It’s that time again… the 2022 World Cup is upon us! Gear up for the action with NetBet’s tournament preview and betting tips ahead of the first ever winter World Cup.
And what’s more, NetBet have got plenty of Boosted Odds on some of the most popular outright bets. Think it’s finally England’s time? You can back Gareth’s boys to go all the way and lift the Jules Rimet at Boosted Odds of 11.00.
Head to NetBet Sport for all the latest markets and odds ahead of what promises to be a cracking six weeks of football.
World Cup 2022: Tournament Preview and Football Odds
There is no other event in the world that captures the imagination of the entire population quite like a World Cup. Fans will be treated to six jam-packed weeks of football featuring the very best players from across the globe.
Early favourites ahead of Qatar are Brazil (5.00), the most successful nation in the competition’s history. Led by all-time talent Neymar, they will go in search of a sixth trophy, 20 years after their last triumph at the 2002 World Cup in Japan.
Brazil are closely tailed by Argentina (6.50) and reigning champions France (7.00). The former will be dreaming of a first World Cup win since 1986 in Lionel Messi’s last dance with the national team. The latter will attempt to enter the history books as only the third country ever to retain the World Cup, alongside Brazil and Italy.
England are also attracting a lot of media attention in the run-up to Qatar. After crashing out in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and suffering heartbreak in the Euro 2020 final, Gareth Southgate will be hoping to take the Three Lions one step further. NetBet have boosted the odds on England to win the World Cup to 11.00!
There is no shortage of class on show in this eagerly anticipated tournament. Some of the best footballers of all time will battle it out for the illusive Jules Rimet trophy. International football can be the pinnacle of elation and despair for both players and fans, but who will cement their place among the greats at the 2022 World Cup?
Who is this Year’s Dark Horse
Everyone loves a World Cup dark horse! Not only does a successful pick offer bragging rights among friends, they can also offer some far longer odds than the big nations. NetBet’s dark horse for the 2022 World Cup is Serbia. Hear us out…
Not only did Serbia top their Nations League group recently, beating the likes of Norway and Sweden, they also topped their World Cup qualification group. Victory over Portugal in their final match saw them secure first place and retained their undefeated status.
Aside from impressing with performances in 2022, Serbia have a very strong squad with some standout individual talent. Their midfield is comprised of some top European footballers including Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ajax’s Dusan Tadic. There is also plenty of goals in their attack, with the in-form Aleksandr Mitrovic supported by Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic and Fiorentina’s Luka Jovic.
Serbia are currently at 81.00 to win the whole competition. That might be a bit of a long shot, but odds of 7.00 for them to be eliminated in the quarter-finals looks far more tempting. You can also back them to get six points in the group stage at 7.00, covering victories against Switzerland and Cameroon, with defeat against favourites Brazil.
World Cup 2022: Betting Tips
World Cup top goalscorer: Karim Benzema – 16.00
Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has had an incredible year. France are likely to go deep into this competition, with the Real Madrid striker probably featuring centrally flanked by Kylian Mbappe. There is no shortage of service surrounding the talisman, who could top off an incredible year with the Golden Boot.
World Cup most assists: Kevin De Bruyne – 12.00
He is one of, if not the best, midfielders in the world. His attacking output for Manchester City has been phenomenal this season and he will be crucial to Belgium’s success. With a fit Romelu Lukaku ahead of him, De Bruyne could have a standout tournament.
World Cup winners: Germany – 11.00
There’s a lot to like about this Germany side. They are remarkably well-rounded, boasting an abundance of top-level experience and plenty of game changers. We like the look of Flick’s side to go all the way.
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