Curacao vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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On Thursday, the action in Group E will conclude with two games, one of which sees Curacao take on Ivory Coast. Both teams will be looking to secure qualification to the knockouts.
After their heavy defeat against the Germans, the Curacao boys did well to steady their World Cup ship by tying against Ecuador. They now need to go up another level to beat the Ivorians.
Despite not scoring against Ecuador, Curacao produced some encouraging offensive moments. They were rather lucky not to concede, and they could struggle defensively against a strong Ivorian team, but don’t be surprised if they do damage on the break, leaving ‘Both Teams to Score’ looking a little too leniently priced at odds of +175.
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Curacao vs Côte d'Ivoire Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|
4
|
1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 |
Curacao and Côte d'Ivoire Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 20, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 21, 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
Jun 17, 2025 - CONCACAF Gold Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 20, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
May 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - FIFA Series
Mar 27, 2026 - FIFA Series
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 20, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 20, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 31, 2025 - AFCON
Curacao - Côte d'Ivoire: Form Analysis
Considering that they were all over the place defensively against the Germans, conceding seven goals, Curacao weren’t expected to keep things tight against Ecuador. Realistically, they didn’t, with the minnows giving up lots of chances, though they managed to cling on to the clean sheet, earning a point, a point that gives them a slim chance of making the knockouts. Unfortunately, to get through, they’ll need to outscore what is a rather useful Ivory Coast team.
Unfortunately, to get through, they’ll need to outscore what is a rather useful Ivory Coast team.
The Ivorians also kept a clean sheet against the Ecuadorians, before scoring late in the day to come out on top during the first round of group games. For a long time, it also looked as if they’d picked up a precious three points against the Germans, leading through Frank Kessie’s first-half goal, before a late double from Denis Undav left Emerse Faé’s men empty handed in Toronto. Still, their performance was a pleasing one.
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Côte d'Ivoire v Curacao last Lineups
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
T. Doornbusch
T. Bodak
DefenderS. Sambo
R. Van Eijma
R. Bazoer
MidfielderK. Felida
G. Roemeratoe
A. Martha
ForwardT. Noslin
K. Gorre
G. Kastaneer
B. Kuwas
J. Margaritha
J. Antonisse
S. Hansen
M. Kone
A. Lafont
DefenderO. Diomande
G. Doue
E. Ndicka
C. Operi
MidfielderS. Fofana
P. Guiagon
J. Seri
ForwardS. Adingra
O. Diakite
B. Toure
N. Pepe
E. Guessand
E. Wahi
Missing players
J. Locadia
W. Singo
Curacao & Côte d'Ivoire Squad Analysis
Will Dick Advocaat change much ahead of this game? Probably not. Unfortunately, starting forward Jurgen Locadia, who plays his club football in the US with Miami FC, picked up an injury and may not feature here. Gervane Kastaneer, once of Coventry City in the English Championship, is likely to come in.
Gervane Kastaneer, once of Coventry City in the English Championship, is likely to come in.
For the Ivorians, nothing much should change. Despite losing, the performance was strong against Germany, so Emerse Faé won’t be looking to rip up the script. Sadly, he will need to replace Wilfred Singo, who went off with a hamstring problem last time out. Both Yan Diomande and Christ Inao Oulai impressed last time out and will likely remain in the starting XI.
Most goals and assists
Curacao
Côte d'Ivoire
L. Comenencia
(1 Goals)
A. Diallo
(1 Goals)
,
F. Kessie
(1 Goals)
W. Singo
(1 Assists)
Curacao - Côte d'Ivoire Key Points
- We've already seen Curacao score against higher-ranked opponents at this tournament.
- Curacao have scored in four of their last five games.
- The Ivorians have scored in each of their last five.
- Between them, the two teams have failed to score just once at this tournament.
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Our Curacao vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction
Both teams found the net when Curacao played Germany, and although the minnows didn’t score last time out, as touched on above, they still created some promising moments. They absolutely lack the defensive strength to stop this Ivory Coast team, but they can threaten on the break, especially given that the Ivorians have shown that they’re happy to get forward and attack.
With Curacao failing to score in only one of their last five, and with Ivory Coast scoring in each of their last five, ‘Both Teams to Score’ makes slightly more appeal than a price of +175 may suggest.
Our Curacao vs Ivory Coast Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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