World Cup 2022 is now well into its stride and there have been some significant moves in various outright markets in recent days. Brazil, the long-standing market leaders, remain the favourites to win World Cup 2022 at odds of 11/4 with Betway.
France have now been elevated to 6/1 second favourites with William Hill, with Spain at 15/2 with Betway and Argentina, back in business following their 2-0 win over Mexico, are available at 8/1 also with Betway.
England, following their lacklustre 0-0 draw with the USA, are top priced 21/2 (11.50) with BetUK. Other potential contenders are Portugal at 14/1 with Betway.
Ahead of their heavyweight clash with Spain, Germany saw their odds dramatically cut after they were given a potential reprieve from what looked to be a likely early exit, following Costa Rica’s surprise 1-0 win over Japan. Germany are now 15/1 with 888sport to make the most of their second chance.
The Netherlands, another team that haven’t yet done much to suggest that they could lift the trophy, are 16/1 with SpreadEx.
Top Goalscorer Betting Odds
Defending champions France were the first team to secure their spot in the last 16 when they beat Denmark 2-1, with both their goals coming from Kylian Mbappe.
That took Mbappe to three goals in the tournament and sees him as the 7/2 favourite with Unibet in the Top Goalscorer market. With a group game against Tunisia still to come, then at least one match in the knockout stage already guaranteed, Mbappe certainly looks a worthy frontrunner in the betting.
Other Golden Boot Contenders
Brazil’s Richarlison is next up at 7/1 with William Hill, with Lionel Messi at 9/1 with Betway.
Spain’s Ferran Torres is a 17/1 chance with Unibet, with the much sought-after Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands at 20/1 with William Hill and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo at 20/1 with Betway.
Ante-post favourite Harry Kane can now be backed at odds of 40/1 with Betway after two goalless games for England. With calls in some quarters for the England captain to be rested in the final group game against Wales, backing Kane could be a risky punt.
England Still Hot Favourites to Win Group A
Staying with England, Gareth Southgate’s men remain firm favourites to win Group B at 1/6 with BetFred. Despite a far from convincing performance against the USA, a point was actually a relatively good outcome in terms of England’s position in the group standings.
Alternatively, you can back the USA at 10/1 with Betfair or Iran at 20/1 with BetFred. Should you fancy a highly unlikely set of results in the final round of group matches, then Wales are on offer at 1000/1 with BetFred.
Not quite such a longshot, but unlikely nonetheless given their current situation, Wales To Qualify from Group B is on offer at odds of 25/1 with Betfair. There will be a few patriotic Welsh punters will be putting a few quid on that outcome.
* Betting odds correct at the time of publication. All odds are subject to changes.