A World Cup like no other thanks to its mid-season staging in the European winter, the intrigue and need to gain a betting edge has never been higher.

From percentage chance and predictions on each country’s most likely stage of elimination, to detailed expert betting selections on every single team we have you covered for Qatar.

World Cup betting guide:

  • Infogol predictions and probabilities
  • Best bet and analysis on all 32 nations
  • Expert view on the tournament's top teams
  • World Cup outright best bets
  • World Cup Golden Boot selections

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