ECUADOR can frustrate Germany’s efforts to top Group A by holding the hosts to a draw in Berlin on Tuesday. The stalemate, which would leave the South Americans top of their section on goal difference, is best-priced at 100-30 with Sporting Odds.
Ecuador qualified behind only Brazil and Argentina, beating both of their illustrious rivals, and have won both of their opening two games at the finals, beating Poland 2-0 and Costa Rica 3-0. However, they remain underdogs with the layers, who quote Germany at 2-5, with Ecuador available at a general 7-1.
Although both teams are already through to the last 16, the winners of Group A will avoid a likely meeting with England in the next round.
Germany have signalled their intent by pledging to risk losing Michael Ballack - who already has a yellow card — to suspension, yet there is no reason to suspect that Ecuador will be taking things especially easy.
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Germany had to wait until the dying moments to overcome Poland last Wednesday, an injury-time winner maintaining their 100 per cent record, with the form of striker Lukas Podolski proving a cause for concern.