@TRAIN69 The top scorer is a very difficult wager. I would not touch anyone unless I get +2500 odds or better. Rapinha of Brazil and Havertz of Germany are good pizza money bets at those odds
In the group stage....what do you think are the mostly likely draws of 0-0 or 1-1? Don't think anything beyond those are very predictable.....2-2 is a possibility i guess,, but obviously much harder....I've been looking at this for a week or so and wanted to put some in a round robin.....
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@TRAIN69 The top scorer is a very difficult wager. I would not touch anyone unless I get +2500 odds or better. Rapinha of Brazil and Havertz of Germany are good pizza money bets at those odds
In the group stage....what do you think are the mostly likely draws of 0-0 or 1-1? Don't think anything beyond those are very predictable.....2-2 is a possibility i guess,, but obviously much harder....I've been looking at this for a week or so and wanted to put some in a round robin.....
Argentina- There has never been a back to back winner of the world cup since Brazil in 1962. Argentina have a very easy group that they should easily top. However I see them crashing out once they encounter decent opposition in the Round of 16 or quarters. I will look to fade them once they encounter decent opposition
Jordan- First time qualifiers will be outmatched in this group. Outside of 1 player Musa Al Taamari who plays for Rennes the rest of the team is just not good enough. I see them finishing bottom but no value there.
Austria & Algeria- This leaves these 2 to battle it out for second. They play each other in the last group game for what might be a handshake draw to take 4 points into the next round. Both sides come into the Cup with decent form Algeria 6 wins with a loss and a draw. Austria 9 wins with also a loss and a draw. Austria lost arguably their best player Baumgartner of Leipzig to injury. Algeria on the other hand have Zidane, that does tip the scales?
I have no futures in this group unless someone has Algeria to finish second posted somewhere at great plus money odds.
GROUP J
ARG
ALG
AUS
JRD
Argentina- There has never been a back to back winner of the world cup since Brazil in 1962. Argentina have a very easy group that they should easily top. However I see them crashing out once they encounter decent opposition in the Round of 16 or quarters. I will look to fade them once they encounter decent opposition
Jordan- First time qualifiers will be outmatched in this group. Outside of 1 player Musa Al Taamari who plays for Rennes the rest of the team is just not good enough. I see them finishing bottom but no value there.
Austria & Algeria- This leaves these 2 to battle it out for second. They play each other in the last group game for what might be a handshake draw to take 4 points into the next round. Both sides come into the Cup with decent form Algeria 6 wins with a loss and a draw. Austria 9 wins with also a loss and a draw. Austria lost arguably their best player Baumgartner of Leipzig to injury. Algeria on the other hand have Zidane, that does tip the scales?
I have no futures in this group unless someone has Algeria to finish second posted somewhere at great plus money odds.
I see this world cup trending to the Under in goals due to the extensive travel, expanded format, weather and elevation. So Yes I see more draws then usual. Especially with the format where teams in the later groups J & K will know what they need to due to advance which in my opinion is a little unfair.
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I see this world cup trending to the Under in goals due to the extensive travel, expanded format, weather and elevation. So Yes I see more draws then usual. Especially with the format where teams in the later groups J & K will know what they need to due to advance which in my opinion is a little unfair.
@TRAIN69 I see this world cup trending to the Under in goals due to the extensive travel, expanded format, weather and elevation. So Yes I see more draws then usual. Especially with the format where teams in the later groups J & K will know what they need to due to advance which in my opinion is a little unfair.
DJ
Quote Originally Posted by DiamondJack:
@TRAIN69 I see this world cup trending to the Under in goals due to the extensive travel, expanded format, weather and elevation. So Yes I see more draws then usual. Especially with the format where teams in the later groups J & K will know what they need to due to advance which in my opinion is a little unfair.
Portugal- They have the worlds best midfield and that is why they are my pick to win it all. I see them making a run similar to the Euros which they won. Ronaldo is not the same but as a talisman he will do anything to go out on a career high.
Colombia- I was backing this side at the Copa America and it almost got there. However since they had a pretty bad qualification going 4-4-4. They dropped their 2 friendlies in March. They will benefit from playing Portugal last in what could be a dead rubber.
DR Congo- They do have a few players playing in the England. Wissa of Newcastle, Sadiki in Sunderland and Bissaka from West ham to name a few of the top players will try to tip Uzbekistan to get 3 points and make it out of the group.
Uzbekistan - They really only have one player Manchester City's Khusanov and the rest do not play in any top leagues. They will finish bottom.
10. Bruno Fernandes Golden Ball winner @ 21.00/+2000 (1/2 u)
11. 1st time world cup winner YES @ 3.50/+250 (1u)
GROUP K
POR
COL
CON
UZB
Portugal- They have the worlds best midfield and that is why they are my pick to win it all. I see them making a run similar to the Euros which they won. Ronaldo is not the same but as a talisman he will do anything to go out on a career high.
Colombia- I was backing this side at the Copa America and it almost got there. However since they had a pretty bad qualification going 4-4-4. They dropped their 2 friendlies in March. They will benefit from playing Portugal last in what could be a dead rubber.
DR Congo- They do have a few players playing in the England. Wissa of Newcastle, Sadiki in Sunderland and Bissaka from West ham to name a few of the top players will try to tip Uzbekistan to get 3 points and make it out of the group.
Uzbekistan - They really only have one player Manchester City's Khusanov and the rest do not play in any top leagues. They will finish bottom.
10. Bruno Fernandes Golden Ball winner @ 21.00/+2000 (1/2 u)
11. 1st time world cup winner YES @ 3.50/+250 (1u)
England- Can Tuchel a German coach finally deliver the trophy home? That would be ironic. He had the courage to omit better players for more of a team cohesion side, thus the results here are all on his shoulders. I hate all the futures backing England they have to travel a lot and might have to play Mexico in Mexico and then perhaps Brazil in Miami. If you are backing the 3 lions do it game by game.
Croatia- The nucleus of this squad was forged more then a decade ago and now this old squad led by Modric is having their last kick at the can. A nation so small what they have accomplished is no short of a miracle. I'm not writing them off but as they say father time is undefeated.
Ghana- This is not the Ghana of 20 years ago when they had a great squad, They will be lead by Man City striker Semenyo, but will miss injured Spurs man Kudus. It will be a 50/50 fight with Panama to get max points
Panama - On paper they are the oldest side at this tournament. They will be a tough out as the climate and weather will suit the team that had to go through central American qualification. Their team base is very close to my cottage so I must do some recon over the next few weeks;)
GROUP L
ENG
CRO
GHA
PAN
England- Can Tuchel a German coach finally deliver the trophy home? That would be ironic. He had the courage to omit better players for more of a team cohesion side, thus the results here are all on his shoulders. I hate all the futures backing England they have to travel a lot and might have to play Mexico in Mexico and then perhaps Brazil in Miami. If you are backing the 3 lions do it game by game.
Croatia- The nucleus of this squad was forged more then a decade ago and now this old squad led by Modric is having their last kick at the can. A nation so small what they have accomplished is no short of a miracle. I'm not writing them off but as they say father time is undefeated.
Ghana- This is not the Ghana of 20 years ago when they had a great squad, They will be lead by Man City striker Semenyo, but will miss injured Spurs man Kudus. It will be a 50/50 fight with Panama to get max points
Panama - On paper they are the oldest side at this tournament. They will be a tough out as the climate and weather will suit the team that had to go through central American qualification. Their team base is very close to my cottage so I must do some recon over the next few weeks;)
welcome I might catch a game or two depending on ticket prices. There is no way I'm spending over a grand to see Canada v Bosnia a match that on most given days not been able to give away tickets to. I have seen Canada play on many occasions. I live in Burlington and have a cottage up close to the Blue Mountains.
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welcome I might catch a game or two depending on ticket prices. There is no way I'm spending over a grand to see Canada v Bosnia a match that on most given days not been able to give away tickets to. I have seen Canada play on many occasions. I live in Burlington and have a cottage up close to the Blue Mountains.
I'm already pretty invested in Mexico here so I'm not going to double dip here. The Brazillian referee Wilton Sampaio averages 5.15 yellow cards per game and .23 red cards per game. FIFA has their new speed up the game rules so I think we see at least 4 cards. For those new to this prop bet, a red card is worth 2 to the total. My numbers also have Mexico at 6.5 total corners versus 2.5 to South Africa. I think Mexico dictate the pace and cover the corner handicap. Its worth noting that there are thunderstorms forecast for later in the game. If I do anything IN GAME I will also post it here.
MEXICO V SOUTH AFRICA
1. Total cards in match OVER 4 @ 2.03/+103 (1u) Bet365
I'm already pretty invested in Mexico here so I'm not going to double dip here. The Brazillian referee Wilton Sampaio averages 5.15 yellow cards per game and .23 red cards per game. FIFA has their new speed up the game rules so I think we see at least 4 cards. For those new to this prop bet, a red card is worth 2 to the total. My numbers also have Mexico at 6.5 total corners versus 2.5 to South Africa. I think Mexico dictate the pace and cover the corner handicap. Its worth noting that there are thunderstorms forecast for later in the game. If I do anything IN GAME I will also post it here.
BOL on a successful 2026 World Cup DiamondJack. BTW, I've lived my whole life in the States, but my people came down from the Owen Sound/Balaclava area of Ontario up on Georgian Bay. Beautiful country up that way.
BOL on a successful 2026 World Cup DiamondJack. BTW, I've lived my whole life in the States, but my people came down from the Owen Sound/Balaclava area of Ontario up on Georgian Bay. Beautiful country up that way.
DJ
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