Predictions for World Cup 2022

It is also the last World Cup that will have 32 teams. Bookmakers will be looking for plenty of World Cup 2022 predictions, and in this article we'll give you some pointers and tips to be more successful Qatar World Cup tipsters.

When can you bet on the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Qatar take on Ecuador in the opening match of the 2022 World Cup. The two nations will open the tournament on Sunday, November 20 at the Al Bait Stadium. It is tradition for the host country to play the first match. Fans will then be able to enjoy four matches every day until the end of the group stage. The matches take place at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 our time.

The last matches of the group stage will be played simultaneously from 17:00 and 21:00. Bookmakers have already set their odds and betting markets for the first group stage matches. Bets on the ultimate winner and long-term group bets are also available. Although there is still time before the tournament, we can discuss world cup predictions, betting markets, fixtures, etc.

2022 World Cup favourites

Record five-time champions Brazil are favorites according to the bookies. However, the Seleção have not won a world title since 2002, and in the last 20 years they have had a good team. If we look at the World Cup betting tips, champions France are second favorites according to most bookmakers. They had a disappointing European Championship but with players like Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and others. have a chance to become only the third team in football history to defend the world title.

Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are also among the big favourites. England lost the European final to Italy on penalties, but the team proved they are ready to win trophies. It is time for Southgate's men to step up and perhaps win the trophy for the first time since 1966. Argentina and Spain close the list of top favourites, while the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany should not be written off.

Favorites for the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot

At every World Cup, many predictions are made about the winner of the Golden Boot - who will become the top scorer of the tournament. Already a year ago, many bookmakers already had odds on possible winners of the Golden Boot. Barring any major injuries, we expect the same players to remain favorites when the tournament begins.

Players like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Neymar and Karim Benzema are the big favourites. Lionel Messi is also considered by some bookies as a big contender. His great rival in the last 15 years, Cristiano Ronaldo, has smaller chances according to bookmakers.

How to have more successful Qatar World Cup predictions?

Now that we know most of the details about this tournament, it's time to discuss some of the most popular World Cup 2022 betting tips. There are several factors that bettors should keep in mind before placing any bets on the World Cup in Qatar. Also, it is important to wait as long as possible before placing these bets.

Injuries, line-up changes and tactical changes can happen right before the match starts and if you don't have all the information you need, you will be making a losing bet. Here are our betting tips:

Analyze the shape of both sides;
Check the team lineups before the match;
See the results against each other;
Consider the psychological aspect of the match.

What to avoid when betting on World Cup 2022?

Certain betting practices should be avoided at all costs. The World Cup should be about the quality of the bets, not the quantity. Research is very important in sports betting, so the following practices should be avoided:

Betting without research – Learn as much as you can before placing a bet.

Chasing low odds – Betting on favorites and other selections that offer low odds does not work. These bets don't always win, and when they do, their value is low.

Prioritize bets straight column - Putting all predictions for a given round of the group stage for example in one betting slip is not a correct solution. As you increase the odds, each additional selection you add will increase your chances of losing the bet.

Chasing Losses – Emotion should be removed from betting on World Cup 2022. If you get angry and bet more when you lose, you risk making rash decisions and then having more losing bets.