CuraƧao and the Ivory Coast face each other on Thursday in what could be a standout World Cup match. CuraƧao are the smallest nation at the World Cup but are showing big heart after a decisive draw against Ecuador. The Ivory Coast are currently in second place in Group E and will be hoping to stay there to go straight through to the knockout round. Weāve rounded up the views of the traders at Kalshi to give you a breakdown of what to expect and some ideas if youāre thinking about making your own predictions.
CuraƧao and the Ivory Coast have never faced each other, so we donāt have a head-to-head record to consult. However, a quick look at the statistics from each teamās previous matches hands the advantage squarely to the Ivory Coast.
The Ivory Coast is making its fourth appearance in this World Cup, but the first since 2014. In the two previous matches, the Elephants have shown themselves as strong contenders, beating Ecuador 1-0 and scoring first against Germany before losing 2-1.
CuraƧao is making their first appearance in the World Cup and have faced mixed fortunes. The sterling efforts of keeper Eloy Room saw them keep Ecuador at bay to secure a pivotal 0-0 draw. They were less fortunate against Germany, however, with a 7-1 defeat as the final result. However, scoring one against one of the dominant teams will have put a spring in their step.
CuraƧao are currently in fourth place in the Group E table, tied on one point with Ecuador but behind on goal difference. Itās unlikely that theyāll be able to move far enough up the table to progress into the final 32 based on their third-place position, but this will still be a key match. If Ecuador loses to Germany by some margin, CuraƧao could potentially move into third place.
CuraƧao vs Ivory Coast Match details
CuraƧao may not have managed to deliver many goals so far this World Cup, but what they have delivered is drama, and thatās what weāre hoping for from this match.
At Kalshi, the Ivory Coast are overwhelming favorites to win this match, with a current 85% chance of victory compared to CuraƧaoās 6%. This has remained steady since the tournament opened and would seem likely given their previous results.
The Ivory Coast have more firepower than CuraƧao, but The Blue Wave have shown theyāre not to be trifled with. Theyāll likely double down on defense to reduce any goal difference to try and maintain their third place position.
In CuraƧaoās match against Ecuador, veteran goalkeeper Eloy Room made an incredible 15 saves to prevent Ecuador from scoring, helping his team to win their first-ever World Cup point. This record matches the all-time saves in a World Cup match. We donāt think this will be enough to prevent the Ivory Coast from winning, but it might make them think twice about how they approach this game.
Kalshi has a stellar choice of World Cup prediction markets covering this match and is very easy to use, even for beginners. To get started, simply click on the links on this page and sign into your account or register if youāre new. Then, navigate to the āSoccerā > āWorld Cupā section to see the latest events. Hereās how the probabilities are currently standing for all match outcomes:
| Nominee | Chance | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast to win | 85% | $0.85 | $0.16 |
| Tie | 11% | $0.11 | $0.90 |
| CuraƧao to win | 6% | $0.06 | $0.95 |
Alongside the picks for the winner, Kalshi is offering a number of prop picks. Some of the highlights among these are:
It seems to be pretty clear that Germany will top Group E, but this match could be a key factor in the battle to finish in second or third place. The Ivory Coast are heavily backed to win, but CuraƧao have shown strong potential and an exceptionally robust defense headlined by their keeper.
Whether you fancy trading on the match winner or you want to consider a few prop picks, Kalshi makes a great base. Discover the choice of markets and an easy-to-use system by tapping on our links to visit Kalshi now.
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