Ecuador 0–0 Curacao
Ecuador created far more (2.84–0.50 xG) but were held to a 0–0 draw.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Ecuador vs Curacao?
- It finished 0–0, so there was no scoreboard winner. The xG was Ecuador 2.84, Curacao 0.50.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Ecuador vs Curacao?
- Ecuador created the better chances (2.84–0.50 xG), but the match finished 0–0.
- Fair resultWas Ecuador 0–0 Curacao fair by xG?
- Not fully. Ecuador had the better xG profile, but only took one point.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Ecuador took only 1 point from 2.66 xPts (Δ -1.66), leaving the most on the table by xG.
- Ranking contextWas Ecuador 0–0 Curacao a published FIFA ranking upset?
- Partly on the result, not by xG. Curacao entered 46th of 48 in the World Cup field; Ecuador entered 21st of 48. The match was drawn, but xG favored the higher-ranked side 2.84–0.50.
Ecuador out-chanced Curacao by a distance — and still drew 0–0: Ecuador piled up the chances and Curacao held firm. By expected goals this was one of the most lopsided stalemates of the group stage — a result that flatters Curacao far more than the run of play did.
| Score | 0–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Ecuador 2.84 · Curacao 0.50 |
| Expected points (xPts) | Ecuador 2.66 · Curacao 0.23 |
| Stage | Group E |
| Published FIFA rank | Ecuador FIFA #23 (21st of 48) · Curacao FIFA #82 (46th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Ecuador vs Curacao?
Ecuador created the better chances — 2.84–0.50 xG, an edge of 2.34. But it finished 0–0, Ecuador unable to convert the better chances. In expected points, Ecuador earned 2.66 and Curacao 0.23 from this game; the actual return was 1 and 1 (Δ -1.66 for Ecuador, +0.77 for Curacao).
Was Ecuador lucky or unlucky?
Ecuador were wasteful in front of goal — just 0 from 2.84 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.50 xGA). On balance their result return trailed the chances (Δ -1.66).
Was Curacao lucky or unlucky?
Curacao were about on script in attack — 0 from 0.50 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 0 from 2.84 xGA faced. On balance a fortunate return — more than the chances merited (Δ +0.77).
What Ecuador 0–0 Curacao means for Group E
Ecuador sit 3rd in Group E on 4 points (5.51 xPts, Δ -1.51); Curacao sit 4th on 1 point (1.01 xPts, Δ -0.01). See the full Group E table →
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