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Switzerland v Qatar. Qatar no good. Swiss HT/FT 4/5 365. That'll be 1/2 come the day. 3-0 4-0 5-0 big prices.
Japan to top the group 4/1? Only Netherlands to beat, and they want to top the group cus they'll have a nice pathway to the quarters/semis if they do.
Got a few more I like the look of. Just curious what everyone else is on/thinking.
Japan to top the group 4/1? Only Netherlands to beat, and they want to top the group cus they'll have a nice pathway to the quarters/semis if they do.
Got a few more I like the look of. Just curious what everyone else is on/thinking.
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Thanks I have not studied the tournament myself but this should be good and important thread, hopefully many get involved
I will really be more interested Scotland and England, I know Scotland won’t win it, but anybody have opinions on their chances on progression.
England must be in with a shout must be looking to get to semi finals at least.
GL anybody with a bet and opinions appreciated.
I will really be more interested Scotland and England, I know Scotland won’t win it, but anybody have opinions on their chances on progression.
England must be in with a shout must be looking to get to semi finals at least.
GL anybody with a bet and opinions appreciated.
Going out on a limb with your Scotland prediction there Malay 
I don't see why they cannot progress from their group but then it's in the lap of the gods.
I think England have as good a chance as any so have chucked some free bets i have accrued here and there on them to win at 6s .
Many of the groups have long odds on shots but i will throw several darts at Paraguay , Bosnia and South Korea to top their groups, all about 7/2.
In the top goal scorer market Harry Kane is an obvious contender at 7s and Dembele at about 20s also appeals.
I don't see why they cannot progress from their group but then it's in the lap of the gods.
I think England have as good a chance as any so have chucked some free bets i have accrued here and there on them to win at 6s .
Many of the groups have long odds on shots but i will throw several darts at Paraguay , Bosnia and South Korea to top their groups, all about 7/2.
In the top goal scorer market Harry Kane is an obvious contender at 7s and Dembele at about 20s also appeals.
Top scorer market definitely intriguing. It is to note, an out and out striker has the topped the top scorer charts at world cups as far back as I looked. (Didn’t go past 90s). Mbappe 2022. Kane before that. Quite A few penalties. Find a striker who’s a penalty taker. Not backing Kane or Mbappe. Too short and can’t see either teams scoring loads despite the hype. Loads of hype coming for France again just like at the euros but never turned up. What’ll change this time?
Martinez or Alvarez for Argentina for me at the moment.
More thoughts to come.
Martinez or Alvarez for Argentina for me at the moment.
More thoughts to come.
ill have a look after this weekend to see if theres anything i fancy and post on here
If all the bookies favs win the groups and you fancy England, England face either Japan or Brazil in the quarters (if they beat Ecuador or Norway). I do like Ecuador set up tho. Only lost 2 in qualifying against the top teams but scored the least. However... If you fancy England to go all the way getting past Japan(Netherlands) or Brazil, They will either play Spain, Germany or France in the Final. This is where more bang for your buck comes in to play instead of a punt on the single outrights. England 7/1 for example to win. You may aswell try a forecast at bigger odds.
Forecasts.
1st England 2nd Spain = 33/1
1st England 2nd Germany = 50/1
1st England 2nd France = 40/1
1st Spain 2nd England = 25/1 Fav
1st Germany 2nd England = 80/1
1st France 2nd England = 33/1
Prices 365.
For me personally. I want a Spain Argentina final.
More to come.
Forecasts.
1st England 2nd Spain = 33/1
1st England 2nd Germany = 50/1
1st England 2nd France = 40/1
1st Spain 2nd England = 25/1 Fav
1st Germany 2nd England = 80/1
1st France 2nd England = 33/1
Prices 365.
For me personally. I want a Spain Argentina final.
More to come.
Ive had a quick look at the winners of the Groups from a betting perspective.
Most have a short priced fav but Groups B , D and F may be worth a look.
In Group B Switzerland look to be strong favs at 1.90 in a weak Group. Back to win at around evens looks a decent shout.
In Group D USA look a lay to win it at 2.6. This is a tough Group which includes Turkey, Paraguay and Oz.
In Group F Netherlands look short at 1.90 the Group includes Japan, Sweden and Tunisa
Most have a short priced fav but Groups B , D and F may be worth a look.
In Group B Switzerland look to be strong favs at 1.90 in a weak Group. Back to win at around evens looks a decent shout.
In Group D USA look a lay to win it at 2.6. This is a tough Group which includes Turkey, Paraguay and Oz.
In Group F Netherlands look short at 1.90 the Group includes Japan, Sweden and Tunisa
Dixie Scotland have some good players they would not have qualified if they didn’t, they also have good manager, good team spirit.
There is no Dalglish or Law in squad, but I think real weakness is central defence in possession or out of possession, you won’t need to press Scotland, just let centre backs have it cos they will give it away or put someone in trouble, perhaps the manager will have a plan to mitigate that.
He’s getting paid good money to come up with it. Let’s see what happens Dixie.
There is no Dalglish or Law in squad, but I think real weakness is central defence in possession or out of possession, you won’t need to press Scotland, just let centre backs have it cos they will give it away or put someone in trouble, perhaps the manager will have a plan to mitigate that.
He’s getting paid good money to come up with it. Let’s see what happens Dixie.
Lay England. Agreed - although I won't be bothering. No bet as the games are too late for me ! 
Is Alvarez a guaranteed starter ? Messi and Martinez presumably are, will all 3 play together i wonder.
You have all european teams there not going to happen do you know where its been played?
Only one world cup final outside europe has had two euro teams
Not sure what point you are trying to make abba21.
The last nine world cups played outside Europe have had at least one European team in the final (and as you say one had two European teams in the final) .
So by that metric we can be confident that at least one of them will reach the final this time.
Eight out of the top ten sides in the betting are from Europe. The bookies are going 1/4 that a team from the UEFA confederation win it.
The last nine world cups played outside Europe have had at least one European team in the final (and as you say one had two European teams in the final) .
So by that metric we can be confident that at least one of them will reach the final this time.
Eight out of the top ten sides in the betting are from Europe. The bookies are going 1/4 that a team from the UEFA confederation win it.
Next one.
Ivory Coast v Ecuador.
Ecuador had a great qualifying. Young fast team runner up to Argentina and only lost 2 games. But also scored the least out of the 6 that qualified. 14. But also conceded the least... 5.. against the likes of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay.
Ecuador Win - 13/10
Ecuador to beat Ivory Coast to nil - 12/5
Ecuador to win and under 3 goals - 3/1
0-1 - 11/2
0-2 - 9/1
Ivory Coast v Ecuador.
Ecuador had a great qualifying. Young fast team runner up to Argentina and only lost 2 games. But also scored the least out of the 6 that qualified. 14. But also conceded the least... 5.. against the likes of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay.
Ecuador Win - 13/10
Ecuador to beat Ivory Coast to nil - 12/5
Ecuador to win and under 3 goals - 3/1
0-1 - 11/2
0-2 - 9/1
Hi MALAY.
I see you have a soft spot for Scotland. Personally after that result against Japans 2nd team (although Japan are elite workers) the other month, one real chance at their home turf.. I can't see them doing anything, even nothing great against Haiti. McGinn, Scotlands best midfielder got dominated by that Fujita for Japan, looked lost. I do think they'll be up for the Brazil game, full of energy etc, but those levels won't be matched again I can just see it. It's going to be so hot out there. Loads of water breaks which is going to disrupt play sadly... Although Brazil will really struggle this tournament I expect, they didn't qualify comfortably. Scotland hope they're going to be one of the best 8 teams to qualify in 3rd place. They're going to need atleast 3 goals from somewhere to do that.
3/1 not to qualify
I see you have a soft spot for Scotland. Personally after that result against Japans 2nd team (although Japan are elite workers) the other month, one real chance at their home turf.. I can't see them doing anything, even nothing great against Haiti. McGinn, Scotlands best midfielder got dominated by that Fujita for Japan, looked lost. I do think they'll be up for the Brazil game, full of energy etc, but those levels won't be matched again I can just see it. It's going to be so hot out there. Loads of water breaks which is going to disrupt play sadly... Although Brazil will really struggle this tournament I expect, they didn't qualify comfortably. Scotland hope they're going to be one of the best 8 teams to qualify in 3rd place. They're going to need atleast 3 goals from somewhere to do that.
3/1 not to qualify
Let's not forget that Japan beat England 1-0 the same week as they beat Scotland, so puts things in to some perspective.
Always dangerous to rely on friendlies as a guide to upcoming tournaments.
On the cricket front Dragon, RCB are in the final after hammering the Titans today - still a chance both of your picks will contest the final.
Hopefully not for my sake, as i'm on the Sunrisers
Always dangerous to rely on friendlies as a guide to upcoming tournaments.
On the cricket front Dragon, RCB are in the final after hammering the Titans today - still a chance both of your picks will contest the final.
Hopefully not for my sake, as i'm on the Sunrisers
Great input NTC, appreciated definitely, agree with Dixie would not read too much into friendly internationals, most players don’t actually want to be there, unless you are want to impress somebody and get a big move.
McGinn is in good form in competitive English premier league and Europa league, watching his recent matches, I actually think he’s much better player than I thought.
Hopefully we can keep this thread going with interesting opinions.
Thanks
McGinn is in good form in competitive English premier league and Europa league, watching his recent matches, I actually think he’s much better player than I thought.
Hopefully we can keep this thread going with interesting opinions.
Thanks
hey Dixie -yes GT are by far my best result though as i also backed them at decent prices after their iffy patch.
Ive covered the bets with small obes on RR at 17 and Sunrisers at 7 so im green all over.
Got Gill to be top runscorere also - yesterdays failure didnt help but hopefully hes got to more innings to play.
shocked that RCB turned them ove so easily fielding was useless and bowling poor. Lets hope no damage done
Ive covered the bets with small obes on RR at 17 and Sunrisers at 7 so im green all over.
Got Gill to be top runscorere also - yesterdays failure didnt help but hopefully hes got to more innings to play.
shocked that RCB turned them ove so easily fielding was useless and bowling poor. Lets hope no damage done
My main bet is simple, if obvious...Spain to win outright at 5s, although I will be looking for daily boosts from the likes of baldyfred leading up to the tournament...Will probably push out England and hopefully Spain in the run up
Spain have simply got the best starting 11 and squad...given normal run of luck should come out on top
Gl all
Spain have simply got the best starting 11 and squad...given normal run of luck should come out on top
Gl all
Certainly harder to chase Spain around the pitch if it's hot.
5/1 looks decent if they are a unit.
Southgate football might be Tuchel's best bet.
5/1 looks decent if they are a unit.
Southgate football might be Tuchel's best bet.
Watch out for altitude in mexico
Mexico City (Estadio Azteca): Sits at 2,240 metres (7,350 feet) above sea level. It stands far above any other stadium in the tournament and will host the opening match on June 11, 2026.Guadalajara (Estadio Akron): Sits at roughly 1,560 metres (5,200 feet) above sea level.
Players should get there early to acclimatise, but ball can really
fly...
Mexico City (Estadio Azteca): Sits at 2,240 metres (7,350 feet) above sea level. It stands far above any other stadium in the tournament and will host the opening match on June 11, 2026.Guadalajara (Estadio Akron): Sits at roughly 1,560 metres (5,200 feet) above sea level.
Players should get there early to acclimatise, but ball can really
fly...
I think people are sleeping on Japan a bit. Keep seeing "England lost to JAPAN?!!" They are no mugs and play together better than anyone. I think they will cope better with the heat than others, too, and will run a few teams into the ground. They do have a tricky group, but I think they progress, with 2nd place likely to see them face something like Brazil, Norway, England, Portugal, and then the final. Obviously, a hard ask, but they are 65/1. Will look around the secondary markets for some plays. No Mitoma is annoying, though.
Was all over Japan for a quarter-final finish?
And Japan to beat Holland
Was able cash out
No Mitoma can’t see them doing anythink now
And Japan to beat Holland
Was able cash out
No Mitoma can’t see them doing anythink now
U.S.A. LOOK A GOOD LAY FOR THEIR GROUP,MIGHT STRUGGLE TO COME 3RD.
For money buyers, the 2/5 (best price) and 1/3 (most places) on NOT a first time winner looks bombproof to me.
In theory Portugal should be a possible danger to that bet but they will win nothing as long as they keep playing Ronaldo.
I personally think its between the top 2 - Spain and France, and this is the year when a European side wins away from Europe.
England should go well, but I thought they were drawn to face Spain in the quarters. If not, then they could easily make the semis.
Scotland will never have an easier chance to make it out the group, but will they ? They'll have to beat Haiti by a few and hope to avoid hammerings in the games v Brazil and Morocco. Goal difference will decide their fate I feel. Hoping they can do it but I won't have a penny on them. 1/3 to qualify ?? Not for me, thanks.
Agree with some of the other thoughts - Japan should go well and look value to win their group. Ecuador also underestimated and should qualify easily. The Yanks are a lay, deffo for the group win. Also think South Korea are better than the odds suggest.
Top scorer will be won by Mbappe or Kane - dutch them and you still have a decent price.
In theory Portugal should be a possible danger to that bet but they will win nothing as long as they keep playing Ronaldo.
I personally think its between the top 2 - Spain and France, and this is the year when a European side wins away from Europe.
England should go well, but I thought they were drawn to face Spain in the quarters. If not, then they could easily make the semis.
Scotland will never have an easier chance to make it out the group, but will they ? They'll have to beat Haiti by a few and hope to avoid hammerings in the games v Brazil and Morocco. Goal difference will decide their fate I feel. Hoping they can do it but I won't have a penny on them. 1/3 to qualify ?? Not for me, thanks.
Agree with some of the other thoughts - Japan should go well and look value to win their group. Ecuador also underestimated and should qualify easily. The Yanks are a lay, deffo for the group win. Also think South Korea are better than the odds suggest.
Top scorer will be won by Mbappe or Kane - dutch them and you still have a decent price.
Yeah, looked at the Ecuador form and they've lost 1 in the last 21 games, which was a 1-0 loss to Brazil. That includes Netherlands, Morocco, Argentina, Uruguay, etc. They love a 0-0 and low-scoring draw. I think people see "Ecuador" and think "no chance", so there should be money to made laying favs against them
Amazon flog wall charts for £6.99 or freebies are downloadable from a multitude of online sources.
The bbc for instance - https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/blue-peter-2026-world-cup-fixtures-wall-chart
Plenty of newspapers will have them soon too.
The bbc for instance - https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/blue-peter-2026-world-cup-fixtures-wall-chart
Plenty of newspapers will have them soon too.
Looking at Austria. Some expecting to do well again. Arguably team of the tournament at the euros before they crashed out. Same system and management for them, but no strikers again.
Bookies favs to come second to Argentina in their group. If I was Ralph Ragnick, you don't wanna be coming to second. If that happens they'll have to play Spain straight away in the L32. I'd play for a best place 3rd, and play Switzerland in the L32 instead. Won't be surprised if that happens.
Only bet available for that is Argentina Algeria Forecast 11/5. Austria play Jordan first. They'll just want a comfortable 2-0 win to set their sights right
Bookies favs to come second to Argentina in their group. If I was Ralph Ragnick, you don't wanna be coming to second. If that happens they'll have to play Spain straight away in the L32. I'd play for a best place 3rd, and play Switzerland in the L32 instead. Won't be surprised if that happens.
Only bet available for that is Argentina Algeria Forecast 11/5. Austria play Jordan first. They'll just want a comfortable 2-0 win to set their sights right
Looks like Pedro could be in the Brasil side
Replacing injured Neymar
Replacing injured Neymar
Yes USA do look short at 6/5 favs to win the group , looks a pretty open group to me
Trump might cancel the tournament if they don't win group
and get preferred path...
and get preferred path...
TDS from a loony loony leftie appears on a World Cup betting thread!!!
Unbelievable.
Then again….
Unbelievable.
Then again….
Italy Denmark Poland Kosovo Bolivia Jamaica , still about £20 left to lay Italy
For worst bets one bookie offering a world cup special over 0.5 goals in each match , 33/1 , and i bet they get some takers , 104 matches and not a single 0-0 for 33/1
terrible bet strawman. especially as there will be multiple 0-0 matches
there will be 0-0 matches because of the heat and humidity and there will be 0-0 matches for convenience at the end of the group stages
If 0-0 is about 12/1... (roll 2 dice get 11 or over = 0-0)
Is about 6000/1 for 100 games
Is about 6000/1 for 100 games
sportinlife have a free chart to download on its website through skybet
sportinlife have a free chart to download on its website through skybet
anyone no extent of dembelles injury last night SKYBET boosting world cup golden boot 40, from 22, are they trying it on ?
Saudi to finish bottom of their group 7/4+
been a big move for Cape Verde to beat them in the group match over last few days and CPV likely to go off favs against them, and therefore the 'to finish bottom' market looks completely wrong
been a big move for Cape Verde to beat them in the group match over last few days and CPV likely to go off favs against them, and therefore the 'to finish bottom' market looks completely wrong
I've backed France to win the world cup outright a while ago when they looked a bit of value (not so much now), as a follow up I think Mbappe is a fair bet for the golden ball at generally 10/1
He won the the young player award in 2018, silver ball last time and now arrives here at possibly his peak age, I'm confident he'll have another good world cup and double figures is fair
He seems to be over his hamstring injury in April and it wont take much for that price to quickly shorten during the tournament
He won the the young player award in 2018, silver ball last time and now arrives here at possibly his peak age, I'm confident he'll have another good world cup and double figures is fair
He seems to be over his hamstring injury in April and it wont take much for that price to quickly shorten during the tournament
mbapp would be a great bet at 1o,s ,that,s why its a figment of your imagination,he,s 7,4 on betfair,generally 11 to 2 besr and only 10,s for France to win tourney and mbappe to win golden boot,
but yeh
but yeh
backed France at last Euros and didnt lift a leg especially Mbappe ( not sure whether Le Pens comments at time had something to do with it ) so going to see how start before contemplating getting mucked in. Otherwise Spain for me at the moment.
Tesco are giving panini sticker albums free at checkout. Not suggesting you should start collecting but the empty album has all the dates, times , charts , stats, team details etc.
Who takes penalties for Spain and France.? I feel this will have a bearing on the golden boot. Obviously it is Kane for England, but I am not sure of the other two.
Best bet is "no bet".
Best left well alone imo.
And as for stats:
Just looking at our lot, and I'm not criticising,
what bearing could stats possibly have on England's chances ?
Just unplug your computer, take it round to your neighbour's house for safe keeping, get some help with the withdrawal symptoms, try not to think about it, and set a wake-up call for the final, then put your feet up, bust a tinnie or three, and enjoy.
Could look into one of those "crisis centers" I suppose.
Reckon we all need to talk to somebody some of the time.
Best left well alone imo.
And as for stats:
Just looking at our lot, and I'm not criticising,
what bearing could stats possibly have on England's chances ?
Just unplug your computer, take it round to your neighbour's house for safe keeping, get some help with the withdrawal symptoms, try not to think about it, and set a wake-up call for the final, then put your feet up, bust a tinnie or three, and enjoy.
Could look into one of those "crisis centers" I suppose.
Reckon we all need to talk to somebody some of the time.
Don't think I need a crisis centre for my £5 stake . I dont drink so not buying the two tinnies leaves me in profit
Chat GPT says:
A particularly interesting angle is that Croatia, Morocco, Japan and Uruguay have all demonstrated they can beat elite nations in knockout football, which is usually the key hurdle between a respectable run and a genuine shock semi-final appearance.
My 4 to outperform their odds are Scotland (if Clarke takes the handbrake off this time), Japan, Morocco and Turkey.
A particularly interesting angle is that Croatia, Morocco, Japan and Uruguay have all demonstrated they can beat elite nations in knockout football, which is usually the key hurdle between a respectable run and a genuine shock semi-final appearance.
My 4 to outperform their odds are Scotland (if Clarke takes the handbrake off this time), Japan, Morocco and Turkey.
just asked deepseak, the chinease vertion of chat gbt
no value left on france,spain,england....
argentina a maybe at 11.0
dark orses
switzeralnd
ecuador
portugal
uruguay
group stages...
mexico to make round of 16
longshot golden boot
haaland 15.o
value player props
duckens nazon(haiti)
luis chavez (mexico)
no value left on france,spain,england....
argentina a maybe at 11.0
dark orses
switzeralnd
ecuador
portugal
uruguay
group stages...
mexico to make round of 16
longshot golden boot
haaland 15.o
value player props
duckens nazon(haiti)
luis chavez (mexico)
had a few quid on todays skybet special
Kane,mbappe,Alfie all to core 4+ goals 10,s
Kane,mbappe,Alfie all to core 4+ goals 10,s
All interesting stuff nice one guys. Original post at the top, Swiss v Qatar HTFT significantly shorter now.
Another one looking at. Corals.
Under 7 total own goals. 8/1. Willing to take a stab at that.
Another one looking at. Corals.
Under 7 total own goals. 8/1. Willing to take a stab at that.
I read somewhere not sure if on here or on X,that no new winner at 2 to 5 wa a mortgage job,ince then everywhere I look people are putting Portugal up and saying they should be around same price as France,eng,Spain,
My post before. Just checked with Ladbrokes same company. 9/1 for under 7 own goals. mistake there. Invested.
Can't see Portugal doing too well, they argue all the time.
Can't see Portugal doing too well, they argue all the time.
3/1 Scotland not to Qualify with the Stoke Firm will be surprised if that's still available come next Week
First time winner NO, is "THE" bet.
If you don't mind backing the short ones that is.
Which I don't..
If you don't mind backing the short ones that is.
Which I don't..
I wait too they reach the semis
If they get that far
Gonna be say 3-1
If they get that far
Gonna be say 3-1
Scotland are unlucky to play the so called minnows in the group 1st,you are better of playing them after other teams hove burst their bubble and softened them up with goal difference in mind for 3rd place. I think Morocco are a good bet to beat Scotland inside 90 minutes on June 19th at a touch over evens. I have backed Spain outright. Good luck with your bets and I hope we all enjoy the tournament.
Scotland also disadvantaged at being in an early group , which is why i have always been against the idea of best 3rd place finishers , the teams in the later groups in 3rd place will know what they need .
just been doing some work on wc and discovered in second round Iran could play USA and Argentina could play Uruguay. 
Baldyfred shops doing a boost each day leading up to the start
Today's was
Spain
France
England
All to reach the quarter finals....7s
I had a bit on, thought it was a decent price
Today's was
Spain
France
England
All to reach the quarter finals....7s
I had a bit on, thought it was a decent price
BTW, Baldyfred daily World Cup Countdown boosts also available online as well as in shops
Today's is the 3 host countries, Mexico Canada USA, all to win their opening games...6/1
Today's is the 3 host countries, Mexico Canada USA, all to win their opening games...6/1
fred going 6/1 today only, usa canada and mexico 6/1 to win opening games, on here less than 5/1
It was me that put up the no new winner banker for money buyers. 2/5 really looks value.
Someone mentioned Portugal as a threat but they will win nothing while Ronaldo keeps playing.
Holland are the only fly in the ointment I can see given their pedigree (in making finals at least) so the sooner they go out, the sooner you can start counting your winnings.
Someone mentioned Portugal as a threat but they will win nothing while Ronaldo keeps playing.
Holland are the only fly in the ointment I can see given their pedigree (in making finals at least) so the sooner they go out, the sooner you can start counting your winnings.
Sports book going Kane 1.5 to be England's top scorer in the tournament.
Spreads,,,,,over 286 goals,,104 games,,includes extra time,,,,
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