Curacao have scored in four of their last five matches
Ivory Coast have won two of their last 10 internationals by at least two goals
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Curacao fought extremely hard to take a single point from their opening two World Cup matches and their next challenge is to try and pull off a shock victory against Ivory Coast at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
It has been backs-to-the-wall stuff from Dick Advocaat's side, who faced 26 shots in their 7-1 loss to Germany and another 27 in their miraculous goalless draw against Ecuador.
However, Curacao are arriving at the third game knowing that a victory would give them a great chance of progressing to the knockout rounds.
Ivory Coast are two points better off despite a painful 2-1 loss to Germany in their second fixture.
The Elephants gave the Germans a tough game but were ultimately disappointed after squandering a one-goal half-time advantage.
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Team news
Curacao's first choice centre-forward Jurgen Locadia came off with a knock against Ecuador and faces a late assessment. A possible replacement is Gervane Kastaneer, who netted five goals during World Cup qualifying.
Kenji Gorre has recovered from a knee injury sustained a couple of months ago and could make his first start of the tournament.
For Ivory Coast, defender Wilfred Singo (hamstring) was forced off against Germany and looks a certain absentee. Striker Elye Wahi is back in contention, but Evan Ndicka (thigh) has only just returned to full training.
The stats
Six of Ivory Coast's last seven World Cup goals have come after half-time.
Ivory Coast have won four of their last five games.
Of the last 15 goals Curacao have conceded, 11 came in the second half and they have been level at the break in three of their last four fixtures.
Curacao have kept clean sheets in three of their last four competitive matches.
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Prediction
World Cup football has been a tough learning curve for Curacao, but the Caribbean minnows are still battling for a place in the round of 32 and they can give a good account of themselves in their final Group E fixture.
All of the pressure and expectation will be on Ivory Coast, who need a victory to make sure of staying in second place.
The Ivorians competed well against Germany and can count themselves slightly unfortunate to have lost that game.
But they face a very different test against a defensive-minded Curacao and may have difficulty breaking them down.
Ivory Coast are well-placed to advance beyond the World Cup group stage for the first time in their history, but they might have to settle for either a draw or a single-goal success.
Score prediction: Curacao 0-1 Ivory Coast
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