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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Philips Stadion · Referee S. Stegemann · Analysis updated 21:31 UTC

Netherlands vs Ecuador Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.50 expected goals for Netherlands and 1.00 for Ecuador, a combined total of 2.50. That distribution gives Netherlands the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Netherlands win

48.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.50 – 1.00

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Netherlands home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Ecuador away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Netherlands to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 26% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.50 goals for Netherlands and 1.00 for Ecuador, a combined 2.50 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Netherlands win49%
Draw26%
Ecuador win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

51%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score49%

Correct score

  • 1–012.3%
  • 1–112.3%
  • 2–09.2%
  • 2–19.2%
  • 0–08.2%

Recent form

Netherlands

  • 2026-10-04T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Serbia · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-01T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Greece · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-27T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Serbia · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-24T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Germany · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-06-30T01:00:00.000Z · H vs Morocco · 1-1 (D)

Ecuador

  • 2026-10-01T10:10:00.000Z · A vs Japan · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-24T11:00:00.000Z · A vs South Korea · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-07-01T01:00:00.000Z · A vs Mexico · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-06-25T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Germany · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-06-21T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Curaçao · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-03-31T18:45:00.000Z · Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador (Friendlies)
  • 2022-11-25T16:00:00.000Z · Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador (World Cup)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Netherlands win, at 48.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 49% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 49% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.