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DAY four of the FIFA World Cup involves three of the most consistent teams in the world. Punters will be keen to get a look at the previous World Cup’s second and third-placed teams, Croatia and Belgium, as well as the always classy Germany overnight.
NEVER DOUBT MODRIC MOROCCO: $3.75 DRAW: $3.10 CROATIA: $2.06
The 2018 runners-up Croatia gets its tournament started tonight in the early game against Morocco.
Croatia lost just one of its qualifying matches, and punters are getting a great price for it to start off its tournament with a win.
Morocco had an easy qualifying process, too, but its overall World Cup record reads 2-5-9.
With Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic and the ageless wonder Luka Modric prowling the midfield for Croatia, it’s hard to see it doing anything but win this match - but not as easily as some would suggest.
Croatia to win is the play, but there’s good value in a small same-game multi of Croatia to win and under 2.5 goals in the match ($3.75). THE PICK:
Croatia H2H $2.06
NEW PHASE FOR GERMANY
GERMANY: $1.43
DRAW: $4.50 JAPAN: $6.50
THIS is shaping up to be one of the most exciting matchups so far, with two fastpaced and attacking sides going head-to-head.
Germany has insane depth, but with its star striker Timo Werner injured, Kai Havertz will need to stand up. The pace and delivery he will receive from the midfield should help him break through the Japanese defence, so Havertz is a handy bet for anytime goalscorer ($2.36).
Japan has multiple Premier League players who can find the back of the net as well. They won’t make it easy for the Germans and will score in this match. THE PICK: Germany H2H and both teams to score, $2.80
RED DEVILS’ GOAL FEST BELGIUM: $1.50 DRAW: $4.20 CANADA: $5.90
FOR one of the pre-world cup smokies, Belgium comes into its first match at decent odds as this is, after all, Canada’s first world cup run and it doesn’t have the talent of the Red Devils.
For punters looking to get aggressive within this game and maximise betting opportunities, Belgium to win by two or more goals is an attractive option at $2.40, given the talent Belgium has in attack.
Michy Batshuayi, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard can pump home multiple goals in a short amount of time.
Canada’s best player Alphonso Davies is under an injury cloud, so a winning margin of three goals of more at $4.50 is also something on to which to latch.
THE PICK: Belgium to win by 2 or more goals, $2.40 * 18+ Gamble Responsibly.
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