FIFA World Cup Prediction and Odds: Lionel Messi to Win a World Cup?
| FIFA World Cup Prediction and Odds: Brazil is currently ranked as most likely to win the World Cup, and France is a close second We believe that the Odds are overstated for Brazil given their generally poor performance against European teams in the last two world cups. Many Pundits do believe that Argentina are also Capable of Lifting the World Cup in Qatar. Argentina has been Brilliant in World Cup Qualifiers. |
The biggest sporting festival FIFA World Cup is back for its 22nd edition at the fag end of 2022 as teams across continents battle it out to bask in the highest glory. The 2018 World Cup held in Russia saw France lifting the prestigious trophy while Croatia finished second-best in a tightly contested game.
Coming into this World Cup, Brazil is the top-seeded side while Belgium and France make the top 3 as far as rankings are concerned. As we all are well aware that the rankings are just meant to be on paper, the other 29 sides are equally capable of pulling off the heist on 18th December 2022.
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Insights and Observations
- Brazil are the favorites coming to the World Cup on the back of stellar World Cup Qualifiers.
- France are another Candidate for the title, According to betting Odds.
- Germany and Argentina Remains Dark Horse for the Tournament.
- Spain and England are also Capable of Stringing some Surprises
- Mbappe, Benzema, Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo Remains Contender for Golden Boot and Golden Ball.
- France are the Defending Champion. they won the last World Cup by Defeating Croatia 5-3.
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FIFA World Cup Prediction
| Smarkets | Oddschecker | |
| Brazil | Win Probability: 16.13% | Odds: 26/5 |
| Germany | Win Probability: 8.33% | Odds: 9/1 |
| France | Win Probability: 13.16% | Odds: 7/1 |
| England | Win Probability: 11.90% | Odds: 8/1 |
| Spain | Win Probability: 10.20% | Odds: 43/5 |
| Argentina | Win Probability: 11.11% | Odds: 38/5 |
The prediction and betting platforms are currently favoring Brazil which could lift the FIFA World Cup 2022 trophy in Qatar. However, it will be quite early to predict the outcome as the World Cup starts in November 2022.
FIFA odds: Who can be the Highest Goal Scorer?
| Player | Oddschecker |
| Harry Kane | 9/1 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 9/1 |
| Karim Benzema | 12/1 |
| Lionel Messi | 14/1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 16/1 |
The prediction and betting platforms are currently favoring Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe to lift Golden Boot in this year World Cup. However, Anyone of the top five Mentioned plus Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are Capable of Winning Most Prestigious Award.
Fifa Odds: Why is Brazil ahead?
Let us look at the last 10 matches the Brazilian National team played
- Total Lost: 0
- Total Won: 7
- Goals scored: 24 (2.4 per game)
- Goals Conceded: 3
Let us look at the last 9 matches Brazil played against European Teams (Most of them were during the last two world cups and the year after)
- Total Lost: 0
- Total Won: 5
- Goals scored: 15 (1.7 per game)
- Goals Conceded: 16
Who are the Top-rated players for Brazil? (Sofascore)
- Neymar (8.5) – PSG and Brazil
- Richarlison (7.5) – Everton and Brazil
- Philippe Coutinho(7)- Brazil and Aston Villa
- Here are some of the skills from Brazil Main Man this Season
Why France is another Favorite to win the World Cup?
France are the Defending Champions and has been a top side for years now. French Side boast of Superlative Talents. Let us Analyze their last 10 Games.
- Total lost: 2
- Total Won: 5
- Goals Scored: 22 (2.2 Per Game)
- Goals Conceded: 6(0.6 Per Game)
Who are the Top Rated Players for France?
- Karim Benzema (9) (France and Real Madrid)
- Kylian Mbappe (8.5)( France and Paris Saint Germain)
- Paul Pogba (8) (France and Manchester United)
FIFA World Cup Prediction: England Chances
England has Made Huge Strides in International Football Since 2014 World Cup. They made into Semi-Finals in 2018 World Cup and Finals in Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate has Transformed the look of England and they are one of the Contenders going into the World Cup.
Let us Analyze their Last 10 Games-
Total Matches- 10
Matches Won- 5
Matches Lost- 2
Goals Scored- 27(2.7 Per game)
Goals Conceded-8(0.8 Per game)
Who are Top Players for England?
1- Harry Kane- Tottenham Hotspurs and England(9)
2-Raheem Sterling- Manchester City and England(8)
3-Kyle Walker- Manchester City and England(8)
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Argentina to Pay Homage to Diego Maradona With a World Cup?
Argentina has been in a good Run off Form Off late, Winning the Copa-America and Finalissima. Scaloni has made Some Serious Changes to Argentina- one of the foremost Reason Why Argentina are one of the Favorites going into the World Cup.
Let us Analyze Stats for Argentina of Last ten Games-
Total Matches- 10
Total Won- 8
Total Lost-
Goals Scored- 20( 2 goals per Match)
Goals Conceded- 2(0.2 goals per Match)
Top Rated Players of Argentina-
1- Lionel Messi– 8.5( Paris Saint Germain and Argentina)
2-Angel Di Maria– 8( Argentina)
3- Paulo Dybala– 7.5 (Juventus and Argentina)
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Format and Seedings
The 2022 edition has 32 teams being divided into 8 groups each group having 4 teams respectively. The UEFA which is mostly consisting of European nations sends 13 teams to the big stage while the AFC has 6 teams in the reckoning for the championship.
Coming to the main draw for this tournament, it was pretty obvious that the top 7 teams would be part of the first pot apart from the hosting nation which is Qatar. The seedings and the fixtures were announced in April 2022 in Doha.
The defending champions French team has been given a moderate draw with Denmark and Tunisia in the same group but the focus is on Group E consisting of Spain, Germany, Japan, and New Zealand/Costa Rica which is a potential group of death in this edition. On the other hand, the runners-up Croatia have a tough nut to crack in Belgium but the challenges of Morocco and Canada don’t seem to be threatening.
On the other hand, the South American champions have a relatively easy draw whereas the English side is trying to break the jinx this time around with Wales, the US, and Iran in their group.
FIFA World Cup Betting Odds: Live Standings and Schedule
FIFA World Cup Odds: Group A
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | Senegal vs. the Netherlands | 5 a.m. | Al Thumama | |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | Qatar vs. Ecuador | 11 a.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Qatar vs. Senegal | 8 a.m. | Al Thumama | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Netherlands vs. Ecuador | 11 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Netherlands vs. Qatar | 10 a.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Ecuador vs. Senegal | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Group B
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | England vs. Iran | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Wales vs. Iran | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | England vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Wales vs. England | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Iran vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Thumama |
FIFA World Cup Betting Odds: Group C
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Tues, Nov. 22 | Argentina vs. S. Arabia | 5 a.m. | Lusail | |
| Tues, Nov. 22 | Mexico vs. Poland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 | |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Poland vs. S. Arabia | 8 a.m. | Education City | |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Argentina vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail | |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | Poland vs. Argentina | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 | |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | S. Arabia vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Group D
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | Denmark vs. Tunisia | 8 a.m. | Education City | |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | France vs. AUS/PER | 2 p.m. | Al Janoub | |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Tunisia vs. AUS/PER | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub | |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | France vs. Denmark | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 | |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | Tunisia vs. France | 10 a.m. | Education City | |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | AUS/PER vs. Denmark | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
2022 FIFA World Cup Predictions: Group E
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Germany vs. Japan | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Spain vs. CRC/NZ | 11 a.m. | Al Thumama | |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Japan vs. CRC/NZ | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Spain vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Japan vs. Spain | 2 p.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | CRC/NZ vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
FIFA World Cup Odds and Prediction: Group F
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Morocco vs. Croatia | 5 a.m. | Al Bayt | |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Belgium vs. Canada | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Belgium vs. Morocco | 8 a.m. | Al Thumama | |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Croatia vs. Canada | 11 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l | |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Croatia vs. Belgium | 10 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali | |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Canada vs. Morocco | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
FIFA World Cup Odds and Prediction: Group G
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium | |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Switzerland vs. Cameroon | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub | |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Brazil vs. Serbia | 2 p.m. | Lusail | |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Cameroon vs. Serbia | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub | |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Brazil vs. Switzerland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 | |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | Lusail | |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Serbia vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
FIFA World Cup Odds and Prediction: Group H
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Uruguay vs. South Korea | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Portugal vs. Ghana | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | South Korea vs. Ghana | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Portugal vs. Uruguay | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | South Korea vs. Portugal | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Ghana vs. Uruguay | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Top Players to Watch Out for:
1-Kylian Mbappe– France and Paris Saint Germain– The French superstar has been in impeccable Form this Season, averaging 0.86 Goals Per Match. He is one of the Vital Cogs in France Title Defense this year. The French Superstar would be ready to bury the hatchet from Euro 2020 and Lead France to another World Cup Title.
2-Karim Benzema– France and Real Madrid– Another French Talisman would be raring to go, come this World Cup. He missed out on a ticket to Russia in 2018. This time around he would be ready to make amends. Potential ballon d’Or Candidate, he has been in a form of his life averaging around 0.93 goals per 90 Minutes.
3- Lionel Messi– Argentina and Paris Saint Germain– One of the Best Players of All-time, He would want to Bid Adieu to his International career by Winning the World Cup. The Little Man is averaging 0.30 goals Per Match this Season.
4- Cristiano Ronaldo– Portugal and Manchester United– The Goal-Scoring Machine Will be Raring to go to Qatar, with much better Portugal Side, he would be Eyeing the World Cup. He is averaging Around 0.66 Goals Per Match and Would be Hoping to Continue this Merry Form to World Cup.
5- Neymar Jr– Brazil and Paris Saint Germain– Brazil Main Man would be Eyeing for World Cup after a disastrous Club football Season. He has gone to Extent of Saying,” he can give his life for Winning World Cup”. he is Averaging around 0.47 goals per Match this Season.
FIFA World Cup Prediction: Latest Development Leading into World Cup
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3-Australia beat Peru to seal FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying spot
4-Delivering the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar
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6-Lionel Messi is the only one guaranteed a place’ – Angel Di Maria on World Cup slot
7-Female referee Yoshimi Yamashita at Qatar World Cup wants the game to shine
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10-USMNT’s Gregg Berhalter talks World Cup 2022 and 2026, MLS players going to Europe too early
11-Qatar World Cup tickets back on sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis
12-The cost of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for Qatar World Cup 2022
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FIFA World Cup Prediction: Quick recap and format for 2022 edition
The 2018 season was a humdinger one with the tournament filled with thrillers and nail-biters. The defending champions Germany bowed out in the group stage carrying the jinx of reigning champions exiting early in the very next World Cup. The giant sides like France, Brazil and Spain raced to the round of 16 while black horses namely Denmark, Sweden and Russia caused a few upsets en route to the knockouts.
Focusing on the knockout games, the top quarter had France knocking out the Luis Suarez men while the South American giants were taken down comprehensively by Belgium. The bottom half of the draw saw Croatia scrape through in penalties against the hosts whereas England didn’t break any sweat against Sweden.
In the semis, an important brace in extra time by Mandzukic sent them to the finals while France overpowered Belgium in the battle of French fries. In the final, the French side was too strong for the Croatians as the young gun Kylian Mbappe sealed the deal by scoring the 4th goal for the side while Griezmann and Pogba were the other key contributors in the front line.
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