Finally, the 2022 World Cup has arrived. At the beginning is a World Cup odds matchup between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday. It is fitting that Qatar gets the opening match as the host nation. However, the Qatar team is outclassed and would not be in the World Cup if not for being the host country. All will rise for Monday morning when England faces Iran. The Three Lions are one of the World Cup championship’s top-tier favorites. Last time in 2018, England was a near miss in an epic run.
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Qatar vs. Ecuador Betting World Cup Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, November 20, 2022, 11 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Al Bayt Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | Fox and Telemundo |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ecuador | -½ (+125) | 2 (-120) | +127 | |
| Qatar | +½ (-145) | 2 (EV) | +241 |  |
| Ecuador/Qatar Draw | – | – | +219 | |
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As mentioned earlier, Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium. And inspired by the occasion and energy, a win for the hosts would not be a sports betting shocker. If Qatar can take a point against Senegal and Netherlands, the home side may progress to the knockouts. But it is unlikely they’ll get much further than that.
By contrast, the expectation is that Ecuador can at least match their best-ever World Cup. Specifically at Germany in 2006, they got out of their group before losing narrowly to England. Certainly, Ecuador is capable of it. And perhaps even a little more. But Group A is one of the toughest groups in the tournament.
England vs. Iran World Cup Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, November 21, 2022, 8 a.m. ET |
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| Location: | Khalifa International Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | FS1 and Telemundo |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iran | +1½ (-130) | 2½ (+120) | +991 | |
| England | -1½ (+110) | 2½ (-140) | -289 | |
| Iran/England Draw | – | – | +371 | |
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At the beginning, England expected to get out of Group B. But the draw quickly gets tricky. A last-16 World Cup betting odds tie against the Netherlands or Senegal looks tough. Before a possible quarterfinal against France or Argentina. England has not defended well enough. As a result, nobody has a high degree of confidence they could win back-to-back matches against elite opposition.
In 2014, Iran picked up just one point from their group. Last time at the World Cup, that tally was up to four points. Despite a more difficult draw. Iran has years of experience under its belts. And a coach who knows the ins and outs of this team. Hence it might finally be time for Iran to reach the round of 16 for the sixth time.
Senegal vs. Netherlands World Cup Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, November 21, 2022, 11 a.m. ET |
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| Location: | Al Thumama Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | Fox and Telemundo |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Netherlands | -1 (+110) | 2½ (+110) | -166 | |
| Senegal | +1 (-130) | 2½ (-130) | +513 | |
| Netherlands/Senegal Draw | – | – | +282 | |
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A favorable group and the momentum from a maiden AFCON triumph have fueled faith in Senegal. Gamblers believe this team is destined to emulate the achievements of the 2002 generation. Certainly, they can reach the knockouts.
At the onset, the Netherlands is favored in Group A. And should get through to the knockout stage.
United States vs. Wales World Cup Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Monday, November 21, 2022, 2 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| TV Coverage: | Fox and Telemundo |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wales | PK (+105) | 2 (-115) | +199 | |
| USA | PK (-125) | 2 (-105) | +166 | |
| Wales/USA | – | – | +197 | |
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Group B is deceptively difficult. Consider the U.S. team’s odds are 50/50 in terms of advancement. Based on recent form, their odds don’t look to be improving.
Wales faces a tough task of replicating their recent tournament heroics. Nevertheless, although England is the clear favorite to top the group, Wales expects to be competitive for one of the top two spots.