FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview & Picks

**JayLA** · 12-04-22, 10:55 AM

2 shots lew, need one on target

**JayLA** · 12-04-22, 11:56 AM

Are PKs considered shots on goal? I'm thinking yes

**JayLA** · 12-04-22, 12:00 PM

Cash all three bets. Nice

**DiamondJack** · 12-04-22, 12:05 PM

England v Senegal

56. England -1 @ 1.97/-103 (1u) Bet365

57. Total goals under 2.5 @ 1.82/-122 (1u) Marathon

Once again the strategy is to take the better team. In the knock out rounds the cream rises to the top and we rarely see upsets. Senegal already without Sadio Mane will be without Idrissa Gueye who is suspended from yellow cards. Add to that Kouyate was stretchered off the last game so he won't be 100%. England are just too deep they take it 2-0.

LEAN
Kane anytime goal scorer @ 2.40/+140 Unibet

**DiamondJack** · 12-04-22, 05:07 PM

Croatia v Japan

58. Japan +0.5 @ 1.85/-117 (1u) Bet365

59. HT Result Draw @ 2.05/+105 (1u) Pinnacle

I'm not buying what this Croatian team is selling. They made it out in second in the second most easiest group. They were shut out in 2 of their group stage games. They will have more of the possession in this game and Japan will play the quick counter attack game that sunk the Germany & Spain. The Croats are no doubt technically gifted especially in midfield but I think this match might be going the distance into extra time and possibly penalty kicks. The last time these sides met was at the 2006 world cup where the final score was 0-0. I expect the same this time around.

LEAN
FT Result DRAW @ 3.40/+240 Marathon

**DiamondJack** · 12-05-22, 12:09 PM

Brazil v Korea

60. 1st half Total Goals Under 1 @ 2.17/+117

There is no value in backing Brazil at the current prices. If fact I think there might be a tad of value on Korea to keep it close. I don't know what difference having Neymar back will make but they will definitely miss Gabriel Jesus. I think its the same old script here for the underdogs try to park the bus and get lucky on the counter or from a set piece. I'm hoping the Koreans can stick around and frustrate Brazil until at least halftime.

LEAN
Korea +1.5 @ 2.15/+115 Marathon

**k13** · 12-05-22, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by JayLA

Late money coming in on over 2.5
Lewandowski over .50 shots on target and over 1.5 shots now -140ish

Did they count the penalty as a shot?
Really lucky especially since he missed the first kick lol

Team is so bad. No room for anything.

**k13** · 12-05-22, 03:11 PM

Korea does not belong.
It should have been Uruguay.
Portugal gave Brazil a gift.

**Thefix13** · 12-05-22, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by k13

Korea does not belong.
It should have been Uruguay.
Portugal gave Brazil a gift.

It's christmas time, a lot of gifts were given by teams that had nothing to play for. Spain tanked so they could play Cameron instead of Croatia. These teams have no pride anymore during group stages.

**DiamondJack** · 12-06-22, 09:03 AM

Spain v Morocco

61. 1st half Correct Score 0-0 @ 2.74/+174 (1u) Marathon
62. Morocco +1 @ 1.89/-112 (2u) Unibet

Morocco have managed clean sheets in 6 of its past 7 games only allowing an own goal versus Canada in that time span. I think they will manage to frustrate Spain and give them a very close game. At the last world cup in 2018 these sides played to a 2-2 draw. I think that a goalless draw could be in the cards at least to start the game and spotting me a goal for a full time result is value in my book.

LEAN
Draw HT/FT @ 5.25/+425 Unibet

**pabonaparte** · 12-06-22, 11:32 AM

This is looking good.

**pabonaparte** · 12-06-22, 11:58 AM

Morocco to win after penalties

1 unit at 3.55

**DiamondJack** · 12-06-22, 12:10 PM

Switzerland v Portugal

63. Switzerland +0.5 @ 2.05/+105 (1u) Bet365

All the value here is with the consistently undervalued Swiss side. These sides have met plenty of time lately. In the last 6 head to head games Portugal win 3 all at home & Switzerland win 3 all at home. On a neutral this line should have been 2.20/+120 in favour of Portugal as their squad does have more quality players. I think eventually Portugal advances but the Swiss give them a game.

LEAN
Correct Score 1-1 @ 7.00/+600 Bet365

**DiamondJack** · 12-07-22, 03:43 PM

Updated Record heading into the Quarter Finals

27-28-8 +172

**DiamondJack** · 12-08-22, 05:11 PM

Brazil v Croatia

64. Brazil -1.5 @ 2.13/+113 (1u) Pinnacle

Croatia are the worse side in the quarter finals. Their only win in full time was to Canada and were lucky to get by Japan in the round of 16 in penalties. Outside that Canada game they look slow and lack creativity going forward. The last time these sides met was a 2-0 win for Brazil in 2018 and at the 2014 world cup Brazil wins 3-1. Brazil are not a team designed to get a goal and sit back and defend so I'm backing them to win by 2 or more.

LEAN
Anytime goal scorer Richarlison @ 2.80/+180 Unibet

**DiamondJack** · 12-09-22, 10:36 AM

Argentina v Netherlands

65. FT Result DRAW @ 3.26/+226 (1u) Pinnacle
66. Total Cards OVER 3.5 @ 1.97/-103 (1u) Bet365

Argentina are yet to hit top gear in the world cup and I think they are lucky to be facing the Dutch in the quarters. The Netherlands have not really played any big sides. Qatar, Senegal, USA & Ecuador are not exactly top quality. However I do like streaks and the Dutch are now on a 19 game unbeaten streak, Argentina had their long streak broken by the Saudis I think these sides will cancel each other out in full time as they did in their 2 last world cup meetings both of which ended 0-0 in 2006 & 2014. I think eventually in extra time Messi drags Argentina into the final 4. I also like the card angle in what should be a nervy game with Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz averaging 4.64 cards per game there is a tad of value on the over 3.5.

LEAN
Total Goals Under 1.5 @ 2.88/+188 Pinnacle

**JayLA** · 12-09-22, 02:47 PM

I've lost count....6 cards?? Even the arg coach got a card

**DiamondJack** · 12-09-22, 05:29 PM

Portugal v Morocco

67. Total goals under 1.5 @ 3.05/+205 (1u) Unibet
68. Total cards OVER 3.5 @ 2.00/+100 (2u) Bet365

Argentina Referee Facundo Tello will be in charge in this match. He averages 5.2 cards per game. This will be a very heated game with the fans 90% backing Morocco they will be in his ear all night. With yellow cards not carrying over to the Semis I expect them to fly especially in the second half if one wants to take them IN PLAY. No one knows how to park the bus like Morocco. 7 of their past 8 games they have managed to keep a clean sheet with only an own goal conceded versus Canada. These sides also met at the last world cup in the group stage when Portugal came out on top 1-0. I expect a similar result this time around.

LEAN
NONE

**DiamondJack** · 12-09-22, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by JayLA

I've lost count....6 cards?? Even the arg coach got a card

I'm surprised there was not a red card in the match

**USCPHILLYGUY** · 12-09-22, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by DiamondJack

I'm surprised there was not a red card in the match

17. Amazing

Great thread btw. Thanks for sharing

**JayLA** · 12-09-22, 07:43 PM

And 10 minutes added time, gifting a netherlands goal. That refereee sucked

**USCPHILLYGUY** · 12-10-22, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by DiamondJack

Portugal v Morocco

67. Total goals under 1.5 @ 3.05/+205 (1u) Unibet
68. Total cards OVER 3.5 @ 2.00/+100 (2u) Bet365

Argentina Referee Facundo Tello will be in charge in this match. He averages 5.2 cards per game. This will be a very heated game with the fans 90% backing Morocco they will be in his ear all night. With yellow cards not carrying over to the Semis I expect them to fly especially in the second half if one wants to take them IN PLAY. No one knows how to park the bus like Morocco. 7 of their past 8 games they have managed to keep a clean sheet with only an own goal conceded versus Canada. These sides also met at the last world cup in the group stage when Portugal came out on top 1-0. I expect a similar result this time around.

LEAN
NONE

Great hit

**JayLA** · 12-10-22, 12:04 PM

Nice Jack, doesn't a red card count as 2 cards in that betting market?

**DiamondJack** · 12-10-22, 12:16 PM

England v France

69. HT Result DRAW @ 2.00/+100 (1u) Unibet
70. FT Result DRAW @ 3.18/+218 (1u) Marathon

There is not too much to separate these sides when it comes to quality. Even the last 3 head to head results ended with each team winning one and one ending level. Both teams are chasing history England for their second ever win & France for a title defense both of which have not been done since the 60's. I'm expecting a nervy game but there is too much quality on each team not to see goals. I'm thinking final result 1-1 with the game going to extra time. This should be a great game for in play betting depending on the flow and circumstance.

LEAN
BTTS Yes @ 1.97/-103

**DiamondJack** · 12-10-22, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by JayLA

Nice Jack, doesn't a red card count as 2 cards in that betting market?

Yes a red =2 cards

**korki** · 12-10-22, 12:29 PM

DJ your posts are real tíme odds?

**DiamondJack** · 12-10-22, 01:08 PM

Originally posted by korki

DJ your posts are real tíme odds?

usually after I make my bets I post them here and the book I use

**JayLA** · 12-10-22, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by DiamondJack

Yes a red =2 cards

I was referring to when the ref immediately pulls out a red card, like with a penalty....

**korki** · 12-10-22, 01:40 PM

ok... thanks for your answer and for your bets

**DiamondJack** · 12-10-22, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by JayLA

I was referring to when the ref immediately pulls out a red card, like with a penalty....

Yes that also counts 1 red = 2 Yellows for number of cards prop

**DiamondJack** · 12-10-22, 04:24 PM

Updated Record heading into the Semi Finals

31-31-8 +603

**svsooner** · 12-10-22, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by DiamondJack

Portugal v Morocco

67. Total goals under 1.5 @ 3.05/+205 (1u) Unibet
68. Total cards OVER 3.5 @ 2.00/+100 (2u) Bet365

Argentina Referee Facundo Tello will be in charge in this match. He averages 5.2 cards per game. This will be a very heated game with the fans 90% backing Morocco they will be in his ear all night. With yellow cards not carrying over to the Semis I expect them to fly especially in the second half if one wants to take them IN PLAY. No one knows how to park the bus like Morocco. 7 of their past 8 games they have managed to keep a clean sheet with only an own goal conceded versus Canada. These sides also met at the last world cup in the group stage when Portugal came out on top 1-0. I expect a similar result this time around.

LEAN
NONE

Thanks D Jack! I tailed your over 3.5 cards and thought we were screwed until that one goof got a red card. Tailed and got paid!!!

**DiamondJack** · 12-12-22, 03:18 PM

Croatia v Argentina

71. Total Goals Under 2 @ 2.06/+106 (1u) Pinnacle

72. FT Result DRAW @ 3.40/+240 (1u) Pinnacle

73. Total Cards OVER 4.5 @ 1.92/-108 (1u) Unibet

Croatia have been a tough nut to crack as they say. Their game plan seems to be the same take the game to spot kicks where they have been unbelievably lucky not just in this world cup but in 2018. Argentina are rightfully the favourites but I'm not looking to back them at these prices. At the 2018 world cup Argentina was defeated by Croatia in the group stage 3-0 a match which also saw 7 yellow cards. The referee for this match is Daniele Orsato who issued 6 yellows in the opening game Qatar v Ecuador and 5 cards in the match between Argentina and Mexico. During qualification he averaged 4.78 cards per game. I'm expecting a very tight game with Argentina winning in extra time.
LEANS
Argentina to win in extra time @ 9.50/+850 Bet365
Argentina to win in penalties @ 9.50/+850 Bet365

**DiamondJack** · 12-13-22, 07:23 PM

France v Morocco

74. France -1.5 @ 2.70/+170 (2u) Unibet

75. Mbappe Anytime goal scorer @ 2.25/+125 (1u) Bet365

Morocco has done an amazing job for their nation and the program should be applauded. Croatia a much more superior side than Morocco and they went down to my original picks as winners Argentina and just like them the midnight clock will strike again and another Cinderella will go home. I will look for an in play wager for next goal France when France manage to score their first. It might take 5 minutes or 60 but as soon as Mbappe the next best player in the world puts one in, Morocco will have to open up and the second or third one will be inevitable. This one is simple as pie, take the better team.

LEAN
Correct score France 2-0 @ 6.00/+500 Bet365

**BiloxiSaintsFan** · 12-13-22, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by DiamondJack

France v Morocco

74. France -1.5 @ 2.70/+170 (2u) Unibet

75. Mbappe Anytime goal scorer @ 2.25/+125 (1u) Bet365

Morocco has done an amazing job for their nation and the program should be applauded. Croatia a much more superior side than Morocco and they went down to my original picks as winners Argentina and just like them the midnight clock will strike again and another Cinderella will go home. I will look for an in play wager for next goal France when France manage to score their first. It might take 5 minutes or 60 but as soon as Mbappe the next best player in the world puts one in, Morocco will have to open up and the second or third one will be inevitable. This one is simple as pie, take the better team.

LEAN
Correct score France 2-0 @ 6.00/+500 Bet365

Are you at all worried that France may be down multiple starters due to illness?