World Cup 2018 Betting

TonyNotJack wrote: Ten minute discussion on soccer saturday about whether England could actually win the world cup.Mainly based on the incredible form of Harry Kane.20/1. Worth a few bitcoins?

Not a hope

Mediocre team and a clueless manager.

Egypt are 7/2 v Russia in second game.... 

Ramadan ends the night of the first match, so they won't have any dietary concerns. However, it is likely that their entire squad will have been fasting during sunlight hours for the entire month leading up to the tournament. How much that affects their preparations and fitness is anyone's guess. You'd assume they have training sessions in the morning shortly after sunrise (and an hour or so after having eaten) but it is bound to have some manner of an effect.

I know players observe Ramadan on a regular basis in England and elsewhere but this is a bit different. It's a small thing when you have one or two players on the team, and the effect may not be noticeable (as happens in the EPL). It's also different when you have teams entirely composed of those observing Ramadan (say in the Egyptian league). But it's unusual enough to have a national team that is entirely affected playing another with no affected players.

It would obviously be more of a factor if Ramadan was during the World Cup but it might still have an effect.

SuperDave84 wrote: Ramadan ends the night of the first match, so they won't have any dietary concerns. However, it is likely that their entire squad will have been fasting during sunlight hours for the entire month leading up to the tournament. How much that affects their preparations and fitness is anyone's guess. You'd assume they have training sessions in the morning shortly after sunrise (and an hour or so after having eaten) but it is bound to have some manner of an effect. I know players observe Ramadan on a regular basis in England and elsewhere but this is a bit different. It's a small thing when you have one or two players on the team, and the effect may not be noticeable (as happens in the EPL). It's also different when you have teams entirely composed of those observing Ramadan (say in the Egyptian league). But it's unusual enough to have a national team that is entirely affected playing another with no affected players. It would obviously be more of a factor if Ramadan was during the World Cup but it might still have an effect.

Looks like they're getting a pass:

Have Muller (25/1) and Mbappe (40/1) backed e/w for the Golden Boot, both odds seem to be very high for the players

If that Russian group is refereed fairly, there is a massive chance the hosts won't get past the group stage. Serious value in that as well imo, if anyone out there has faith in the standard of refereeing 

Any bookmakers offering odds on top Goalscorer/Winner double but they don't have to come from the same team? Can't seem to find any prices.

HuntysCousin wrote: BrendanD88 wrote: Any bookmakers offering odds on top Goalscorer/Winner double but they don't have to come from the same team? Can't seem to find any prices. Looking to do Griezmann/Spain double. There is a few bookies doing it (not the bet you want though yet), I'd say it will be more available closer to the tournament. http://www.oddschecker.com/football/world-cup/winner-top-goalscorer-double

BrendanD88 wrote: Any bookmakers offering odds on top Goalscorer/Winner double but they don't have to come from the same team? Can't seem to find any prices. Looking to do Griezmann/Spain double.