Ivory Coast take on Curacao in the final round of Group E games knowing a victory will be enough to earn their passage to the World Cup knockout rounds.
Emerse Fae's men scored a 90th minute winner to defeat Ecuador in their opening Group E match, but went on to lose 2-1 against Germany after conceding an injury-time goal on Saturday.
Despite the setback, the Elephants' destiny is still in their own hands and a win will secure second place and send the team through to the last 32.
Curacao have so far enjoyed their maiden World Cup appearance. Though they endured a 7-1 defeat by Germany, they scored their first-ever goal at the tournament before securing their first point by holding Ecuador to a goalless draw.
Dick Advocaat's men can still progress with a win, while a draw, together with an Ecuador loss against Germany, would see them enter the running as one of the eight best third-placed sides.
However, conceding seven to Germany dented the nation's goal difference which could play a role in deciding which sides go through after points are taken into account.
Curacao v Ivory Coast Tips Summary
Best Bet - Ivory Coast to win to nil @ 8/11
Alternative Bet - Amad Diallo anytime goalscorer @ 20/21
Bet Builder - Over 2.5 goals, Eloy Room to make 5+ saves, Yan Dimonade to record 2+ shots & Amad Diallo to record 2+ shots on target @ 10/1
Curacao v Ivory Coast Prediction
Best Bet: Ivory Coast to win to nil @ 8/11
The Ivory Coast proved why they have been considered World Cup dark horses this summer as they took the lead against Germany and only fell to defeat in injury-time.
Going ahead through Franck Kessie on the half hour mark, the Elephants gave Julian Nagelsmann's side a real test before going down to a late brace from substitute Deniz Undav.
Getting the better of Ecuador in the opening game means the Ivory Coast are now in control of their own group standing when they face Curacao and Fae's side know a win will secure their place in the knockouts.
Ivory Coast are big favourites to beat Curacao despite the Blue Wave's draw and shutout against Ecuador and should be relatively untroubled when the sides meet in Philadelphia.
Having kept four clean sheets in their last seven matches, the Elephants can be confident of beating Curacao to nil and advancing to the last 32.
Alternative Bet: Amad Diallo anytime goalscorer @ 20/21
Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a 90th minute winner against Ecuador and earn his country a crucial three points in their opening World Cup game.
With Germany to come in the second match, it was imperative the Elephants got off to a strong start and the Manchester United frontman was on hand to place the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the area to give his side a 1-0 victory.
The 23-year-old has scored two goals in his last three international games, netting six times for his nation since October.
Diallo started against Germany and is expected to keep his place in the side, so he will be eager to add to his tally in the Ivory Coast's final Group E clash.
Curacao v Ivory Coast Bet Builder Tip
Over 2.5 goals
Eloy Room to make 5+ saves
Yan Dimonade to record 2+ shots
Amad Diallo to record 2+ shots on target
Pays @ 10/1
While Curacao will have been buoyed by their clean sheet against Ecuador, El Tri have looked toothless at the World Cup and Ivory Coast should prove a much more difficult test for the Blue Wave backline.
Having seen Germany score seven past Advocaat's side, the Elephants will head into the game expecting to boost their own goal tally, so backing over 2.5 goals could prove a smart play.
Curacao have faced a total of 52 shots in their opening two games and goalkeeper Eloy Room can expect to be busy again against Ivory Coast.
The former PSV keeper made 15 saves to deny Ecuador and, while he is expected to concede when taking on the Elephants, he will likely make more stops when regularly called into action.
Goalscorer Amad recorded two shots on target against Ecuador and should get a number of opportunities to take aim and test Room in Philadelphia.
Ivory Coast team-mate Yan Diomande has also impressed at the tournament and the RB Leipzig winger will look to create more chances after hitting three shots in the previous two matches.
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Key Match Stats
Curacao followed up their first World Cup goal with their first World Cup point against Ecuador
Ivory Coast scored a 90th-minute winner against Ecuador before conceding in the 94th minute to Germany
The Group E clash will be the first-ever meeting between Curacao and the Ivory Coast
Curacao have won just one game in their last seven matches dating back to November
The Ivory Coast have been victorious in six of their last eight games
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