Bet Builder 1 - 1pt

Best available odds of 10/11 at SpreadEx at the time of publishing.

1st selection: Pedro Porro 1+ Shot

Pedro Porro has become a genuine attacking weapon for Spain from right-back, constantly bombing forward to support the front line and providing an extra option in the final third. Rather than remaining deep, he regularly occupies advanced positions, overlaps the winger and is often found waiting on the edge of the penalty area for cut-backs or loose clearances, giving him plenty of opportunities to test the goalkeeper from distance.

His confidence is sky high after finding the net in Spain's semi-final victory over France, taking his tally to two goals at this World Cup, and he continues to look eager to shoot whenever the opportunity presents itself. Porro has also recorded at least one shot in all five of his starts at this tournament, highlighting just how consistently he gets into dangerous attacking positions despite being listed as a defender.

With Spain expected to dominate possession once again, Porro should spend plenty of time in the attacking half and have numerous opportunities to join forward. Given his advanced role, recent confidence in front of goal and perfect record of registering a shot in every World Cup start so far, backing him to have 1+ shot looks like an excellent way to start this Bet Builder.

2nd Selection: Dani Olmo 1+ Shot

Dani Olmo has been one of Spain's most consistent shot producers throughout this World Cup, operating in the number 10 role just behind the striker where he is constantly arriving in dangerous positions. His freedom to drift between the lines allows him to receive possession in space before looking to test the goalkeeper, whether that's with a first-time effort inside the box or one of his trademark strikes from long range.

His shot volume has been remarkably consistent during the tournament, recording 1, 3, 3, 3, 1 and 3 shots across Spain's six World Cup matches so far including super sub. That consistency reflects both his importance to Spain's attacking play and his willingness to shoot whenever opportunities arise.

Olmo also benefits from playing alongside Lamine Yamal, whose direct dribbling and dangerous deliveries from the right regularly create cut-back opportunities into the edge of the penalty area. Those situations suit Olmo perfectly, as he is often the player arriving late into the box to meet crosses or loose clearances, while he is equally comfortable striking from distance if defenders choose to sit off him.

With Spain expected to dominate possession and create a high volume of chances once again, Olmo should see plenty of the ball in advanced areas. Given his role behind the striker and his outstanding record of producing shots throughout the tournament, backing him to register 1+ shot looks like another strong selection.

3rd Selection: Cristian Romero 1+ Tackle

Cristian Romero is one of the most aggressive and front-foot defenders in world football, never afraid to step out of the back line and engage attackers early. Rather than sitting off his opponents, he relishes physical duels and is always looking to win the ball back with well-timed challenges, making him one of Argentina's most reliable players in the tackles market.

His World Cup numbers underline that consistency, having recorded 4, 3, 3, 2, 1 and 4 tackles across Argentina's six matches so far. More broadly, Romero is averaging 2.21 tackles per 90 minutes across his last 20 appearances, highlighting just how regularly he contributes defensively regardless of the opposition.

This final also sets up perfectly from a tactical perspective. Spain are expected to dominate large spells of possession and their technically gifted attackers constantly rotate positions, forcing defenders into plenty of one-on-one situations. With the likes of Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Nico Williams looking to dribble past opponents and combine in tight spaces, Romero should have no shortage of opportunities to step in and make tackles.

Given his naturally aggressive style, outstanding tackle numbers throughout the tournament and the amount of defending Argentina are likely to do, backing Romero to register 1+ tackle looks like a standout selection.

Bet Builder 2 - 0.25pts

Best odds of 11/2 at SpreadEx while publishing.

  • Pedro Porro 2+ Shots
  • Dani Olmo 2+ Shots
  • Cristian Romero 2+ Tackles

Worth backing higher lines on two of those selections at an attractive price too.