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The Brazil versus Switzerland game should be an exciting one to watch because of the teams’ contrasting style. Brazil love to play attacking soccer, while Switzerland are happy to hog the possession and hope to sneak a goal on the break or from a set piece. Brazil, should on paper at least, walk away with this game comfortably due to their immense firepower.

Mexico may have a strong World Cup heritage but that will count for nothing when they come up against the might of reigning champions Germany. Germany are priced at -225 to beat Mexico, with a Mexico win available at +650 and the draw being +350. Germany brushed Mexico aside 4-1 in the FIFA Confederations Cup in June 2017 and it would not surprise us to see a similar scoreline when the two sides meet again.

Everyone loves an underdog. There's romance in supporting the little guy, and in the sports betting world, it can also prove a profitable venture. But there are times when playing a long shot is unwise, and the World Cup is definitely one.

As part of the 2018 Breeders' Cup World Championships qualifying series, the (G1) Stephen Foster Handicap from Churchill Downs on Saturday night is a 'Win And You're In' Event for the BC Classic. Whichever of the nine colts that hits the finish line first will gain an automatic entry to the 2018 Classic, right back on the Churchill dirt this coming November.

There are a pair of qualifying races for the 2018 Breeders' Cup World Championships on Saturday from Churchill Downs. First up is the Fleur d'Lis Handicap, which will send the winner to the Breeders' Cup Distaff. Nine fillies and mares age three and older are expected to go to the gate, with multiple graded-stakes winner Farrell the lukewarm morning line favorite.

This game has the potential to be high scoring if you look at both teams’ qualification record. Costa Rica’s games saw an average of 2.4 goals per game while Serbia’s averaged 3.0 goals per game. If you think this record will continue, look at the over 2.5 goals market at +165.

Croatia start their match against Nigeria as -120 favorites and that looks a fair price simply because Croatia have so many stars among their ranks. Nigeria, at +350, are capable of causing an upset thanks to their never say die attitude. While Nigeria seem to have shored up their defense, they have not played any sides with Croatia creativity in it and that should see Croatia claim all three points in this fixture.

Peru and Denmark will see Group C as one they can qualify from as Australia are likely to be there to make up the numbers. With France likely to win the group, both Peru and Denmark will know that a victory in their opening clash could seal qualification to the knockout stages. The South American outfit are slight underdogs in this tie, priced at +240, with Denmark the +115 favorites. The draw is priced at +240.

Argentina struggled during qualification yet they are still the fifth-favorites to win the 2018 World Cup thanks to the wealth of talent their coach can choose from. Having Lionel Messi, arguably the best footballer in the world, in your side always gives you a chance of winning games. Bovada think Argentina will win this game comfortably and have priced an Argentina win at -300.