World cup

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.

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.

There is little chance of any other result than a French victory in the clash with Australia as is evident by Bovada’s odds of +450 on France winning, +500 on the match being drawn and +1500 on Australia causing an upset. You can find odds of +140 on France winning by three clear goals and that is not outside the realms of possibility.