2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Thursday best bets including Ecuador vs Germany
Matchday Three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continues on Thursday with Groups D, E and F coming to a conclusion.
As always, our football tipsters have got you covered with their best analysis and betting angles ahead of all four matches.
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You can enjoy the latest episode below, as Matt Hill and Adam Drury dissect Thursday's games.
Matt:
2pts - Ivory Coast -4.5 corner handicap - 1.96 (BoyleSports)
0.5pt - Over 5.5 match goals - 8.00 (Sky Bet)
Adam:
1pt – Yan Diomande assist – 4.00 (William Hill)
Matt:
2pts - Ecuador to win - 3.90 (Quinn Bet/ Exchanges)
1pt - Ecuador to win to nil - 7.50 (BetVictor)
Adam:
1pt - Ecuador draw no bet - 3.00 (BetVictor)
Matt:
1.5pts - BTTS and over 2.5 goals - 2.10 (Bet365)
1pt - Yasin Ayari over 2.5 shots - 3.60 (Paddy Power)
0.5pt - Yasin Ayari over 3.5 shots - 8.00 (Sky Bet)
Adam:
0.5pts – Draw – 11/4 (AK Bets)
Matt:
1pt - Bart Verbruggen over 2.5 saves - 4.20 (William Hill)
0.5pt - Denzel Dumfries anytime scorer - 5.50 (LiveScore Bet)
Adam:
0.5pts – Ali Abdi to be carded – 5/1 (10bet)
Matt:
3pts - Draw & under 2.5 goals - 15/8 (Sky Bet)
Adam:
1pt – Draw & under 2.5 goals – 15/8 (Sky Bet)
Matt:
2pts - Turkiye to win - 3.75 (Betfred)
1pt - Turkiye over 2.5 goals - 8.00 (Bet365
Adam:
1pt - BTTS + over 2.5 goals - 2.10 (Sky Bet)
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.
Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.
He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.
When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.
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