Thursday's World Cup Roundup: Tips, bets and predictions for all four games including favourites Brazil
Groups G and H wrap up the first wave of group stage fixtures on Thursday as World Cup 2022 favourites Brazil take to the field for the first time.
Below we take a closer inspection of the four games on Day 5, bringing you the best bets, tips and predictions from our team of tipsters...
Switzerland vs Cameroon Tips, Odds and Offers
- Switzerland vs Cameroon, 10am
Switzerland head into this one as the 4/5 favourites with Betfred to kick-off their campaign with a win. The draw is 13/5 (SBK) and Cameroon are 9/2 to grab the spoils (bet365).
Anton Eadson has cast his eye over proceedings here, uncovering a couple of juicy Eric Choupo-Moting bets in his match preview.
You can also back the in-form Bayern Munich player at a boosted 5/1 to score anytime with William Hill, up from 7/2, which is sure to attract attention given that he's netted in 8 of the 9 club games leading up to the World Cup.
Switzerland vs Cameroon Odds
Uruguay vs South Korea Tips, Odds and Offers
Our tipster Tom Winch has scoured the markets for this clash, picking out a couple of fancies in his match preview.
Two-time winners Uruguay have a neat blend of youth and experience nestled within their squad leading to whispers that they could go deep in Qatar. However, they must first focus on the challenge of South Korea, a game for which they are the 3/4 favourites.
South Korea are 47/10 (SBK) to triumph, while bet365 are best priced for the draw at 13/5.
A couple of Premier League stars could be worth paying close attention to in the anytime goalscorer market, with Son Heung-Min boosted to 9/2 with Wiliam Hill, whereas Darwin Nunez is 12/5 to get his name on the scoresheet.
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Uruguay vs South Korea Odds
Portugal vs Ghana Tips, Odds and Offers
- Portugal vs Ghana, 4pm
After revealing his decision to leave Man Utd, Cristiano Ronaldo turns his attention to Portugal with the striker 6/5 with Boylesports to score anytime.
Meanwhile, William Hill are offering odds of 15/4 for Ronaldo to score the game's first game, with a top-price guarantee.
In terms of the match result, Portugal are the hot odds-on favourites across the board, Ghana are 17/2 (Betfair) for the spoils, with 15/4 for the draw with bet365.
You can take a more in-depth look at the statistics, bets and top tips in Anton Eadson's betting preview.
Portugal vs Ghana Odds
Brazil vs Serbia Tips, Odds and Offers
- Brazil vs Serbia, 7pm
Brazil, the 3/1 favourites to win the World Cup, will be well-fancied to open their campaign with a win over Serbia.
Tite's men are unsurprisingly odds-on at 1/2, the draw is 7/2, while Serbia are 6/1 to deliver a statement victory.
Our man Dean Woodward has taken ownership of this fixture and you can view his two tips here.
Given Brazil's swashbuckling array of attacking talent, check out the anytime goalscorer odds below, while you can back Vinicius Junior To Score, Brazil To Win & Both Teams To Score at an enhanced 9/1 with William Hill.
Brazil vs Serbia Odds
Thursday's World Cup Betting Offers
We now are already well into the first week of the World Cup but you can still make the most of a variety of Free Bets and Offers, including the likes of bet365, Paddy Power, Betfred, UniBet and BetUK who offer their own sign-up packages for new customers.
Scroll right below to check out a sample of the latest betting offers.
