2 strong Bet Builder selections shared by Tipster Wizard ahead of second World Cup Semi-Finals between England v Argentina.
England v ArgentinaSee All Odds
Bet Builder 1 - 1pt
Best odds of 10/11 at Paddy Power at the time of publishing.
1st selection: Jude Bellingham 2+ Shots
Jude Bellingham has been England's driving force throughout this World Cup and continues to influence games in the final third. The Real Madrid midfielder combines powerful midfield running with excellent attacking instincts, regularly arriving late into the box and creating shooting opportunities.
His shot numbers have been highly consistent. Bellingham is averaging 3.2 shots per 90 minutes across his last 20 appearances for England and has recorded at least three efforts in five of his six World Cup outings, registering 3, 3, 3, 1, 4 and 5 shots respectively. He also enters this semi-final in superb form after scoring braces in back-to-back wins over Mexico and Norway.
England may not dominate possession against an Argentina side comfortable on the ball, but that could create opportunities for Bellingham in transition. His ability to drive forward into space, combined with his threat from corners and wide free-kicks, gives him multiple routes to getting shots away.
With his consistent shot volume and importance to England's attacking play, backing Jude Bellingham to register 2+ shots looks a strong opening selection for this Bet Builder.
2nd Selection: Jude Bellingham 2+ Fouls Won
Jude Bellingham's ability to operate in tight spaces and drive past opponents has made him one of England's most difficult players to contain throughout this World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder constantly looks to receive the ball under pressure, turn away from defenders and carry possession into dangerous areas, making him a regular target for opposition fouls.
Bellingham is averaging 2.24 fouls won per 90 minutes across his last 20 appearances for England and has been particularly effective at drawing contact on the biggest stage. He has won 4, 2, 1 and 4 fouls across his last four World Cup matches, reaching this line in three of those outings.
Argentina's aggressive approach should suit this selection. Their midfield and defensive units are not afraid to step out and apply pressure, but that can leave them vulnerable to players who can escape challenges and force defenders into making tactical fouls. Bellingham's strength, balance and close control make him exactly the type of opponent who can frustrate Argentina's players when they attempt to stop his forward runs.
With England's midfielder likely to see plenty of attention whenever he receives possession in advanced areas, backing Jude Bellingham to win 2+ fouls looks another strong option for this Bet Builder.
Bet Builder 2 - 0.25pts
Best odds of 16/5 at Paddy Power at the time of publishing.
- Leg 1: Jude Bellingham 3+ Shots
- Leg 2: Jude Bellingham 3+ Fouls Won
Worth backing higher lines on both selections at an attractive price too.
