Is Netherlands vs Ecuador on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch World Cup fixture
Netherlands are targeting two wins out of two against an Ecuador side who surprised many with their convincing performance against Qatar in the first game of the 2022 World Cup.
The South American side beat Qatar 2-0 in a cruise of an evening against the tournament hosts, with Holland winning by the same margin against Senegal, though Louis van Gaal’s team left it late.
Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen were the Dutch heroes as they recorded their first World Cup win since 2014, while Enner Valencia scored from the penalty spot and with a terrific headerr for Ecuador.
Qatar take on Senegal in a must-win match for both teams earlier in the day; that takes place at 1pm (GMT). Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is it?
Netherlands vs Ecuador is scheduled to kick off at 4pm GMT (7pm local time) on Friday 25 November.
The game will take place at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan.
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the match will air live on ITV, and it will also stream live on the broadcaster’s ITVX streaming service, formerly ITV Hub.
Confirmed line-ups
Netherlands XI: Noppert, Timber, van Dijk, Ake, Dumfries, Koopmeiners, Frenkie de Jong, Blind, Klaassen, Gakpo, Bergwijn.
Ecuador XI: Galindez, Angelo Preciado, Porozo, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan, Plata, Mendez, Caicedo, Estrada, Valencia.
Odds
Netherlands - 3/4
Ecuador - 4/1
Draw - 13/5
Prediction
Ecuador impressed in the tournament opener but Netherlands should have too much quality for the South American side. Netherlands 2-0 Ecuador
