The Acca Scout from oddschecker finds value bets for today's World Cup fixtures, featuring key stats, offers & best of the boosts.
- BEST OF THE BOOSTS: Nunez, Ronaldo & Neymar To Score @ 16/1 (Was 11/)
- MATCH PREVIEW: Brazil vs Serbia Betting Tips from George Gamble
18:08 Friday
Brazil's number nine almost 5/2 to score anytime
Now confirmed as leading the line for Brazil against Serbia, Spurs' Richarlison looks great value at best price 49/20 in the anytime goalscorer market.
The same bet is as short as 6/4 with one bookmaker.
12:57 Thursday
Uruguay taken to top Group H
Mark O’Haire and Raj Chohan agreed that Uruguay are well placed for a World Cup run and will finish ahead of Portugal, short enough to oppose in Group H.
Uruguay, who are just about to kick off against South Korea, are a best price 9/4 to win the group (worst price 13/8).
10:57 Thursday
Brazil good value for opening win against Serbia
Brazil haven’t failed to top their World Cup group since 1978, and they haven’t lost their opening World Cup game since 1934. A win against Serbia would keep both of those records in tact, which they are favourites to do so.
At the time of writing, there have been an average of 2.75 goals per game, with 33 goals from the first 12 completed games of the tournament. Brazil to win and over 2.5 goals is a best price of 23/18 (worst price 21/20).
10:17 Thursday
Tournament favourites Brazil backed in today's 8/1 acca
The oddschecker team have picked out an 8/1 World Cup accumulator for Thursday's matches, featuring the tournament favourites Brazil.
The acca comes in at best odds of 8/1 through oddschecker compared to a worst price of just over 11/2 with several bookies.
16:55 Wednesday
Canada talisman key to Belgian upset
Can Canada's talisman Alphonso Davies get on the scoresheet v Belgium tonight?
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) November 23, 2022
Unibet & BetUK are well clear paying a best price of 23/2, compared to lows of 7/2 elsewhere.
Compare odds on the full market below.
15:55 Wednesday
Penalty trend to continue in Spain vs Costa Rica?
That's now 6/10 #FIFAWorldCup games with a penalty so far. The record was set in 2018 in Russia where 29 were awarded.
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) November 23, 2022
Game to have a penalty:
Spain v Costa Rica
Best price 7/4
Worst price 13/10
Belgium v Canada
Best price 2/1
Worst price 6/4
13/2 the double
11:59 Wednesday
Germany to break the bore draw pattern
Japan (6/1 best price to beat Germany) have not won any of their seven games as pre-match outsiders (D2, L5) since the end of the 2019 Asian Cup.
Germany, meanwhile, have clicked into gear under Hansi Flick of late - scoring in 15 of their last 16 outings including two or more in 10 of those 16.
In a World Cup of surprises (and featuring too many bore draws), Die Mannschaft should provide some entertainment. Germany to win with over 2.5 goals is 6/5.
09:10 Wednesday
Today's 12/1 Card Double kicks off with Croat midfielder
Croatia's midfield anchor and a centre back booked on two of his last three starts for Canada combine for today's yellow card double from TipMan Tips. Tipped at 12/1, it's now shortened into 11/1 best price. Make sure you use oddschecker, though, as the same double is 7/2 with one bookmaker.
16:41 Tuesday
Giroud eyes half century against Australia
If France win this World Cup they will become the first nation to win back-to-back since Brazil in 1962. They are 1/4 best price to open with a win against Australia, while Olivier Giroud - expected to reprise his number nine role in the absence of Karim Benzema - is a best price 5/4 to score anytime (worst 10/11). If he does score, it will bring up his half century of goals for Les Bleus.
12:20 Tuesday
Lewandowski to break World Cup duck
The oddschecker World Cup Betting Show panel compared the attacking firepower of Mexico and Poland ahead of their Group C opener in Qatar.
Mexico’s top scorer in qualifying was Raul Jimenez with three – all of them penalties. Poland, by contrast, have Robert Lewandowski (50/1 for the Golden Boot), Arek Milik and Piotr Zieliński - a key man in Napoli's rise this season under Spalletti.
Lewandowski is a best price 2/1 (worst 23/25) to break his World Cup goalscoring duck in Poland's Group C match against Mexico.
10:29 Tuesday
Tuesday's 12/1 World Cup Card Double
A combative Polish midfielder and a former Sunderland wide man combine for today's World Cup card double from TipMan Tips. It's 12/1 best price through oddschecker (worst price 5/1).
08:23 Tuesday
Martinez to shine alongside Messi for Argentina
In 21 club appearances across all competitions so far this season, Lautaro Martinez has taken an impressive 61 shots. Of those shots, 19 have been on target.
In this Group C match where Argentina are favoured to win comfortably, the 11/10 still available on Martinez to score makes plenty of appeal (7/10 worst price).
16:48 Monday
Wales to make World Cup entrance against USA
Five of the USA’s last seven outings have seen the score level at the interval, while teams have a tendency to be cagey in their opening outing.
A best price of better than Evens (26/25) for a Half-Time Draw looks to be the value play for this Group B clash (10/11 worst price).
15:46 Monday
Today's Card Double starts with Senegal vs Netherlands
TipMan Tips share this yellow card double for Monday's World Cup matches.
You can back this for 17/1 through oddschecker (worst price 6/1 with two bookmakers)
14:00 Monday
Bellingham too young for Golden Ball bid?
Jude Bellingham gives England a lead with a brilliant header.
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) November 21, 2022
He was available anywhere between 50/1 and 80/1 for the Golden Ball pre-tournament.#FIFAWorldCup | #ThreeLions
Four of the last five Golden Ball winners have been aged 30 or over, as revealed by Mark O'Haire in the oddschecker World Cup Betting Show.
35-year-old Lionel Messi leads the market for the 2022 World Cup at best price 7/1, while second favourite Neymar, 30, is 10/1 best (8/1 worst).
13:43 Monday
Netherlands to continue hold over African opposition
Going into today's Group A clash with Senegal, Netherlands (7/10) are unbeaten in their four meetings with African opposition at a World Cup, winning three.
The Dutch have also won their last five competitive meetings with African nations.
12:31 Monday
England vs Iran William Hill: EPIC Odds for England to win
The Acca Scout offers some insight for your football bets ahead of day two at the #FIFAWorldCup
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) November 21, 2022
Epic Odds with @WilliamHill for England v Iran who also go top price on England winning the World Cup.
11:39 Monday
Saka to repay Southgate's faith with a goal?
Bukayo Saka will reportedly start for England today against Iran. Will he get his World Cup campaign off to a good start?
— oddschecker (@oddschecker) November 21, 2022
To score first:
Best odds 17/2
Worst odds 5/1
To score anytime:
Best odds 22/5
Worst odds 2/1#FIFAWorldCup | #ThreeLions
11:18 Monday
Monday's 8/1 Treble backs low scoring start for England
The oddschecker team picked out an 8/1 Monday treble (now almost 10/1 best price) covering action from the second day of the World Cup.
We've gone Draw/England in the Half Time/Full Time market for England vs Iran in Group B, but what are the other selections to make today's acca?
10:36 Monday
Ampadu the key card target in USA vs Wales
Ethan Ampadu has played in centre midfield and even as a third centre back for club and country at times and up against some tricky individuals he’s sure to be tested on more than one occasion.
As highlighted by TipMan Tips for his daily card double, Ampadu was booked on his last start for Wales against Belgium and has received 16 yellows and two red cards in his last 39 club matches.
He is a value pick at best price 7/2 (worst price 17/10).
10:27 Monday
Record-chasing Kane the smart FGS bet vs Iran
A scorer of 19 goals in qualifying for the World Cup, Harry Kane - England's captain and penalty taker - is the likeliest first goal scorer against Iran.
The Spurs man is the 17/2 favourite for the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup, but history tells us that a fast start is needed to pick up the coveted award.
As revealed by football betting analyst Mark O’Haire in the World Cup Betting Show, 14 of last 17 winners (including shared winners) reached at least the semi-finals, with 13 of those scoring at least two in the group stage.
Kane, who bagged two against Tunisia and a hat-trick against Panama (featuring two penalties) on the way to winning the Golden Boot four years ago in Russia, will be keen to get off the mark quickly against the Group B outsiders.
From 75 international appearances, Kane has racked up 51 goals - he stands only two strikes behind Wayne Rooney’s all-time England record of 53. He is a best price 14/5 to score first in the World Cup Group B opener.
12:00 Sunday
Key Stats for the 2022 World Cup opening fixture
- The hosts of the World Cup have never lost the opening game
- Qatar are undefeated across their last five outings
- Ecuador have registered the most corners in seven of their previous eight matches
Read George Gamble's full preview here.
11:30 Sunday
Brazil most backed to win 2022 World Cup
Favourites Brazil are the most backed team to win the World Cup in the last seven days through oddschecker.
Tite's side have continued to shorten in the market and now with the opening match just hours away they sit at a best price of 7/2.
Lautaro Martinez most backed for Golden Boot award
Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez is the most backed player in the Golden Boot market in the last seven days, taking 11.2% of bets in the market through oddschecker.
At a best price of 22/1, punters are seeing value with Argentina set to kick off their campaign against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
England's Harry Kane is the current favourite in the market at a best price of 17/2 but is only the third most backed with 7% of bets.
09:45 Sunday
Giroud Golden Boot Odds slashed following Benzema injury
Following yesterday's news that Karim Benzema will miss the 2022 World Cup as a result of a thight injury, odds for Giroud to be the competitions top goalscorer are now as short as 22/1 having been as long as 200/1 yesterday.
The AC Milan striker is now expected to lead the line for France as they defend their World Cup title. The 36-year-old has 49 goals for his country and has been in fine form at club level.
News of Benzema's injury has caused France's odds to win the competition drift out to 8/1 with bookmakers expecting the Ballon D'Or winner to be a big miss fod Didier Deschamps' side.
15:22 Saturday
Betting tips for the Three Lions' opener
Ahead of The Three Lions' first World Cup group game against Iran on Monday, oddschecker football expert George Gamble has his tips for the game. You can read his article HERE.
09:22 Saturday
Stick with Senegal despite Mane's injury
Football betting analyst Mark O'Haire told viewers of the oddschecker World Cup Betting Show: “I just think the odds (for Group A) have moved too far in Ecuador’s favour off the Mane news so there might be mileage in getting Senegal onside to qualify.
“Everyone looks to Mane but there is quality elsewhere. Defensively they are rock solid (conceded 51 in 77 games under manager Aliou Cisse) and I just think the draw does them favours.
"You kind of want to face the Dutch first because of the short turnaround from domestic matters - you expect them to get better as the tournament progresses.”
08:40 Saturday
Qatar vs Ecuador
The host nation has never lost the opening match
In their first ever appearance in the biggest international tournament on the planet, Qatar will hope to avoid becoming the first hosts to lose an opening World Cup match.
Qatar boss Félix Sánchez has overseen his side take part in numerous friendlies and they enter this clash against Ecuador having gone unbeaten in all of their last five outings which started with an impressive and hard-earned 2-2 draw against South Americans Chile.
A draw wouldn’t be a surprise considering the stalemate specialists are involved here. Ecuador have been involved in four 0-0 draws across their last five outings, with the other seeing just a single goal.
Qatar Draw No Bet is a best price 5/4.
14:40 Friday
Who will win the (not so) Golden Ball?
None of the last six Golden Ball winners played for the winning team, with Brazil's Romario the last double winner in 1994. England to win the World Cup, with captain Harry Kane getting the Golden Ball is a best price 188/1 (worst price 117/1).
