Both the Netherlands and Ecuador will feel confident before playing toe-to-toe in the FIFA World Cup 2022. For the most part, Louis van Gaal's side was underwhelming, but they managed to upset Senegal with two late goals. In contrast, the South American team dominated against the host Qatar.The Netherlands and Ecuador are meeting for the first time at a major competition. Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro will be confident in his ability to put together a team capable of frustrating Louis van Gaal's side.Memphis Depay is being brought along slowly by Van Gaal after recovering from an injury. The Barcelona forward could be in line for more game time after a short cameo against Senegal. Van Gaal made a couple of surprising calls for the Netherlands’ opener against Senegal which he is likely to reverse here. There are not any injury concerns at this moment.Enner Valencia was subbed off in the game against Qatar due to an ankle sprain. However, Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro insisted after the game that there was “no doubt” his captain would play against the Netherlands despite injury troubles. But still, there is no confirmation if he is fit enough to start in the match. Van Gaal's men have more top-level talent and experience, but Ecuador will be within striking distance the entire way. It could be a close, scrappy game, but Holland will emerge as the victor.

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荷兰队和厄瓜多尔队在2022年世界杯的正面交锋前都充满信心。在大多数情况下，范加尔的球队表现平平，但他们在比赛最后阶段的两粒进球成功地击败了塞内加尔。相比之下，这支南美球队在与东道主卡塔尔的比赛中占据优势。荷兰和厄瓜多尔在重大比赛中首次相遇。厄瓜多尔主帅古斯塔沃·阿尔法罗相信他有能力组建一支能够挫败范加尔的球队。孟斐斯·德佩从伤病中恢复后，范加尔慢慢地带着他。巴萨前锋在对阵塞内加尔的比赛中有过短暂的出场机会，他可能会获得更多的出场时间。范加尔在荷兰对阵塞内加尔的揭幕战中做出了几次令人惊讶的判罚，但他很可能在这里逆转。目前还没有任何伤病问题。瓦伦西亚在对阵卡塔尔的比赛中因为脚踝扭伤被替换下场。然而，厄瓜多尔主帅古斯塔沃·阿尔法罗在赛后坚称，他的队长“毫无疑问”会出战对阵荷兰的比赛，尽管他有伤病困扰。但是，目前还不能确定他是否能够在比赛中首发。范加尔的队员拥有更多的顶级人才和经验，但厄瓜多尔将在整个过程中都在他们的打击范围内。这可能是一场势均力敌的比赛，但荷兰将成为胜利者。