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World Cup 2018 Betting Guide



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The 2018 World Cup starts on Thursday 14th June, without doubt the biggest and best sporting event of the summer! The top nations and players from across the globe convene on Russia for what promises to be a carnival of international football.

Before you consider placing your bets for the tournament, Howtobet4free have put together a comprehensive 2018 World Cup betting guide with key information on the 32 teams competing.

Group A

Fixtures:

Thursday 14th June (4pm) - Russia vs Saudi Arabia (Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow) 

Friday 15th June (1pm) - Egypt vs Uruguay (Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg)

Tuesday 19th June (7pm) - Russia vs Egypt (Krestovsky, Stadium, Saint Petersburg)

Wednesday 20th June (4pm) - Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia (Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don)

Monday 25th June (3pm) - Saudi Arabia vs Egypt (Volograd Arena, Volograd)

Monday 25th June (3pm) - Uruguay vs Russia (Samara Arena, Samara)

The winner of Group A will take on the runner-up of Group B. The runner-up of Group A will take on the winner of Group B.

Russia

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Coach:

Stanislav Cherchesov

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Igor Akinfeev (Captain), Vladimir Gabulov, Andrey Lunyov

Defenders: Sergei Ignashevich, Igor Smolnikov, Fyodor Kudryashov, Vladimir Granat, Roman Neustadter, Andrei Semyonov, Ilya Kutepov, Mario Fernandes

Midfielders: Yuri Zhirkov, Alan Dzagoev, Aleksandr Samedoz, Aleksandr Golovin, Aleksandr Yerokhin, Denis Cheryshev, Roman Zobnin, Yury Gazinsky, Anton Miranchuk, Daler Kuzyaev

Forwards: Fyodor Smolov, Artem Dzyuba, Aleksei Miranchuk,

Average age of squad:

28.8 years old.

Most capped player in the squad:

Sergei Ignashevich (121 caps)

Player to watch:

Fyodor Smolov

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Form (last ten games):

30th May 2018 - Austria 1-0 Russia (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Russia 1 - 3 France (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Russia 0 - 3 Brazil (Friendly)

3rd September 2017 - Russia 3 - 0 Dynamo Moscow (Friendly)

24th June 2017 - Mexico 2 - 1 Russia (Confederations Cup)

21st June 2017 - Russia 0 - 1 Portugal (Confederations Cup)

17th June 2017 - Russia 2 - 0 New Zealand (Confederations Cup)

20th June 2016 - Russia 0 - 3 Wales (Euro 2016)

15th June 2016 - Russia 1 - 2 Slovakia (Euro 2016)

11th June 2016 - England 1- 1 Russia (Euro 2016)

Two wins, one draw and seven defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

66

Best World Cup finish:

1966 - Semi-Final (4th place).

Odds to qualify from Group A (best odds):

1/3 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

5/2 with Betfair!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

50/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Russia to finish 3rd in Group A - 10/3 with Boylesports!

Saudi Arabia

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Coach:

Juan Antonio Pizzi

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Yasser Al Mosailem, Abdullah Al-Mayouf, Mohammed Al-Owais

Defenders: Osama Hawsawi (Captain), Mansoor Al-Harbi, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Motaz Hawsawi, Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al Bulaihi, Omar Hawasawi

Midfielders: Taisir Al-Jassim, Yahya Al-Shehri,  Salman Al-Faraj, Abdulmalek Al-Khaibri, Salem Al-Dawsari, Housain Al-Mogahwi, Abdullah Otayf, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Hattan Bahebri

Forwards: Fahad Al-Muwallad, Mohammad Al-Sahlawi, Muhannad Assiri

Average age of squad:

28.7 year's old.

Most capped player:

Osama Hawsawi (134 caps)

Player to watch:

Mohammad Al-Sahlawi

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Form (last ten games):

28th May 2018 - Italy 2 - 1 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)

15th May 2018 - Saudi Arabia 2 - 0 Greece (Friendly)

9th May 2018 - Saudi Arabia 2 - 0 Algeria (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Belgium 4 - 0 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Saudi Arabia 1 - 1 Ukraine (Friendly)

28th February 2018 - Iraq 4 - 1 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)

26th February 2018 - Saudi Arabia 3 - 0 Moldova (Friendly)

28th December 2017 - Saudi Arabia 0 - 2 Oman (Gulf Cup 2017/18)

25th December 2017 - United Arab Emirates 0 - 0 Saudi Arabia (Gulf Cup 2017/18)

22nd December 2017 - Kuwait 1 - 2 Saudi Arabia (Gulf Cup 2017/18)

Four wins, two draws and four defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

67

Best World Cup finish:

1994 - Second round / round of 16.

Odds to qualify from Group A (best odds):

11/1 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

60/1 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

2000/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Saudi Arabia to finish bottom of Group A - 2/5 with Bet Victor!

Egypt

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Coach:

Hector Cuper

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Essam El-Hadary (captain), Sherif Ekramy, Mohamed El-Shenawy

Defenders: Ahmed Fathy, Ahmed Elmohamady, Mohamed Abdel-Shafy, Ahmed Hegazi, Ali Gabr, Saad Samir, Ayman Ashraf, Mahmoud Hamdy

Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny, Abdullah Said, Shikabla, Trezeguet, Ramadan Sobhi, Tarek Hamed, Sam Morsy,  Omar Gaber

Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Marwan Mohsen, Amr Warda, Kahraba

Average age of squad:

29 year's old

Most capped player:

Essam El-Hadary (157 caps)

Player to watch:

Mohamed Salah

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - Egypt 0 - 0 Colombia (Friendly)

25th May 2018 - Kuwait 1 - 1 Egypt (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Egypt 0 - 1 Greece (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Portugal 2 -1  Egypt (Friendly)

12th November 2017 - Ghana 1 - 1 Egypt (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

8th October 2017 - Egypt 2 - 1 Congo (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Egypt 1 - 0 Uganda (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Uganda 1 - 0 Egypt (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

18th August 2017 - Morocco 3 - 1 Egypt (African Nations Championships 2017)

13th August 2017 - Egypt 1 - 1 Morocco (African Nations Championships 2017)

Two wins, four draws and four defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

46

Best World Cup finish:

1934 & 1990 - Group stage.

Odds to qualify from Group A (best odds):

7/4 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

11/1 with Betfair!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

150/1 with Paddy Power!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Egypt to qualify from Group A - 7/4 with Bet Victor!

Uruguay

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Coach:

Oscar Tabarez

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Martin Campana, Fernando Musiera, Martin Silva

Defenders: Martin Caceres, Sebastian Coates, Jose Gimenez, Diego Godin (Captain), Maxi Pereira, Gaston Silva, Guillermo Varela

Midfielders: Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Diego Laxalt, Nahitan Nandez, Cristian Rodriguez, Carlos Sanchez, Lucas Torreira, Matias Vecino

Forwards: Edinson Cavani, Maxi Gomez, Cristhian Stuani, Luis Suarez, Jonathan Urretaviscaya

Average age of squad:

28.1 year's old.

Most capped player:

Maxi Pereira (124 caps)

Player to watch:

Luis Suarez

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Form (last ten games):

26th March 2018 - Wales 0 - 1 Uruguay (China Cup)

23rd March 2018 - Uruguay 2 - 0 Czech Republic (China Cup)

11th October 2017 - Uruguay 4 - 2 Bolivia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Venezuela 0 - 0 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th September 2017 - Paraguay 1 - 2 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Uruguay 0 - 0 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

29th March 2017 - Peru 2 - 1 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Uruguay 1 - 4 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

15h November 2017 - Chile 3 - 1 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th November 2017 - Uruguay 2 - 1 Ecuador (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Five wins, two draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

17

Best World Cup finish:

1930 & 1954 - Winners.

Odds to qualify from Group A (best odds):

1/6 with Betfred!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

13/8 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

30/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the Semi Final.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

To reach the Semi Final - 5/1 with Sporting Bet!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 1

This is the first time Russia has ever hosted the World Cup!

Group B

Fixtures:

Friday 15th June (4pm) - Morocco vs Iran (Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg)

Friday 15th June (7pm) - Portugal vs Spain (Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi)

Wednesday 20th June (1pm) - Portugal vs Morocco (Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow)

Wednesday 20th June (7pm) - Iran vs Spain (Kazan Arena, Kazan)

Monday 25th June (7pm) - Iran vs Portugal (Mordovia Arena, Saransk)

Monday 25th June (7pm) - Spain vs Morocco (Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad)

The winner of Group B will take on the runner-up of Group A. The runner-up of Group B will take on the winner of Group A.

Morocco

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Coach:

Herve Renard

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Munir Mohamedi, Yassine Bounou, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti

Defenders: Medhi Benatia (Captain), Nabil Dirar, Manuel De Costa, Romain Saiss, Hamza Mendyl, Badr Banoun, Achraf Hakimi

Midfielders: Mbark Boussoufa, Karim El Ahmadi, Younes Belhanda, Nordin Amrabat, Faycal Fajr, Hakim Ziyech, Youssef Ait Bennasser, Mehdi Carcela, Sofyan Amrabat, Amine Harit

Forwards: Khalid Boutaib, Aziz Bouhaddouz, Ayoub El Kaabi

Average age of squad:

27.2 year's old.

Most capped player:

Mbark Boussoufa (57 caps)

Player to watch:

Hakim Ziyech

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Form (last ten games):

31st May 2018 - Morocco 0 - 0 Ukraine (Friendly)

27th May 2018 - Morocco 2 - 0 Uzbekistan (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Serbia 1 - 2 Morocco (Friendly)

4th February 2018 - Morocco 4 - 0 Nigeria (African Nations Championships)

31st January 2018 - Morocco 3 - 1 Libya (African Nations Championships)

27th January 2018 - Morocco 2 - 0 Namibia (African Nations Championships)

21st January 2018 - Sudan 0 - 0 Morocco (African Nations Championships)

17th January 2018 - Morocco 3 - 1 Guinea (African Nations Championships)

13th January 2018 - Morocco - 4 - 0 Mauritania (African Nations Championships)

11th November 2017 - Ivory Coast 0 - 2 Morocco (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Eight wins, two draws and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

42

Best World Cup finish:

1970 - Second round / round of 16.

Odds to qualify from Group B (best odds):

4/1 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

14/1 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

500/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Stage of elimination - second round /last 16 - 9/2 with Bet Victor!

Iran

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Coach:

Carlos Queiroz

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Alireza Beiranvand, Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri, Amir Abedzadeh

Defenders: Pejman Montazeri, Ramin Rezaeian, Morteza Pouraliganji, Milad Mohammadi, Mohmmad Reza Khanzadeh, Rouzbeh Cheshmi, Majid Hosseini, Ehsan Hajsafi

Midfielders: Masoud Shojaei (Captain), Ashkan Dejagah, Vahid Amiri, Omid Ebrahimi, Saeid Ezatolahi, Mehdi Torabi, Saman Ghoddos

Forwards: Karim Ansarifard, Reza Ghoochannejhad, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Sardar Azmoun, Mehdi Taremi

Average age of squad:

27.2 year's old.

Most capped player:

Ehsan Hajsafi (93 caps)

Player to watch:

Sardar Azmoun

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Form (last ten games):

28th May 2018 - Turkey 2 - 1 Iran (Friendly)

19th May 2018 - Iran 1 - 0 Uzbekistan (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Tunisia 1 - 0 Iran (Friendly)

17th March 2018 - Iran 4 - 0 Sierra Leone (Friendly)

5th September 2017 - Iran 2 - 2 Syria (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - South Korea 0 - 0 Iran (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

12th June 2017 - Iran 2 - 0 Uzbekistan (Would Cup Qualifiers 2018)

28th March 2017 - Iran 1 - 0 China (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Qatar 0 - 1 Iran (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

15th November 2016 - Syria 0 - 0 ( Would Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Five wins, three draws and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

36

Best World Cup finish:

1978, 1998, 2006 & 2014 - Group stage.

Odds to qualify from Group B (best odds):

6/1 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

22/1 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

500/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Iran to finish bottom of Group B - 4/5 with Bet Victor!

Portugal

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Coach:

Fernando Santos

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Rui Patricio, Anthony Lopes, Beto

Defenders: Bruno Alves, Pepe, Manuel Fernandes, Raphael Guerreiro, Jose Fonte, Ruben Dias, Ricardo Pereira, Mario Rui, Cedric

Midfielders: Joao Moutinho, Joao Mario, William Carvalho, Bruno Fernandes, Adrien Silva

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Captain), Andre Silva, Bernardo Silva. Goncalo Guedas, Gelson Martins, Ricardo Quaresma

Average age of squad:

28.4 year's old.

Most capped player:

Cristiano Ronaldo (149 caps)

Player to watch:

Cristiano Ronaldo

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Belgium 0 - 0 Portugal (Friendly)

28th May 2018 - Portugal 2 - 2 Tunisia (Friendly)

26th March 2018 - Portugal 0 - 3 Netherlands (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Portugal 2 - 1 Egypt (Friendly)

10th October 2017 - Portugal 2 - 0 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Andorra 0  - 2 Portugal (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - Hungary 0 - 1 Portugal (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Portugal 5 - 1 Faroe Islands (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd July 2017 - Portugal 2 - 1 Mexico (Confederations Cup 2017)

28th June 2017 - Portugal 0 - 0 Chile (Chile won on penalties) (Confederations Cup 2017)

Six wins, three draws and one defeat.

Fifa World Ranking:

6

Best World Cup finish:

1966 - Semi final (3rd place)

Odds to qualify from Group B (best odds):

1/4 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

7/5 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

25/1 with Betfred!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Andre Silva to be Portugal's top goalscorer - 9/2 with Coral!

Spain

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Coach:

Julen Lopetegui

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga, David de Gea, Pepe Reina

Defenders: Jordi Alba, Cesar Azpilicueta, Dani Carvajal, Nacho Monreal, Nacho, Alvaro Odriozola, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos (Captain)

Midfielders: Marco Asensio, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Isco, Koke, Saul, David Silva, Thiago

Forwards: Iago Aspas, Diego Costa, Rodrigo, Lucas Vazquez

Average age of squad:

28.5 year's old.

Most capped player:

Sergio Ramos (151 caps)

Player to watch:

Isco

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Form (last ten games):

27th March 2018 - Spain 6 - 1 Argentina (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Germany 1 - 1 Spain (Friendly)

9th October 2017 - Israel 0 - 1 Spain (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Spain 3 - 0 Albania (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Liechtenstein 0 - 8 Spain (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 2017 - Spain 3 - 0 Italy (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th June 2017 - FYR Macedonia 1 - 2 Spain (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

24th March 2017 - Spain 4 - 1 Israel (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

12th November 2016 - Spain 4 - 0 FYR Macedonia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th October 2016 - Albania 0 - 2 Spain (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Nine wins, one draw and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

8

Best World Cup finish:

2010 - Winners.

Odds to qualify from Group B (best odds):

1/4 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

4/7 with Boylesports!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

6/1 with Coral!

Howtobet4free prediction:

Reach the final!

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

To reach the Semi-final - 11/8 with Boylesports!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 2

The highest scoring game in the history of the World Cup was in 1954 (Austria 7 - 5 Switzerland).

Group C

Fixtures:

Saturday 16th June (11am) - France vs Australia (Kazan Arena, Kazan) 

Saturday 16th June (5pm) - Peru vs Denmark (Mordovia Arena, Saransk)

Thursday 21st June (1pm) - Denmark vs Australia (Cosmos Arena, Samara)

Thursday 21st June (4pm) - France vs Peru (Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg)

Tuesday 26th June (3pm) - Denmark vs France (Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow)

Tuesday 26th June (3pm) - Australia vs Peru (Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi)

The winner of Group C will take on the runner-up of Group D. The runner-up of Group C will take on the winner of Group D.

France

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Coach:

Didier Deschamps

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Captain), Steve Mandanda, Alphonse Areola

Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Presnel Kimpembe, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Adil Rami, Djibril Sidibe, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Mendy

Midfielders: Paul Pogba, Corentin Tolisso, N'Golo Kante, Blaise Matuidi, Steven Nzonzi

Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Thomas Lemar, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Nabil Fekir, Florian Thauvin

Average age of squad:

26 year's old.

Most capped player:

Hugo Lloris (97 caps)

Player to watch:

Kylian Mbappe

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - France 3 - 1 Italy (Friendly)

28th May 2018 - France 2 - 0 Ireland (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Russia 1 - 3 France (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - France 2 - 3 Colombia (Friendly)

10th October 2017 - France 2 - 1 Belarus (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Bulgaria 0 - 1 France (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - France 0 - 0 Luxembourg (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - France 4 - 0 Netherlands (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th June 2017 - Sweden 2 - 1 France (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

25th March 2017 - Luxembourg 1 - 3 France (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Seven wins, one draw and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

7

Best World Cup finish:

1998 - Winners.

Odds to qualify from Group C (best odds):

1/20 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

8/15 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

13/2 with Unibet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the quarter final stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Stage of elimination - Quarter final - 10/3 with Bet Victor!

Australia

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Coach:

Bert van Marwijk

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Brad Jones, Matthew Ryan, Danny Vukovic

Defenders: Aziz Behich, Milos Degenek, Matthew Jurman, James Meredith, Josh Risdon, Trent Sainsbury

Midfielders: Jackson Irvine, Mile Jedinak (Captain), Robbie Kruse, Massimo Luongo, Mark Milligan, Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic

Forwards: Daniel Arzani, Tim Cahil, Tomi Juric, Matthew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren, Andrew Nabbout, Dimitri Petratos

Average age of squad:

28.1 year's old.

Most capped player:

Tim Cahill (105 caps)

Player to watch:

Tim Cahill

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - Australia 4 - 0 Czech Republic (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Colombia 0 - 0 Australia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Norway 4 - 1 Australia (Friendly)

10th October 2017 - Australia 2 - 1 Syria (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Syria 1 - 1 Australia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Australia 2 - 1 Thailand (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Japan 2 - 0 Australia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

25th June 2017 - Chile 1 - 1 Australia (Confederations Cup 2017)

22nd June 2017 - Cameroon 1 - 1 Australia (Confederations Cup 2017)

19th June 2017 - Australia 2 - 3 Germany (Confederations Cup 2017)

Three wins, four draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

40

Best World Cup finish:

2006 - Second round / round of 16.

Odds to qualify from Group C (best odds):

4/1 with Paddy Power!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

20/1 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

500/1 with Betfred!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Australia to finish bottom of Group C - 19/20 with Sporting Bet!

Peru

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Coach:

Ricardo Gareca

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese, Jose Carvallo, Carlos Caceda

Defenders: Luis Advincula, Miguel Araujo, Aldo Corzo, Nilson Loyola, Christian Ramos, Alberto Rodriguez, Anderson Santamaria, Miguel Trauco

Midfielders: Pedro Aquino, Andre Carrillo, Wilder Cartagena, Christian Cueva, Edison Flores, Paolo Hurtado, Sergio Pena, Andy Polp, Yoshimar Yotun

Forwards: Jefferson Farfan, Paolo Guerrero (Captain), Raul Ruidiaz

Average age of squad:

27.4 year's old.

Most capped player:

Paolo Guerrero (86 caps)

Player to watch:

Paolo Guerrero

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Form (last ten games):

30th May 2018 - Peru 2 - 0 Scotland (Friendly)

28th March 2018 - Iceland 1 - 3 Peru (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Peru 2 - 0 Croatia (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Peru 1 - 1 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Argentina 0 - 0 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Ecuador 1 - 2 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Peru 2 - 1 Bolivia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

29th March 2017 - Peru 2 - 1 Uruguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Venezuela 2 - 2 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

16th November 2016 - Peru 0 - 2 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Six wins, three draws and one defeat.

Fifa World Ranking:

11

Best World Cup finish:

1970 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group C (best odds):

2/1 with Betfair!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

10/1 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

250/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Peru to be eliminated at the group stage - 4/9 with Bet Victor!

Denmark

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Coach:

Age Hareide

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Kasper Schmeichel, Frederik Ronnow, Jonas Lossl

Defenders: Simon Kjaer (Captain), Mathias Jorgensen, Jens Stryger Larsen, Jonas Knudsen, Jannik Vestergaard, Andreas Christensen, Henrik Dalsgaard

Midfielders: William Kvist, Christian Eriksen, Lasse Schone, Thomas Delaney, Pione Sisto, Lukas Lerager, Michael Krohn-Dehli

Forwards: Nicolai Jorgensen, Yussuf Poulsen, Andreas Cornelius, Martin Braithwaite, Viktor Fischer, Kasper Dolberg

Average age of squad:

27.1 year's old.

Most capped player:

William Kvist (79 caps)

Player to watch:

Christian Eriksen

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Sweden 0-0 Denmark (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Denmark 0 - 0 Chile (Friendly)

22nd March 2018 - Denmark 1 - 0 Panama (Friendly)

14th November 2017 - Ireland 1 - 5 Denmark (Would Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th November 2017 - Denmark 0 - 0 Ireland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

8th October 2017 - Denmark 1 - 1 Romania (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Montenegro 0 - 1 Denmark (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

4th September 2017 - Armenia 1 - 4 Denmark (Would Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Denmark 4 - 0 Poland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th June 2017 - Kazakhstan 1 - 3 Denmark (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Six wins, four draws and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

12

Best World Cup finish:

1998 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group C (best odds):

4/6 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

6/1 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

100/1 with Sporting Bet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Stage of elimination - second round / last 16 - 11/8 with Bet Victor!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 3

Just eight countries have ever won the World Cup.

Group D

Fixtures:

Saturday 16th June (2pm) - Argentina vs Iceland (Otkritie Arena, Moscow) 

Saturday 16th June (8pm) - Croatia vs Nigeria (Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad)

Thursday 21st June (7pm) - Argentina vs Croatia (Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod)

Thursday 22nd June (4pm) - Nigeria vs Iceland (Volgograd Arena, Volgograd)

Tuesday 26th June (7pm) - Nigeria vs Argentina (Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg)

Tuesday 26th June (7pm) - Iceland vs Croatia (Rostov Arena, Rostov-onDon)

The winner of Group D will take on the runner-up of Group C. The runner-up of Group D will take on the winner of Group C.

Argentina

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Coach:

Jorge Sampaoli

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Nahuel Guzman, Franco Armani, Willy Caballero

Defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Ansaldi, Federico Fazio, Marcus Rojo, Nicolas Otamendi

Midfielders: Lucas Biglia, Ever Banega, Marcos Acuna, Angel Di Maria, Maxiliano Meza, Javier Mascherano, Manuel Lanzini, Eduardo Salvio, Giovani Lo Celso, Cristian Pavon

Forwards: Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi (Captain), Sergio Aguero, Paulo Dybala

Average age of squad:

29.3 year's old.

Most capped player:

Javier Mascherano (143 caps)

Player to watch:

Lionel Messi

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Form (last ten games):

30th May 2018 - Argentina 1-0 Haiti (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Spain 6 - 1 Argentina (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Argentina 2 - 0 Italy (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Ecuador 1 - 3 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Argentina 0 - 0 Peru (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th September 2017 - Argentina 1 - 1 Venezuela (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Uruguay 0 - 0 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

28th March 2017 - Bolivia 2 - 0 Argentina (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Argentina 1 - 0 Chile (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

15th November 2016 - Argentina 3 - 0 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Five wins, three draws and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

5

Best World Cup finish:

1978 & 1986 - Winners!

Odds to qualify from Group D (best odds):

1/7 with Boylesports!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

8/11 with Betfair!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

10/11 with Betfair!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the quarter final stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

To reach the Quarter final - 8/11 with Betfair!

Iceland

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Coach:

Heimir Hallgrimsson

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Hannes Por Halldorsson, Frederik Schram, Runar Alex Runarsson

Defenders: Birkir Mar Saevarsson, Samuel Friojonsson, Sverrir Ingi Ingason, Ragnar Sigurosson, Karl Arnason, Holmar Orn Eyjolfsson, Hordur Bjogvin Magnusson, Ari Freyr Skulason

Midfielders: Johan Berg Guomundsson, Birkir Bjarnason, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Olafur Ingi Skulason, Aron Gunnarsson (Captain), Rurik Gislason, Emil Hallfredsson, Arnor Ingvi Traustason,

Forwards: Albert Guomundsson, Bjorn Bergmann Siguroarson, Alfreo Finnbogason, Jon Daoi Bodvarsson

Average age of squad:

28.6 year's old.

Most capped player:

Birkir Mar Saevarsson (79 caps)

Player to watch:

Gylfi Sigurdsson

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Iceland 2 - 3 Norway (Friendly)

28th March 2018 - Iceland 1 - 3 Peru (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Mexico 3 - 0 Iceland (Friendly)

9th October 2017 - Iceland 2 - 0 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Turkey 0 - 3 Iceland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Iceland 2 - 0 Ukraine (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 2017 - Finland 1 - 0 Iceland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th June 2017 - Iceland 1 - 0 Croatia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

24th March 2017 - Kosovo 1 - 2 Iceland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018

15th January 2017 - Iceland 0 - 1 Chile (China Cup 2017)

Five wins, zero draws and five defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

22

Best World Cup finish:

World Cup 2018 will be Iceland's first appearance at the World Cup.

Odds to qualify from Group A (best odds):

11/4 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

12/1 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

250/1 with William Hill!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Iceland to be eliminated at the group stage - 2/7 with Betfred!

Croatia

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Coach:

Zlatko Dalic

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Danijel Subasic, Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic

Defenders: Vedran Corluka, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic, Dejan Lovren, Sime Vrsaljko, Josip Pivaric, Tin Jedvaj, Duje Caleta-Car

Midfielders: Luka Modric (Captain), Ivan Rakitic, Mateo Kovacic, Milan Badelj, Marcelo Brozovic, Filip Bradaric

Forwards: Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Perisic, Nikola Kalinic, Andrej Kramaric, Marko Pjaca, Ante Rebic

Average age of squad:

27.9 year's old.

Most capped player:

Luka Modric (105 caps)

Player to watch:

Ivan Perisic

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Form (last ten games):

3rd June 2018 - Brazil 2 - 0 Croatia (Friendly)

28th March 2018 - Mexico 0 - 1 Croatia (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Peru 2 - 0 Croatia (Friendly)

12th November 2017 - Greece 0 - 0 Croatia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th November 2017 - Croatia 4 - 1 Greece (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th October 2017 - Ukraine 0 - 2 Croatia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Croatia 1- 1 Finland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Turkey 1 - 0 Croatia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - Croatia 1 - 0 Kosovo (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th June 2017 - Iceland 1 - 0 Croatia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Four wins, two draws and four defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

18

Best World Cup finish:

1998 - Semi final (3rd place).

Odds to qualify from Group D (best odds):

8/15 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

13/8 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

33/1 with Paddy Power!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Ivan Perisic to be Croatia's top goalscorer - 3/1 with Bet Victor!

Nigeria

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Coach:

Gernot Rohr

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Euzoho

Defenders: Shehu Abdullahi, Chidozie Awaziem, Leon Balogun, Tyronne Ebuehi, Elderson Echiejile, Brian Idowu, Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong

Midfielders: Oghenekaro Etebo, John Obi Mikel (Captain), Wilfred Ndidi, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Ogenyi Onazi

Forwards: Odion Ighal, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Simeon Nwankwo

Average age of squad:

25.9 year's old (youngest squad).

Most capped player:

John Obi Mikel (84 Caps)

Player to watch:

Kelechi Iheanacho

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - England 2 - 1 Nigeria (Friendly)

28th May 2018 - Nigeria 1 - 1 DR Congo (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Nigeria 0 - 2 Serbia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Poland 0 - 1 Nigeria (Friendly)

4th February 2018 - Morocco 4 - 0 Nigeria (African Nations Championships 2018)

31st January 2018 - Sudan 0 - 1 Nigeria (African Nations Championships 2018)

28th January 2018 - Nigeria 2 - 1 Angola (African Nations Championships 2018)

23rd January 2018 - Equatoral Guinea 1 - 3 Nigeria (African Nations Championships 2018)

19th January 2018 - Libya 0 - 1 Nigeria (African Nations Championships 2018)

15th January 2018 - Nigeria 0 - 0 Rwanda (African Nations Championships 2018)

Five wins, two draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

47

Best World Cup finish:

1994, 1998 & 2014 - Second round / last 16.

Odds to qualify from Group D (best odds):

5/2 with Paddy Power!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

10/1 with Betfair!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

200/1 with Coral!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Nigeria to finish bottom of Group D - 11/8 with Boylesports!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 4

Germany have scored the highest number of goals in each of the last three World Cup's (2014, 2010 and 2006).

Group E

Fixtures:

Sunday 17th June (1pm) - Costa Rica vs Serbia (Cosmos Arena, Samara) 

Sunday 17th June (7pm) - Brazil vs Switzerland (Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don)

Friday 22nd June (1pm) - Brazil vs Costa Rica (Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg)

Friday 22nd June (7pm) - Serbia vs Switzerland (Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad)

Wednesday 27th June (7pm) - Serbia vs Brazil (Otkritie Arena, Moscow)

Wednesday 27th June (7pm) - Switzerland vs Costa Rica (Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod)

The winner of Group E will take on the runner-up of Group F. The runner-up of Group E will take on the winner of Group F.

Costa Rica

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Coach:

Oscar Ramirez

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Keylor Navas, Patrick Pemberton, Leonel Moreira

Defenders: Johnny Acosta, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Ian Smith, Oscar Duarte, Bryan Oviedo, Francisco Calvo, Cristian Gamboa, Kendall Waston, Ronald Matarrita

Midfielders: Celso Borges, Christian Bolanos, Daniel Colindres, Bryan Ruiz (Captain), Rodney Wallace, Randall Azofeifa, Yeltsin Tejeda, David Guzman

Forwards: Johan Venegas, Joel Campbell, Marco Urena

Average age of squad:

29.6 year's old (joint oldest).

Most capped player:

Celso Borges (110 caps)

Player to watch:

Bryan Ruiz

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Form (last ten games):

3rd June 2018 - Costa Rica 3 - 0 Northern Ireland (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Tunisia 1 - 0 Costa Rica (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Scotland 0 - 1 Costa Rica (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Panama 2 - 1 Costa Rica (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Costa Rica 1 - 1 Honduras (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th September 2017 - Costa Rica 1 - 1 Mexico (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - USA 0 - 2 Costa Rica (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd July 2017 - Costa Rica 0 - 2 USA (CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017)

19th July 2017 - Costa Rica 1 - 0 Panama (CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017)

15th July 2017 - Costa Rica 3 - 0 French Guiana (CONCACAF Gold Cup 2017)

Five wins, two draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

25

Best World Cup finish:

2014 - Quarter finals.

Odds to qualify from Group E (best odds):

9/2 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

16/1 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

500/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Costa Rica to finish bottom of Group E - 5/6 with Betfair!

Serbia

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Coach:

Mladen Krstajic

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Marko Dmitrovic, Predrag Rajkovic, Vladimir Stojkovic

Defenders: Branislav Ivanovic, Alesandar Kolarov, Nikola Milenkovic, Milan Rodic, Antonio Ruakavina, Uros Spaijic, Dusko Tosic, Milos Veljkovic

Midfielders: Marko Grujic, Filip Kostic, Adem Ljajic, Nemanja Matic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Luka Milivojevic, Nemanja Radonjic, Dusan Tadic, Andrija Zivkovic

Forwards: Luka Jovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Aleksandar Prijovic

Average age of squad:

26.8 year's old.

Most capped player:

Branislav Ivanovic

Player to watch:

Aleksandar Mitrovic

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Form (last ten games):

27th March 2018 - Nigeria 0 - 2 Serbia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Serbia 1 - 2 Morocco (Friendly)

9th October 2017 - Serbia 1 - 0 Georgia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th October 2017 - Austria 3 - 2 Serbia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Ireland 0 - 1 Serbia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 2017 - Serbia 3 - 0 Moldova (World Cup Qualifier 2018)

11th June 2017 - Serbia 1 - 1 Wales  (World Cup Qualifier 2018)

24th March 2017 - Georgia 1 - 3 Serbia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

12th November 2016 - Wales 1 - 1 Serbia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th October 2016 - Serbia 3 - 2 Austria (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Six wins, two draws and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

35

Best World Cup finish:

1962 - Semi final (4th place) - playing as part of Yugoslavia

Odds to qualify from Group E (best odds):

5/4 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

7/1 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

200/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Serbia to be eliminated at the group stage - 4/6 with William Hill!

Brazil

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Coach:

Tite

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Alisson, Cassio, Ederson

Defenders: Thiago Silva, Miranda, Pedro Geromel, Filipe Luis, Marcelo, Marquinhos, Danilo, Fagner

Midfielders: Casemiro, Renato Augusto, Philippe Coutinho, Paulinho, Fernandinho, Fred, Willian

Forwards: Douglas Costa, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar, Robert Firmino, Taison

Average age of squad:

28.6 year's old.

Most capped player:

Neymar (84 caps)

Player to watch:

Neymar

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Form (last ten games):

3rd June 2018 - Brazil 2 - 0 Croatia (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Germany 0 - 1 Brazil (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Russia 0 - 3 Brazil (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Brazil 3 - 0 Chile (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Bolivia 0 - 0 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Colombia 1 - 1 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Brazil 2 - 0 Ecuador (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

29th March 2017 - Brazil 3 - 0 Paraguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Uruguay 1 - 4 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

16th November 2016 - Peru 0 - 2 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Eight wins, two draws and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

2

Best World Cup finish:

1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002 - Winners.

Odds to qualify from Group E (best odds):

1/16 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

1/2 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

9/2 with Coral!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To win the World Cup 2018.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Brazil to win the World Cup 2018 - 9/2 with Coral!

Switzerland

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Coach:

Vladimir Petkovic

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Yann Sommer, Roman Burki, Yvon Mvogo

Defenders: Stephan Lichsteiner (Captain), Johan Djourou, Ricardo Rodriguez, Fabian Schar, Michael Lang, Francois Moubandje, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi

Midfielders: Valon Behrami, Xherdan Shaqiri, Gelson Fernandes, Blerim Dzemaili, Granit Xhaka, Steven Zuber, Remo Freuler, Denis Zakaria

Forwards: Haris Seferovic, Josip Drmic, Breel Embolo, Mario Gavranovic

Average age of squad:

27.2 year's old.

Most capped player:

Stephan Lichsteiner (98 caps)

Player to watch:

Ricardo Rodriguez

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Form (last ten games):

3rd June 2018 - Spain 1 - 1 Switzerland (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Switzerland 6 - 0 Panama (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Greece 0 - 1 Switzerland (Friendly)

12th November 2017 - Switzerland 0 - 0 Northern Ireland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th November 2017 - Northern Ireland 0 - 1 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th October 2017 - Portugal 2 - 0 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Switzerland 5 - 2 Hungary (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - Latvia 0 - 3 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Switzerland 3 - 0 Andorra (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th June 2017 - Faroe Islands 0 - 2 Switzerland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Seven wins, two draws and one defeat.

Fifa World Ranking:

6

Best World Cup finish:

1934, 1938 & 1954 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group E (best odds):

11/10 with Betfair!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

5/1 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

100/1 with Unibet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the Quarter final!

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Switzerland to qualify from Group E - 11/10 with Betfair!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 5

Miroslav Klose (Germany) has scored the most World Cup goals in the history of the tournament - 16 goals!

Group F

Fixtures:

Sunday 17th June (4pm) - Germany vs Mexico (Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow) 

Monday 18th June (1pm) - Sweden vs South Korea (Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod)

Saturday 23rd June (4pm) - South Korea vs Mexico (Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don)

Saturday 23rd June (7pm) - Germany vs Sweden (Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi)

Wednesday 27th June (3pm) - South Korea vs Germany (Kazan Arena, Kazan)

Wednesday 27th June (3pm) - Mexico vs Sweden (Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg)

The winner of Group F will take on the runner-up of Group E. The runner-up of Group F will take on the winner of Group E.

Germany

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Coach:

Joachim Low

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Captain), Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp

Defenders: Jerome Boateng, Matthias Ginter, Jonas Hector, Mats Hummels, Joshua Kimmich, Marvin Plattenhardt, Antonio Rudiger, Niklas Sule

Midfielders: Julian Brandt, Julian Draxler, Leon Goretzka, Ilkay Gundogan, Sami Khedira, Toni Kroos, Mesut Ozil, Marco Reus, Sebastian Rudy

Forwards: Mario Gomez, Thomas Muller, Timo Werner

Average age of squad:

27.1 year's old.

Most capped player:

Thomas Muller & Mesut Ozil (90 caps)

Player to watch:

Mesut Ozil

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Austria 2 - 1 Germany (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Germany 0 - 1 Brazil (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Germany 1 - 1 Spain (Friendly)

8th October 2017 - Germany 5 - 1 Azerbaijan (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Northern Ireland 1 - 3 Germany (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

4th September 2017 - Germany 6 - 0 Norway (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Czech Republic 1 - 2 Germany (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd July 2017 - Chile 0 - 1 Germany (Confederations Cup 2017)

29th June 2017 - Germany 4 - 1 Mexico (Confederations Cup 2017)

25th June 2017 - Germany 3 - 1 Cameroon (Confederations Cup 2017)

Seven wins, one draw and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

1

Best World Cup finish:

1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014 - Winners.

Odds to qualify from Group F (best odds):

1/14 with Coral!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

1/2 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

9/2 with Unibet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

Eliminated in the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Germany to be eliminated in the second round / last 16 - 7/2 with Bet Victor!

Mexico

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Coach:

Juan Carlos Osorio

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Jose de Jesus Corona, Alfredo Talavera

Defenders: Hector Moreno, Miguel Layun, Diego Reyes, Hugo Ayala, Jesus Gallardo, Carlos Salcedo, Edson Alvarez

Midfielders: Andres Guardado (Captain), Marco Fabian, Hector Herrera, Rafael Marquez, Jonthan dos Santos, Giovani dos Santos

Forwards: Javier Aquino, Javier Hernandez, Carlos Vela, Oribe Peralta, Raul Jimenez, Jesus Manuel Corona, Hirving Lozano

Average age of squad:

29.4 year's old.

Most capped player:

Andres Guardado & Rafael Marquez (144 caps)

Player to watch:

Hector Herrera

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Form (last ten games):

3rd June 2018 - Mexico 1 - 0 Scotland (Friendly)

29th May 2018 - Mexico 0 - 0 Wales (Friendly)

28th March 2018 - Mexico 0 - 1 Croatia (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Mexico 3 - 0 Iceland (Friendly)

1st February 2018 - Mexico 1 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Honduras 3 - 2 Mexico (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Mexico 3 - 1 Trinidad and Tobago (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th September 2017 - Costa Rica 1 - 1 Mexico (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 2017 - Mexico 1 - 0 Panama (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

24th July 2017 - Mexico 0 - 1 Jamaica (Concacaf Gold Cup 2017)

Five wins, two draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

15

Best World Cup finish:

1970 & 1986 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group F (best odds):

11/10 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

5/1 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

100/1 with Unibet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Mexico to be eliminated at the group stage - 4/5 with Unibet!

Sweden

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Coach:

Janne Andersson

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Robin Olsen, Karl-Johan Johnsson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt

Defenders: Mikael Lustig, Victor Lindelof, Andreas Granqvist (Captain), Martin Olsson, Ludwig Augustinsson, Filip Helander, Pontus Jansson

Midfielders: Sebastian Larsson, Albin Ekdal, Emil Forsberg, Gustav Svensson, Viktor Claesson, Marcus Rohden, Jimmy Durmaz

Forwards: Marcus Berg, John Guidetti, Ola Toivonen, Isaac Kiese Thelin

Average age of squad:

28.2 year's old.

Most capped player:

Sebastian Larsson (99 caps)

Player to watch:

Emil Forsberg

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Sweden 0 - 0 Denmark (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Romania 1 - 0 Sweden (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Sweden 1 - 2 Chile (Friendly)

13th November 2017 - Italy 0 - 0 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th November 2017 - Sweden 1 - 0 Italy (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th October 2017 - Netherlands 2 - 0 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Sweden 8 - 0 Luxembourg (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - Belarus 0 - 4 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Bulgaria 3 - 2 Sweden (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th June 2017 - Sweden 2 - 1 France (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Four wins, two draws and four defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

23

Best World Cup finish:

1958 - Runner's up.

Odds to qualify from Group F (best odds):

5/4 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

7/1 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

150/1 with Paddy Power!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Sweden to be eliminated at the group stage - 8/11 with Bet Victor!

South Korea

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Coach:

Shin Tae-yong

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Cho Hyun-woo, Kim Jin-hyeon, Kim Seung-gyu

Defenders: Go Yo-han, Hong Chul, Jang Hyun-soo, Jung Seung-hyun, Kim Min-woo, Kim Young-gwon, Lee Yong, Oh Ban-suk, Park Joo-ho, Yun Young-sun

Midfielders: Ju Se-jong, Jung Woo-young, Ki Sung-yueng (Captain), Koo Ja-cheol, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Seung-woo, Moon Seon-min

Forwards: Hwang Hee-chan, Kim Shin-wook, Son Heung-min

Average age of squad:

27.8 year's old.

Most capped player:

Ki Sung-yueng (100 caps)

Player to watch:

Son Heung-min

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - South Korea 1 - 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Friendly)

28th May 2018 - South Korea 2 - 0 Honduras (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Poland 3 - 2 South Korea (Friendly)

24th March 2018 - Northern Ireland 2 - 1 South Korea (Friendly)

3rd February 2018 - South Korea 1 - 0 Latvia (Friendly)

30th January 2018 - South Korea 2 - 2 Jamaica (Friendly)

27th January 2018 - South Korea 1 - 0 Moldova (Friendly)

16th December 2017 - Japan 1 - 4 South Korea (East Asian Cup)

12th December 2017 - North Korea 0 - 1 South Korea (East Asian Cup)

9th December 2017 - South Korea 2 - 2 China (East Asian Cup)

Five wins, two draws and three defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

61

Best World Cup finish:

2002 - Semi final (4th place)

Odds to qualify from Group F (best odds):

4/1 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

20/1 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

600/1 with Unibet!

Howtobet4free prediction:

Eliminated in the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

South Korea to qualify from Group F - 4/1 with Bet Victor!

World Cup 2018 Stats & Facts - 6

Mexico hold the record for the highest number of defeats at the World Cup, so far losing a total of 22 matches!

Group G

Fixtures:

Monday 18th June (4pm) - Belgium vs Panama (Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi)

Monday 18th June (7pm) - Tunisia vs England (Volgograd Arena, Volgograd)

Saturday 23rd June (1pm) - Belgium vs Tunisia (Otkritia Arena, Moscow)

Sunday 24th June (1pm) - England vs Panama (Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod)

Thursday 28th June (7pm) - England vs Belgium (Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad)

Thursday 28th June (7pm) - Panama vs Tunisia (Mordovia Arena, Saransk)

The winner of Group G will take on the runner-up of Group H. The runner-up of Group G will take on the winner of Group H.

Belgium

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Coach:

Roberto Martinez

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels

Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Thomas Vermaelen, Vincent Kompany, Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Meunier, Dedryck Boyata, Leander Dendoncker

Midfielders: Alex Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Marouane Fellaini, Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Youri Tielemans, Mousa Dembele, Nacer Chadli

Forwards: Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard (Captain), Dries Mertens, Adnan Januzaj, Michy Batshuayi

Average age of squad:

27.6 year's old.

Most capped player:

Jan Vertonghen (100 caps)

Player to watch:

Kevin De Bruyne

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - Belgium 0 - 0 Portugal (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Belgium 4 - 0 Saudi Arabia (Friendly)

10th October 2017 - Belgium 4 - 0 Cyprus (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 - 4 Belgium (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

3rd September 2017 - Greece 1 - 2 Belgium (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Belgium 9 - 0 Gibraltar (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

9th June 2017 - Estonia 0 - 2 Belgium (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

25th March 2017 - Belgium 1 - 1 Greece (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

13th November 2016 - Belgium 8 - 1 Estonia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th October 2016 - Gibraltar 0 - 6 Belgium (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Eight wins, two draws and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

3

Best World Cup finish:

1986 - Semi-final (4th place)

Odds to qualify from Group G (best odds):

1/12 with William Hill!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

4/6 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

11/1 with William Hill!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the quarter final.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Belgium to reach the quarter final - 4/6 with Betfred!

Panama

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Coach:

Hernan Dario Gomez

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jamie Penedo, Jose Calderon, Alex Rodriguez

Defenders: Michael Amir Murillo, Harold Cummings, Fidel Escobar, Roman Torres, Adolofo Machado, Erick Davis, Luis Ovalle, Felipe Baloy (Captain)

Midfielders: Gabriel Gomez, Edgar Barcenas, Armando Cooper, Valentin Pimentel, Alberto Quintero, Anibal Godoy, Jose Luis Rodriguez

Forwards: Blas Perez, Gabriel Torres, Ismael Diaz, Abidel Arroyo, Luis Tejad

Average age of squad:

29.6 year's old (joint oldest squad).

Most capped player:

Gabriel Gomez (143 caps)

Player to watch:

Blas Perez

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Form (last ten games):

30th May 2018 - Panama 0 - 0 Northern Ireland (Friendly)

18th April 2018 - Trinidad and Tobago 0 - 1 Panama (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Switzerland 6 - 0 Panama (Friendly)

22nd March 2018 - Denmark 1 - 0 Panama (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Panama 2 - 1 Costa Rica (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - USA 4 - 0 Panama (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

6th September 2017 - Panama 3 - 0 Trinidad and Tobago (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 2017 - Mexico 1 - 0 Panama (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

19th July 2017 - Costa Rica 1 - 0 Panama (Concacaf Gold Cup 2017)

15th July 2017 - Panama 3 - 0 Martinique (Concacaf Gold Cup 2017)

Four wins, one draw and five defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

55

Best World Cup finish:

World Cup 2018 will be Panama's first appearance at the World Cup.

Odds to qualify from Group G (best odds):

10/1 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

45/1 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

2000/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

Eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

No Panama goalscorer at World Cup 2018 - 9/2 with William Hill!

Tunisia

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Coach:

Nabil Maaloul

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Farouk Ben Mustapha, Aymen Mathlouthi (Captain), Mouez Hassen

Defenders: Dylan Bronn, Ali Maaloul, Syam Ben Youssef, Yohan Benalouane, Yassine Meriah, Oussama Haddadi, Rami Bedoui, Hamdi Nagguez

Midfielders: Anice Badri, Ferjani Sassi, Mohammed Amine Ben Amor, Ellyes Skhiri

Forwards: Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Wahbi Khazri, Ahmed Khalil, Bassem Srafi, Ghailene Chaalali, Naim Sliti

Average age of squad:

26.5 year's old.

Most capped player:

Aymen Mathlouthi (69 caps)

Player to watch:

Wahbi Khazri

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - Tunisia 2 - 2 Turkey (Friendly)

28th May 2018 - Portugal 2 - 2 Tunisia (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Tunisia 1 - 0 Costa Rica (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Tunisia 1 - 0 Iran (Friendly)

11th November 2017 - Tunisia 0 - 0 Libya (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Guinea 1 - 4 Tunisia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - DR Congo 2 - 2 Tunisia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Tunisia 2 - 1 DR Congo (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th June 2017 - Tunisia 1 - 0 Egypt (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers)

28th January 2017 - Bukina Faso 2 - 0 Tunisia (Africa Cup of Nations 2017)

Five wins, four draws and one defeat.

Fifa World Ranking:

14

Best World Cup finish:

1978, 1998, 2002 & 2006 - Group stage.

Odds to qualify from Group G (best odds):

5/1 with Betfair!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

20/1 with Betfair!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

1000/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

Eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Tunisia to finish 3rd in Group G - 10/1 with Coral!

England

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Coach:

Gareth Southgate

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Jack Butland, Nick Pope

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Danny Rose, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Kieran Trippier, Gary Cahill, Phil Jones, Fabian Delph, Ashley Young, Trent Alexander-Arnold

Midfielders: Eric Dier, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Henderson, Dele Ali, Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Forwards: Harry Kane (Captain), Raheem Sterling, Jamie Vardy, Danny Welbeck, Marcus Rashford

Average age of squad:

26 year's old.

Most capped player:

Gary Cahill (59 caps)

Player to watch:

Raheem Sterling

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Form (last ten games):

2nd June 2018 - England 2 - 1 Nigeria (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - England 1 - 1 Italy (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Netherlands 0 - 1 England (Friendly)

8th October 2017 - Lithuania 0 - 1 England (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - England 1 - 0 Slovakia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

4th September 2017 - England 2 - 1 Slovakia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Malta 0 - 4 England (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th June 2017 - Scotland 2 - 2 England (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

26th March 2017 - England 2 - 0 Lithuania (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th November 2016 - England 3 - 0 Scotland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Eight wins, two draws and zero defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

13

Best World Cup finish:

1966 - Winners!

Odds to qualify from Group G (best odds):

1/7 with Boylesports!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

4/5 with Boylesports!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

16/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the Semi Final.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

To reach the Semi Final - 7/2 with Sporting Bet!

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Group H

Fixtures:

Tuesday 19th June (1pm) - Colombia vs Japan (Mordovia Arena, Saransk)

Tuesday 19th June (4pm) - Poland vs Senegal (Otkritie Arena, Moscow)

Sunday 24th June (4pm) - Japan vs Senegal (Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg)

Sunday 24th June (7pm) - Poland vs Colombia (Kazan Arena, Kazan)

Thursday 28th June (3pm) - Japan vs Poland (Volgograd Arena, Volgograd)

Thursday 28th June (3pm) - Senegal vs Colombia (Cosmos Arena, Samara)

The winner of Group H will take on the runner-up of Group G. The runner-up of Group H will take on the winner of Group G.

Colombia

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Coach:

Jose Pekerman

Squad:

Goalkeepers: David Ospina, Camilo Vargas, Jose Fernando Cuadrado

Defenders: Cristian Zapata, Oscar Murillo, Santiago Arias, Yerry Milna, Johan Mojica, Frank Fabra, Davinson Sanchez

Midfielders: Wilmar Barrios, Carlos Sanchez, Abel Aguilar, James Rodriguez, Juan Cuadrado, Mateus Uribe, Jefferson Lerma, Juan Fernando Quintero

Forwards: Carlos Bacca, Radamel Falcao (Captain), Luis Muriel, Miguel Borja, Jose Izquierdo

Average age of squad:

28.1 year's old.

Most capped player in the squad:

David Ospina (86 caps)

Player to watch:

James Rodriguez

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Form (last ten games):

1st June 2018 - Egypt 0 - 0 Colombia (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Colombia 0 - 0 Australia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - France 2 - 3 Colombia (Friendly)

11th October 2017 - Colombia 1 - 2 Paraguay (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Colombia 1 - 1 Brazil (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Venezuela 0 - 0 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

28th March 2017 - Ecuador 0 - 2 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd March 2017 - Colombia 1 - 0 Bolivia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

15th November 2016 - Argentina 3 - 0 Colombia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th November 2016 - Colombia 0 - 0 Chile (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Three wins, five draws and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

16

Best World Cup finish:

2014 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group H (best odds):

2/5 with Bet Victor!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

21/10 with Paddy Power!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

55/1 with Betfair!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Stage of elimination - second round /last 16 - 13/8 with Bet Victor!

Japan

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Coach:

Akira Nishino

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Eiji Kawashima, Kosuke Nakamura

Defenders: Naomichi Ueda, Gen Shoji, Yuto Nagatomo, Wataru Endo, Massaki Higashiguchi, Hiroki Sakai, Tomoaki Makino, Gotoku Sakai, Maya Yoshida

Midfielders: Keisuke Honda, Gaku Shibasaki, Genki Harraguchi, Shinji Kagawa, Takashi Usami, Takashi Inui, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Makoto Hasebe (Captain), Ryota Oshima

Forwards: Shinji Okazaki, Yoshinori Muto, Yuya Osako

Average age of squad:

28.6 year's old.

Most capped player in the squad:

Shinji Okazaki (112 caps)

Player to watch:

Shinji Kagawa

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Form (last ten games):

30th May 2018 - Japan 0 - 2 Ghana (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Japan 1 - 2 Ukraine (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Japan 1 - 1 Mali (Friendly)

16th December 2017 - Japan 1 - 4 South Korea (East Asian Cup)

12th December 2017 - Japan 2 - 1 China (East Asian Cup)

9th December 2017 - Japan 1 - 0 North Korea (East Asian Cup)

5th September 2017 - Saudi Arabia 1 - 0 Japan (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

31st August 2017 - Japan 2 - 0 Australia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

13th June 2017 - Iraq 1 - 1 Japan (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

28th March 2017 - Japan 4 - 0 Thailand (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Four wins, two draws and four defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

60

Best World Cup finish:

2002 & 2010 - Round of 16 / Second round.

Odds to qualify from Group H (best odds):

12/5 with Boylesports!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

11/1 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

500/1 with Betfair!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Japan to finish bottom of Group H - 11/8 with Boylesports!

Poland

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Coach:

Adam Nawalka

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Wojciech Szczesny, Bartosz Bialkowski, Lukasz Fabianski

Defenders: Michal Pazdan, Artur Jedrzejczyk, Thiago Cionek, Jan Bednarek, Kamil Glik, Bartosz Bereszynski, Lukasz Piszczek

Midfielders: Jacek Goralski, Karol Linetty, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Kamil Grosicki, Maciej Rybus, Jakub Blaszczykowaski, Slawomir Peszko, Piotr Zielinski, Rafal Kurzawa

Forwards: Arkadiusz Milik, Robert Lewandowski (Captain), Lukasz Teodorczyk, Dawid Kownacki

Average age of squad:

28.3 year's old.

Most capped player in the squad:

Jakub Blaszczykowaski (97 caps)

Player to watch:

Robert Lewandowski

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Form (last ten games):

27th March 2018 - Poland 3 - 2 South Korea (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Poland 0 - 1 Nigeria (Friendly)

8th October 2017 - Poland 4 - 2 Montenegro (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th October 2017 - Armenia 1 - 6 Poland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

4th September 2017 - Poland 3 - 0 Kazakhstan (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

1st September 2017 - Denmark 4 - 0 Poland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th June 2017 - Poland 3 - 1 Romania (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

26th March 2017 - Montenegro 1 - 2 Poland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th November 2016 - Romania 0 - 3 Poland (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

11th October 2016 - Poland 2 - 1 Armenia (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

Eight wins, zero draws and two defeats.

Fifa World Ranking:

10

Best World Cup finish:

1974 & 1982 - Semi Final (3rd place).

Odds to qualify from Group H (best odds):

3/5 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

11/4 with William Hill!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

66/1 with Bet Victor!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To reach the second round / last 16.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Poland to qualify from Group H - 3/5 with Sporting Bet!

Senegal

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Coach:

Aliou Cisse

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Abdoulaye Diallo, Khadim N'Diaye, Alfred Gomis

Defenders: Saliou Ciss, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kara Mbodji, Youssof Sabaly, Lamine Gassama, Moussa Wague

Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Salif Sane, Cheikhou Kouyate (Captain), Mame Biram Diouf, Cheikh N'Doye, Alfred N'Diaye, Badou Ndiaye

Forwards: Moussa Sow, Sadio Mane, Moussa Konate, Diafra Sakho, Ismaila Sarr, M'Baye Niang, Keita Balde

Average age of squad:

27.2 year's old.

Most capped player in the squad:

Idrissa Gueye (59 caps)

Player to watch:

Sadio Mane

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Form (last ten games):

31st May 2018 - Luxembourg 0 - 0 Senegal (Friendly)

27th March 2018 - Senegal 0 - 0 Bosnia and Herzegonia (Friendly)

23rd March 2018 - Senegal 1 - 1 Uzbekistan (Friendly)

14th November 2017 - Senegal 2 - 1 South Africa (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

10th November 2017 - South Africa 0 - 2 Senegal (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

7th October 2017 - Cape Verde 0 - 2 Senegal (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

5th September 2017 - Bukina Faso 2 - 2 (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

2nd September 201 7 - Senegal 0 - 0 Bukina Faso (World Cup Qualifiers 2018)

23rd August 2017 - Guinea 5 - 0 Senegal (African Nations Championship 2017)

15th August 2017 - Senegal 3 - 1 Guinea (African Nations Championship 2017)

Four wins, five draws and one defeat.

Fifa World Ranking:

28

Best World Cup finish:

2002 - Quarter final.

Odds to qualify from Group H (best odds):

23/17 with Sporting Bet!

Odds to reach the Quarter Final of World Cup 2018:

7/1 with Betfred!

Odds to win World Cup 2018:

475/1 with Paddy Power!

Howtobet4free prediction:

To be eliminated at the group stage.

Howtobet4free recommended bet:

Senegal not to qualify from Group H - 4/7 with William Hill!

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