The first game of the Fifa World Cup 2022 is on Sunday 2022 between the host Qatar and Ecuador of group A.

Ecuador is expected to keep things tight at the back once

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more after keeping six straight clean sheets in the six friendlies they played prior to the World Cup.

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Qatar is still a mystery because it hasn't played much competitive football recently,

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but its third-place finish at the Arab Cup last summer will give them hope that they can compete.

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Qatar vs Ecuador tips and prediction

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Backing Ecuador to keep a clean sheet should appeal and they are offered a healthy looking 12/5 (3.40) to win to nil.

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