The World Cup 2022 groups are over, and this is when things start to heat up. We’ve looked ahead to the upcoming round of 16 matches and picked out four games to help you win some money. With football odds of 9.70, a €10 stake on our acca could win you €97!
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Netherlands vs USA
Both of these nations went undefeated in the World Cup 2022 groups and will go head-to-head in the first round of 16 fixture. The Netherlands will be favourites heading into the tie largely thanks to the form of Cody Gakpo. A goal in each of his three outings places him among the competition top scorers, and he will be key in firing the Netherlands into the quarter-finals.
USA have put up a good showing until this point, but it will likely be the end of their tournament. They won’t see a lot of the ball against a possession-dominant Netherlands side, with Louis van Gaal’s well-drilled outfit favourites to progress.
Netherlands to win – 1.98
England vs Senegal
This is an exciting tie. A dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador in their final World Cup 2022 groups game secured Senegal’s place in the last 16, where they will meet a strong England side. The Three Lions scored nine goals in their three group matches and will fancy their chances of finding the net against a nation that are yet to keep a clean sheet.
Senegal might have some joy with pace on the counter, but England will look to nullify these opportunities. There is a lot of talent in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions, and if he utilizes it correctly, England should book a spot in the quarter-final.
England to win – 1.51
Japan vs Croatia
This is one of the more open matches in the round of 16. Japan shocked the world in their final World Cup 2022 groups match, sending Germany home by beating Spain 2-1. Despite losing 1-0 to Costa Rica a game prior, they will fancy their chances of upsetting the odds to advance against Croatia.
Croatia are not the side they were four years ago when they made the World Cup final, but they have plenty of experience as a result. They have been incredibly solid defensively and shutout Belgium in their third group game to secure their spot in the knockouts. They should have the know-how to get past Japan, and may even keep another clean sheet.
Croatia to win – 2.08
Morocco vs Spain
Morocco were perhaps the standout package in the World Cup 2022 group stages. After drawing 0-0 with Croatia in their opener, they beat Belgium and Canada to top the group and book a meeting with Spain. Hakim Ziyech has been a constant danger on Morocco’s right flank – Spain will need to keep an eye on him if they are to advance unscathed.
A little bit of complacency may have crept in with Spain’s 2-1 defeat to Japan. We expect them to be back to their best in the knockout stages, and they will need to be if they are to successfully navigate a tricky tie against Morocco. They will take away any Moroccan momentum by dominating the ball, and have more than enough creative flair to carve out a few chances.
Spain to win – 1.56
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