Both sides are built on defensive solidity: Ivory Coast kept a clean sheet in all 10 of their World Cup qualifying matches, and Ecuador are unbeaten in 19 games with strong defensive organisation. In a tight first-game opener with high stakes, both teams are likely to be cautious, and the defensive records of both sides support an under here above the 69.4% market-implied probability.

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This bet is based on Ecuador's exceptional defensive record and a 19-match unbeaten streak. [16, 19] They have proven extremely difficult to beat, conceding just five goals in 18 qualifying games. [2] Therefore, the market appears to be underestimating the difficulty Ivory Coast will have in winning this match.

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Both teams boast exceptionally robust defensive records, with Ivory Coast keeping 10 clean sheets in qualifying and Ecuador conceding just 5 in 18 matches. Given the strong likelihood of a cautious, low-scoring encounter, the draw price underestimates the true probability of a stalemate.

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