Fifa World Cup 2018 Outrights and All Matches

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5 years 9 months ago - 5 years 9 months ago #1 by mackem
Countdown on to Russia 2018. Over the course of the next week we will publish previews and picks for each group before looking for an overall outright winner pick and whatever else takes the eye from a mountain of betting markets available.

Will probably start a separate thread for the group matches but in the meantime all pre-tournament outright bets are most welcome here.

To get the ball rolling here's my take on Group A . I might well add to this in due course but for now with or without Salah I fancy Egypt to qualify at 6/4 or better if you shop around,


Looking forward to this tourny and appreciate all opinions and tips from forum members.

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5 years 9 months ago #2 by mackem
Group B Outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Morocco to qualify at around 4/1 or better

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5 years 9 months ago - 5 years 9 months ago #3 by mackem
Group C Outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total Group Goals Conceded Australia, over 4.5 at 8/10

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5 years 9 months ago #4 by mackem
Group D outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

World Cup - Group Points Total Iceland, under 2.5 at 21/20

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5 years 9 months ago #5 by mackem
Group E outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

World Cup - Group Points Total Costa Rica, under 1.5 at 21/20

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5 years 9 months ago #6 by mackem
Group F outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Bet: Total Group Goals Conceded South Korea, over 5.5 at 14/10

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5 years 9 months ago #7 by mackem
Group G outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

World Cup - Team to Score Fewest Goals in the Tournament, Panama at 13/2

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5 years 9 months ago #8 by mackem
Group H outright preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Bet: Senegal to win the group at 5/1

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5 years 9 months ago #9 by The Vann
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Thanks Mackem. All info helps us in SA as we never got the European Qualifiers and the South American Qualifiers took place in the early hours of the morning - definitely after my bedtime. I think we head into this tournament at a disadvantage to the books and I will be keeping stakes low during the qualifying rounds. Onto Outrights
Golden Boot
Probably looking at 6 goals here which has won in seven of the last ten tournaments ( 5 twice and 8 once ).Of the seven teams ranked 45 or higher in the tournament three of them are in Group A with Uruguay. I'm thinking Cavani or Suarez an am going with their penalty taker
Suarez @ 25/1
Golden Ball
This is a player of the tournament award. The FIFA Technical committee compile a list which is then voted on by the accredited media. Usually need the team to make the semi's to get on this list. I have noticed several footie journalists picking Iniesta for this award. If Spain makes the semi's I think this bet has legs
Iniesta @ 30/1
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5 years 9 months ago #10 by Brazil
Obviously taking Brazil Outright at 4/1 ,9/2.

Also interested in your Senegal ,Chris @ 5/1 group win
good to have an African interest .
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5 years 9 months ago - 5 years 9 months ago #11 by mackem
Thanks Vann and Brazil, I'm thinking / hoping that a chunk of the African qualifying form is being underestimated. I spent ages looking at the final standings of qualifying groups and some of those European groups were pretty weak, never mind Central & North America and Asia etc..

I think the draw for these finals could have been much kinder for the African nations so it will be tough going but all 5 there on merit and some traditionally strong teams like Ghana and Ivory Coast missed out

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5 years 9 months ago #12 by The Vann
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Usually struggle to fit my outrights into 10 units but no such problem in this tournament.
Brazil look to have the goods and the only sides that should worry them are Spain, Germany and Argentina. If the groups go as expected Brazil will only meet one of them - and that in the final. First up
Brazil win @ 4/1 6 units
No matter how rubbish the Germans are they always reach the semi's or the final
Final Brazil v Germany @ 12/1 2 units
As previously explained - the golden boot needs around 6 goals. There are 5 matches before the semi's to get 6 goals. In the last eight tournaments 2 1/2 Golden boots have not reached the semi's ( The half being Solenko in 1994. ) I make the odds on this bet around 3/1 but we are being offered better - so based on the odds
Player to win Golden Boot and team not to reach the semi's Yes @ 5/1 2 units
( My beer bet selections will follow before the tournament starts )
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5 years 9 months ago #13 by Brent Graham
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Pool code: eirebibs

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5 years 9 months ago - 5 years 9 months ago #14 by mackem
First of the individual match betting previews ....

Group A Thursday, Russia v Saudi Arabia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Looking for 2-3 goals in total at 9/10

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5 years 9 months ago #15 by mackem
Group A Friday Egypt v Uruguay preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Going with the draw at 27/10

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5 years 9 months ago #16 by The Vann
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Have to love the quirky bets My favourite
England to beat Argentina with one goal clearly scored by hand @ 1986/1
Beer allocations
I have seen Peru a couple of times and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. The odds of 17/10 for qualification from Group C look about right - but - surely France should cruise the group which means we can get Peru to qualify at much better odds
Group C Finishing positions
1) France 2) Peru @ 31/10
While on the subject of 1) and 2) The group most suited looks like Group D so
Group D
1) Argentina 2) Croatia @ 7/4
And we are also invited to predict 1) - 4) Anyone thinking of trying this on Group H should immediately seek medical attention!!
Best looking group for this is
Group E
1) Brazil 2) Switzerland 3) Serbia 4) Costa Rica @ 3/1

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5 years 9 months ago #17 by The Vann
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Last three beers from the six pack
Group H looks impossible to call and the books agree with qualifying from the group ranging from 7/20 to 2/1. My beers need better than 2/1 which gives me
Japan to be eliminated in last 16 @ 3/1
Tadic was in good scoring form at the end of the EPL season and he probably needs only one goal for this bet to land
Serbia top tournament goal scorer Tadic @ 7/2
Morocco is the best African team in the tournament and they conceded NIL goals in qualifying. Coupled with Portugal's quality defence and the fact that you never see the ball when you play Spain I think Iran are in trouble. Iran scored 10 goals in their last 10 qualifying matches and - I think Mackem's Panama pick is right up there - but for the price of a fine craft beer I prefer
Team with fewest goals in the tournament Iran @ 19/2
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5 years 9 months ago #18 by bradie82
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In 2014, 8 teams did not win a single game
In 2010, 8 teams did not win a single game
In 2006, 11 teams did not win a single game
In 2002, 7 teams did not win a single game

Iran & Panama not to win a game not to win a game @ 2.25 seems like a decent move
Costa Rica @ 1.70, Australia @ 1.66, South Korea @ 1.72 and Japan @2.10 or even Peru @2.50 are also tempting.

On the goal scorer I like Suarez over 2.5 goals @2
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5 years 9 months ago #19 by mackem
Group B opening matches on Friday

Morocco v Iran www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Morocco to win at 12/10

Portugal v Spain www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals 2-3 at 9/10

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5 years 9 months ago #20 by mackem
Just reading Spain have sacked their coach :ohmy:

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5 years 9 months ago #21 by mackem
Group C matches on Saturday

France v Australia preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Bets: Level Stakes, Correct Score, France win 2-0 at 9/2 and 3-0 at 25/4

Peru v Denmark preview www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Peru draw no Bet at 12/10

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5 years 9 months ago #22 by mackem
Group D matches on Saturday

Argentina v Iceland www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Over 2.5 goals at 19/20


Croatia v Nigeria www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Match Result Draw 26/10

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5 years 9 months ago #23 by The Vann
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Anyone know what the WSB Superbru World Cup predictor pool code is?

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5 years 9 months ago #24 by The Vann
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The Vann wrote: Anyone know what the WSB Superbru World Cup predictor pool code is?

RIGHT - That wins "Dork of the Day" prize. On second reading I see its the GFTG Superbru comp supported by WSB. Needless to say I am already entered:blush:

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5 years 9 months ago #25 by mackem
Sunday's previews ...

Group E Costa Rica v Serbia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Serbia to win at 9/10

Group F Germany v Mexico www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Both teams to score? (yes) at 9/10

Group E Brazil v Switzerland www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals 2-3 at 19/20

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5 years 9 months ago #26 by The Vann
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Having watched the crap delivered by Russia and Saudi Arabia yesterday ( No doubt Southampton could beat either side ) I expect Uruguay to run up a score or two in this group. These odds seem pretty generous today
Egypt v Uruguay
Total goals over 2.5 @ 13/10

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5 years 9 months ago #27 by RuggaBugga
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LOVE SWC Betting!

Small stab - correct score - Uruguay 3 Egypt 0 - 9/1 GG
Main punt - Morocco win at 12/10
Then fancy a draw with Portugal/Spain

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5 years 9 months ago #28 by mackem
Monday's previews ...


Group F Sweden v South Korea www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Both halves under 1.5 goals at 19/20



Group G Belgium v Panama www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals Belgium, over 2.5 at 21/20



Group G Tunisia v England www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Correct Score, England win 2-0 at 21/4

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5 years 9 months ago #29 by southpaw
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Currently in Spain so will have an interest tonight -

2-1 Spain 8/1
1-1 costa first goal 22/1

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5 years 9 months ago #30 by Experienced Novice
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Player to be carded anytime Por vs Spain: Pepe @ 2.4

A renowned nutter, now plying his trade somewhere in Turkey, expect Pepe to be at the receiving end of a card (especially facing some of his old teammates at real Madrid).

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5 years 9 months ago #31 by mackem
Tuesday's previews.....

Group H Colombia v Japan www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Colombia Clean Sheet? (yes) at even money


Group H Poland v Senegal www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Match result draw at 22/10


Group A Russia v Egypt www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Draw no Bet Egypt at 14/10

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5 years 9 months ago #32 by Brent Graham
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Back after a few days break, over 3.5 goals Argentina game 19/10

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5 years 9 months ago #33 by The Vann
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Stiffs Brent. The Messi penalty miss was the turning point. I had BTTS and Argentina win.
Taking a beer on longer odds for the last match
Croatia -2.0 the draw @ 15/4

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5 years 9 months ago #34 by mackem
Wednesday's previews ...

Group B Portugal v Morocco www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Both teams to score? (yes) at 23/20


Group A Uruguay v Saudi Arabia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Anytime goalscorer, Jose Gimenez at 7/1


Group B Iran v Spain www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Anytime Goalscorer, Diego Costa at 8/10

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5 years 9 months ago #35 by coil
Going to have a rare strike on the Swedish game , draw at 22/10 .

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5 years 9 months ago #36 by mackem
Thursday's previews ...

Group C Denmark v Australia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Highest scoring half, 2nd half at 11/10

Group C France v Peru www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Over 2.5 goals at 17/20

Group D Argentina v Croatia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Over 2.5 goals at 12/10

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5 years 9 months ago #37 by The Vann
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Hopefully get some action in this match as I expect the England match will also be low on goals
Belgium -2.0 win @ 17/10

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5 years 9 months ago #38 by bradie82
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Following Vann's path especially with a very offensive Belgian team

Belgium to win & over 2.5 @ 1.83
Belgium over 2.5 goals @ 2.20

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5 years 9 months ago #39 by The Vann
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Expecting little by way of goal action in this match, but we will get the full array of Tunisian skills ie Time wasting, assisting the ref with showing cards, the " three full rolls" after a tackle ( seven rolls after a foul ), terminal brain tumour if your head gets touched etc etc
HT/FT Draw/England @ 27/10
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5 years 9 months ago #40 by RuggaBugga
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The Vann wrote: HT/FT Draw/England @ 27/10


Nice call VannMan!

Scared money dont make money! BOOM!
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5 years 9 months ago #41 by mackem
Friday's previews ...

Group E Brazil v Costa Rica www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Brazil goals, 3 or more at 11/10


Group D Nigeria v Iceland www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals 2-3 at 9/10


Group E Serbia v Switzerland www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Match result draw at 21/10

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5 years 9 months ago #42 by The Vann
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Colombia v Japan
Mackem probably has the correct take on this match but with VAR there is always a chance of Colombia's dodgy defensive tactics being picked up - and I like the odds
BTTS @ 5/4

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5 years 9 months ago #43 by Brazil
Senegal looking good Chris and well done on both teams to score vs Poland.

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5 years 9 months ago #44 by The Vann
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Still on the beers on the WC. Morocco could not score against Iran and they are up against a better defense today. Portugal have been finding goals when needed during the last two years. Expected the Portugal win to nil to be around evens in which case I would give it a miss but we are being offered a little better then that
Portugal v Morocco
Team to score Portugal only @ 15/10

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5 years 9 months ago #45 by bradie82
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Portugal should win that game and I can some goals scored

Portugal to win @ 1.66
Portugal over 1.5 @ 1.83
Portugal & over 2.5 @ 2.75

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5 years 9 months ago #46 by mackem
Good calls with Portugal guys, I feel a bit for Morocco, decent side but just couldn't put the ball in the net despite loads of chances in both their games.


Saturday's previews ...

Group G Belgium v Tunisia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Both teams to score? (yes) at 23/20

Group F South Korea v Mexico www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals 2-3 at 19/20

Group F Germany v Sweden www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Half time result, draw at 27/20

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5 years 9 months ago #47 by Brent Graham
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Spain 3 or more goals at 12/10 - reckon when the dam wall cracks and the 1st goal goes in it will burst

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5 years 9 months ago #48 by mackem
Sunday's previews ....

Group G England v Panama www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

England total goals, 3 or more at 12/10

Group H Japan v Senegal www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Total goals 2-3 at 19/20

Group H Poland v Colombia www.goodforthegame.co.za/Fifa-World-Cup-...betting-preview.html

Half time result, draw at 11/10

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5 years 9 months ago #49 by The Vann
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Looking at today's two Group C matches hard to imagine anything over 1-0 so here is a GFTG World Exclusive long odds bet for those with more money then sense ( I really miss those emoticons ).
When I checked yesterday the referee for the Denmark v Australia match was still listed as Lahoz from La Liga ( 20 matches - 113 yellows and 7 reds ). Did the Liverpool v ManC Champion's League clash and Pep said he made up the rules as he went along. The Aussie manager is Marwijk ( Managed De Jongh at WC 2010 - remember the tackle in the final? )
A little something from the exotics
Denmark v Australia
Booking points over 5.5 @ 6/1
( Yellow = 1 and Red = 2 )

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5 years 9 months ago #50 by Brazil
In the same game I'm going Denmark corners -2,5.
With these low scoring games the only thing I find interesting are the corners!

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