Qatar v El Salvador betting tips: Last-eight clash of styles

In term of Qatar v El Salvador betting tips, the Maroons are 27/20 to score more than one goal in the contest.

El Salvador booked their place in the quarter-finals despite losing their last Group A game 1-0 to 11-times Gold Cup champions Mexico at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas – having previously defeated both Guatemala and Trinidad & Tobago 2-0.

Twice runners-up, El Salvador have not progressed beyond the last eight since the competition went to a group and knockout format in 1996.

Key battles

La Selecta will likely again attempt to rely on a solid defence in Sunday’s showdown and are 18/5 to upset the favourites.

El Salvador gave Mexico a serious test, particularly after they went behind to what proved to be the winner from Chaka Rodriguez and they were unlucky not to snatch a late equaliser.

They are 6/1 to win to nil and their odds to either win or draw this game in 90 minutes in the double chance market are 17/20.

The loss to Mexico was El Salvador’s first competitive defeat under coach Hugo Perez, whose record since taking over in April is 6-2-1 overall.

The vastly experienced former US national team manager has instilled a different scheme and it seems to be paying dividends.

Amando Moreno, currently with USL Championship club New Mexico United, is one of several US dual-nationals Perez has recruited to bolster and diversify his predominantly domestic-based player pool.

Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta, top US youth international Josh Perez (the manager’s nephew) and Seattle Sounders’ Alex Roldan have become key contributors in a side that is based on possession football.

The Qatar v El Salvador betting tips sees this solid defensive team at 13/5 to keep a clean sheet in a fascinating clash against a free-scoring Qatar side.

The odds for three or more goals to be scored in 90 minutes are 13/8.

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication