Archie Wilson shares his picks and plays for Day 17 of the World Cup.
England were nullified against Ghana, and the question marks surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s attacking selections are rightly coming under fire, as they seemingly don’t have a guy who can come off the bench and unpick a low block.
As the tournament rolls on, you can expect fewer low blocks as the talent discrepancy evens out more. However, in this one, they will face a rigid defence and will need to prove they can break down a compact side.
Tips
Best Bet: England (-1) @ $1.48
Best Goalscorer: Marcus Rashford ATS @ $2.30
Same Game Multi: England (-1) + Both Teams To Score: No + Over 2.5 Total Goals @ $5.72
Ghana produced a stellar performance against England, as mentioned, being able to nullify their high-powered attack, which will provide them with plenty of confidence coming into this one against Croatia.
Croatia themselves had a decent bounce-back against Panama that has them in a strong place to make the Round of 32, which would only require them to pick up some kind of points in this one.
Tips
Best Bet: Croatia To Win @ $1.80
Best Goalscorer: Petar Musa ATS @ $2.70
Same Game Multi: Croatia To Win + Under 2.5 Total Goals @ $3.17
DR Congo have been very good relative to the expectations set for them prior to the World Cup, but for them to claim a win would be a huge story, as it would give them a massive opportunity to secure knockout football.
The match-up they have also gives them a big chance to pull it off, as they are taking on their comfortably easiest opponent of the group stage in Uzbekistan, who themselves have been dominated in both of their games and could certainly be played off the park once again.
Tips
Best Bet: DR Congo To WIn @ $1.75
Best Goalscorer: Yoane Wissa ATS @ $2.45
Same Game Multi: DR Congo To WIn + Yoane Wissa ATS @ $3.34
Game of the day here, as the top of the group, Colombia, will face the highest-calibre team in the group, Portugal, who will be desperate to earn the one seed with a win.
For me, Portugal were very underwhelming in their first game. However, the 5-0 win in their second clash was a welcome sight for anyone backing the Portuguese to make a deep run. Colombia, on the other hand, have gone about their business quietly yet very efficiently and will certainly not back down in this top of the table clash.
Tips
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Total Goals @ $2.05
Best Goalscorer: Cristiano Ronaldo ATS @ $2.00
Same Game Multi: Portugal or Draw + Cristiano Ronaldo 3+ Shots + Over 2.5 Total Goals @ $2.96
Argentina, as expected, have locked up the group heading into the last group game of their campaign and, most importantly, have done it in dominant fashion, unlike some of the other blue-chip nations.
They, of course, have relied upon the magic of the little master, Leo Messi, but I would think it’s time for some other names to step up and garner some form at the stage of the tournament where the competition really starts for the defending champions.
Tips
Best Bet: Julian Alvarez ATS @ $1.95
Best Goalscorer: Julian Alvarez ATS @ $1.95
Same Game Multi: Argentina To Win + Julian Alvarez ATS + Jordan To Not Score @ $3.01
This game has a 0-0 draw written all over it, if not just a flat-out draw. With both sides sitting on three points and out of reach of the top of the table, it genuinely could be in their best interest to play for a draw from minute one.
For both Algeria and Austria, that scenario seems like a good chance, as on paper they are relatively evenly poised and have produced some similar performances along the way.
Tips
Best Bet: Draw @ $2.25
Best Goalscorer: Under Total Goals 0.5 @ $4.80
Same Game Multi: Draw + Amine Gouiri 2+ Shots @ $9.36
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