has had 3 clearances in limited minutes across both games. Germany could be forced into many defensive clearances, with Ecuador seemingly eager to push for goals in this match.
• The Real Madrid star has made a name for himself as one of the more aggressive defenders in world football over the years. He hasn't committed a foul in his ~60 minutes played thus far, but he averaged 1 foul per game during qualifiers.

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Germany FW Deniz Undav vs. Ecuador 

Deniz Undav Projections via PrizePicks: 0.5 Goals (Demon), 0.5 Shots on Target (Goblin), 0.5 Fouls (Goblin)

• In what could be his first World Cup start, Undav may look to score in his third consecutive match. The 29-year-old followed up his goal in the opener with a brace last Saturday against the Ivory Coast.
• The Stuttgart striker has had at least 1 shot on target in each game despite coming on as a substitute in both matches. He may have plenty of chances to get a shot on goal on Thursday afternoon.
• Undav has had at least 1 foul in each of his appearances thus far. The forward likes to press high and is prone to fouling as he aims to win the ball up the pitch. With his expected increase of minutes, perhaps there's another foul in store.

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