Ecuador vs France: Preview and Predicted Lineup

Ecuador and France play each other in final group game of Group E in FIFA World Cup 2014.

These team shave met once previously in international friendly match and France won the match by 2-0. The match was held in 2008 and Bafetimbi Gomis scored a second half brace to inspire the European side to a win.

Ecuador were victorious in their previous match against Honduras after Enner Valencia scored a brace. They however were unlucky to lose out to a last minute winner of Sefferovic against Switzerland which they lost 2-1. Enner Valencia has scored 3 goals in 2 games and must score here if they are to go to next round.

France are having a good tournament in Brazil as they have registered 2 consecutive victories already. They won their first match against Honduras by 3-0 after Kareme Benzema scored a brace. They then continued their form on goal by scoring five past Switzerland in recent 5-2 win. Benzema has three goals to his name already.

Team News:

Ecuador have no injuries and suspension so they will have their strongest lineup to play against potential group toppers France in this game. They need to bring some positive result and hope Switzerland falter if they are to go through to next round.

France will be without midfielder Yohan Cabaye who is suspended for the game due to consecutive bookings. Mamdou Sakho and Lorient Koscienlt both are a doubt but might play if Deschamps changes faces up front to give chance to other players as well.

Probable Starting Lineup:

France:

Formation: 4 – 3 – 3

Hugo Lloris (GK): Patrice EVra, Mamodou Sakho, Lorient Koscienly, Bacary Sagna: Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi, Mousa Sissoko: Kareme Benzema, Olivier Giroud, Mathieu Valbuena

Ecuador:

Formation: 4 – 4 – 2

Alexander Dominguez (GK): Juan Carlos Paredes, Frickson Erazo, Jorge Guagua, Walter Ayovi: Antonio Valencia, Segundo Castillo, Christan Noboa, Jefferson Montero: Ener Valencia, Felipe Caicedo