World Cup 2022 is just around the corner and we’re back with a preview for everyone’s favourite football tournament! The sport betting opportunities during the World Cup are some of the best you will find on the sporting calendar, so be sure not to miss out on the action.
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World Cup 2022 Tournament Preview
World Cup 2022 gets underway on Sunday 20th November as hosts Qatar kick things off against Ecuador. The group stages will last for around 10 days until the knockout phase begins on 3rd December, with the World Cup 2022 final taking place on 18th December at Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Reigning champions France enter the tournament as second favourites (7.00), trailing only early frontrunners Brazil (5.00) in the betting odds. Les Bleus have already been handed major blows after losing Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante to injury before the tournament has even started. However, the sheer depth of quality running through the national team should leave them in a strong position to try and retain their title.
Argentina (6.50) will also be quietly confident in securing their third title at World Cup 2022, with Lionel Messi set to leave it all on the pitch in his final major competition with the national team. They will be heavy favourites to top what looks a relatively simple group, consisting of Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland.
Group E looks the most intriguing of the World Cup 2022 groups, with previous winners Spain (9.50) and Germany (11.00) accompanied by underdogs Japan and Costa Rica. Although it would appear the two are set to battle for top spot, anything can happen in tournament football, with Japan boasting an impressive squad themselves.
One of the most talented squads at World Cup 2022 will be Roberto Martinez’s Belgium (17.00). The Red Devils have a plethora of world class talent that can go toe-to-toe with any nation on their day. If Romelu Lukaku is fit in time to get on the plane to Qatar, he will be among those leading the odds (currently at 21.00) to claim the Golden Boot, largely thanks to the supply of Kevin De Bruyne just behind him.
World Cup 2022: One-to-watch
We’re tipping Uruguay as the one-to-watch at World Cup. They have been drawn into Group H alongside Portugal, Ghana and South Korea. There are no easy games at the World Cup, but their experienced squad should have the know-how to successful navigate their way into the knockouts. Uruguay have a unique blend of dynamic youth and battle-hardened veterans across the pitch. Think Diego Godin partnered by Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo at the back and Edinson Cavani supported by Darwin Nunez up front.
They are currently at odds of 51.00 to go all the way and secure a first World Cup crown since 1950, but odds of 3.40 to reach the quarter-final and 3.00 to win their group look tempting and more realistic.
World Cup 2022 Odds and Betting Tips
World Cup most assists: Kevin De Bruyne – 12.00
Unless there is a shock exit in the group stages for Belgium, De Bruyne is sure to feature amongst the top creators at World Cup 2022. There is enormous attacking talent ahead of him in the likes of Eden Hazard and Lukaku, with his delivery from set-pieces also likely to bag him a few assists. The Man City playmaker will be pivotal to Belgium.
Winner’s group: Group E – 5.00
This seems a fairly smart bet on the face of it. Spain and Germany have both won a World Cup in the last decade, and providing they navigate the group stages successfully, there is a good chance one or the other will find a route to the final.
World Cup winner: Argentina – 6.50
Could it be written in the stars that Messi retires a World Cup winner? Not only do Argentina have an incredibly well-rounded squad, but their star man is also delivering attacking output that is not dissimilar from his prime. What a moment it would be.
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