For the first time in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018 the championship will be held peace. Based on the results qualifying games, only 32 teams will qualify for the finals. The tournament is being organized for the first time on the territory of the former Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe.

Format of the 2018 World Cup

The matches will be held at 12 stadiums in 11 cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Volgograd, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Saransk, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi, Yekaterinburg.

32 teams (8 groups of 4 teams) will take part in the final part of the tournament. The teams that take first and second places in the quartets advance to the 1/8 finals. Matches in this stage will take place from June 30 to July 3.

Main match The championship will take place at Luzhniki on July 15. The day before the final, the teams will play a match for third place.

Championship participants

Qualifying tournament It turned out to be very competitive for the World Championship. Not all the strongest teams on the planet were able to get the coveted ticket to Russia. By various reasons The teams of the Netherlands, Wales, Slovakia, Italy, USA, Chile, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire left the race. A number of star football players, for many of whom this would have been their last World Cup, were left out of the tournament. Of course, the audience will miss Gianluigi Buffon, Arturo Vidal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arjen Robben, Marek Hamsik, Alexis Sanchez, Edin Dzeko, Gareth Bale. The teams that proved their right to fight for the title formed the list of participants in the world championship.

As a result of the draw, all teams were divided into groups:

Group A: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay.
Group B: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran.
Group C: France, Australia, Peru, Denmark.
Group D: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria.
Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia.
Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea.
Group G: Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England.
Group H: Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan.

Schedule and bookmaker odds for the 2018 World Cup matches.

Play-offs 1/4 finals. July 06, 2018.

Types of bets on the 2018 World Cup

Bookmakers began accepting bets on the championship several years before its start. Without knowledge final compositions It is difficult for teams to draw conclusions, but you can bet on “sweet” odds, which will certainly undergo changes closer to the start of the tournament. At almost every international championship, the same teams are noted among the favorites, which are able to regularly show good results.

It is possible to place the following bets:

• for a specific match
• group result
• team reaching the playoff stage
• championship result
• top scorer. Theoretically, the player whose team advances further in the bracket has a better chance of becoming the main goalscorer. However, even at the group stage, a football player can constantly score goals, and his result will remain unconquered.

“Standard” bets on the outcome, totals and handicaps are accepted for matches. There are many options for statistical betting (corners, yellow cards), on goal scorers, probability of deletions or penalties.

Features of betting on the 2018 World Cup in Russia

The most important criterion there will be a low probability for bettors fixed matches. There have been precedents when teams were suspected of unsportsmanlike behavior, but no real evidence was presented. For many players, the prestige of their home country is not comparable to the fee for the “negotiation”.

• Confrontations at the championship are unpredictable. Even an outsider who managed to build a competent defense and be active on counterattacks can win a match with a favorite. The play of many “underdogs” attracts viewers more than the pragmatic matches of the favorites. Don't pay attention only to bookmaker odds. It is advisable to watch several games of the participants, and then draw conclusions on the bets.
• The championship matches will take place in different climatic zones. Some teams adapt quickly, while others have a rather difficult acclimatization period.
• Playing at home is much easier due to not only the climatic conditions, but also the support of the fans. Only the Russian national team will play in front of their own stands; for other teams, matches are played on neutral fields.
• Teams only meet once (except in the case of group matches and single-player playoffs), which can make analysis difficult. For example, in the Champions League, clubs play two matches, so you can roughly guess how the opponents will act based on the result of the first meeting.
• A busy schedule of matches keeps athletes in good shape, but at the same time fatigue accumulates. The team may not have substitute players who can strengthen the team. The coach can only rely on the basics, and in the event of injuries or an unpredictable course of the match, it will not be possible to correct the situation. No matter how good the preparation, athletes become tired, which leads to poor performance and loss of concentration.
• Players do not need to look for additional motivation, since performance at the World Championships is the pinnacle of their career for many. Young football players get a chance to prove themselves and interest strongest clubs. Having the title “world champion” significantly increases the likelihood of continuing your career in real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Bayern, Juventus, Chelsea and other clubs with the TOP prefix.

TOP 7 favorites

Germany

Bookmakers consider the current world champion to be the main contender for victory in the tournament. Bundestim performs consistently in all competitions in which it takes part. The basis of their success is excellent mutual understanding between the players, high efficiency, discipline and focus on results. Large quantity High-quality football players are represented not only in the main squad, but also in the reserves. Joachim Löw has the ability to change the pattern of the game depending on the opponent without compromising quality.

Argentina

The team lost several finals at the America's Cup, and also lost in the decisive match of the last World Cup. Messi's form matters a lot. Lionel will try to help the team break the losing streak, and high-quality partners will support the leader.

Brazil

Brazil - multiple champion peace. The football players have extensive experience in playing at major tournaments and represent best clubs peace. The coach has a wide range of performers and is able to prepare several equal compositions. The team leader, Neymar, also dreams of lifting the coveted trophy over his head. He has not lost his scoring abilities, but this season he has begun to work more for the team.

France

French football players We haven’t forgotten the disappointing loss to the Portuguese in the Euro 2016 final. The first team players are having a great season and the young players are ready to move to the next level. Some representatives of French clubs have performed well in European competitions, so it’s time to demonstrate their professionalism on the international stage.

Spain

The “golden years” of the Spanish national team are in the past, as shown by last championship peace. Just a few years ago, the “red fury” had no competitors in Europe and in the world, but is now experiencing a generational change.

Russia

Russia is in final part tournament without qualification, as it is the host country of the championship. Most of the preparatory matches before the World Cup are friendly (except for the 2017 Confederations Cup), so coaching staff and athletes can be closely involved in developing tactical schemes, improving game connections and improving physical condition.

A number of football players have extensive experience playing for the national team, and also regularly take part in Europa League and Champions League matches with their clubs. However, besides them, there are many young players in the squad who in the future can become real team leaders.

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Make money from the loss of the Russian national team

What bets do bookmakers offer before the World Cup?

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There are two weeks left before the start of the World Cup. Fans of the Russian national team already have few reasons for optimism, and the lackluster friendly match against the Austrians only increased pessimism. But if the problem cannot be resolved, then maybe it’s better to relax and have fun? In the sense of taking advantage of the team’s defeat. Bookmakers remain the only legal analogue of casinos, and sports fans are already preparing to place bets on the championship. At the same time, many agree that in the current situation you can even bet against your own team. the site found out what odds Russian bookmakers offer, how much you can earn, and what experts and fans think about it.

Bets and odds

For a person who doesn’t understand anything about sports, the betting system can be explained in one phrase: “the higher the odds, the lower the probability of the outcome.” Small odds often win, but bring in little money. The big ones “shoot” much less often, but if you’re lucky, the player will get rich. For example, you can take a risk and bet on the Russian team winning the World Cup final. The unreality of such an outcome was determined by the odds of 50 (on average for different bookmakers in the country). This means that with a bet of 1,000 rubles, the victory of our team (ha ha) will bring you 50 thousand. Less excited fans are encouraged to believe in the team's success at earlier stages, but also with good odds.

Bookmakers name Germany or Brazil as the most likely candidates to win the World Cup. In this hierarchy, Russia is placed in 12-13 place (with Poland) out of 32 teams. If the world goes crazy and Saudi Arabia becomes the champion, and you are that visionary, then your wallet will become exactly a thousand times heavier.

However, experts unanimously say that optimistic scenarios for the Russian team are unlikely. According to TV presenter Maria Komandnaya, who conducted the draw for the 2018 World Cup, our chances are much more modest. “Russia is in 12-13th place? Well, I’ll be honest: the bookmakers flatter us. How flattered the hostess is when she welcomes you into her home. I believe that the team can perform well. But she, of course, does not pretend to such high results, that is, to win..

The TV presenter herself acts as an ambassador for one of the bookmaking companies and is quite good at betting. “I’m a very gambling person, but I’ll keep the details to myself. I can only say that I would never bet a lot. My bets are very emotional, I take risks and follow my heart, not logic. But that’s why I often guess bets with odds around three or four,” added Komandnaya. In the match between Russia and Egypt, the TV presenter would bet on Russia - but on the condition that ours would beat Saudi Arabia by then. If they don’t beat you, the situation is different.

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Based on the bookmakers' proposals, it is also noticeable that Egypt, which causes great concern among Russian fans, is rated much weaker by them. True, not everyone agrees with this. According to the famous sports journalist, now editor-in-chief of the Match TV channel Evgeniy Dzichkovsky, this situation is too good. “Russia’s chances are much lower than 12th-13th place. Getting out of the group will be a feat, and we will not be able to get past the 1/8 finals under any circumstances.

In the past, he himself once tried to “dabble” with bets, but it didn’t go beyond microscopic amounts. “Once I opened an account in the office, it was a long time ago. I just wanted to test myself in this windy business. I deposited 500 rubles into my account and bet 10-20. A month later the money ran out. After this incident I never resumed it, because everything became clear to me. I’m generally surprised by the bets. Why, if the outcome will always be the same as with my 500 rubles? You can't fool mathematics. Want some excitement? Better go fishing! And bets and pain are generally antagonisms. After all, this is not about patriotism, but about sober calculation,” added the editor-in-chief of Match TV.

In each of the three group matches The odds for the Russian national team are very different. If in the first game against Saudi Arabia we are the clear favorite, then in the match against Uruguay you can think about whether you should bet on your opponent?

As you can see, any bet in matches against Egypt and Uruguay can increase your fortune by two, three, or even four times. You can also “treacherously” bet on Egypt’s exit from the group (that is, Russia’s failure to leave), because this could turn out to be a very profitable investment. All that remains is to decide whether to approach the matter emotionally or rationally.

Star forecasts

The hero of the popular television series “Kitchen” Viktor Barinov always chose emotions. He bet a lot of money on his favorite team (in his case, Moscow Spartak), got into debt, constantly lost and went on a drinking binge after each failure. People's Artist of Russia Dmitry Nazarov is similar to his hero in that he also emotionally supports Spartak. This is where the similarities end, however. In a conversation with a correspondent for the site, he said that he does not feel euphoric at all about the upcoming World Cup. “I am very far from any betting life, I don’t play it. As for the World Championship, I’m just waiting for all this to end and the Russian Championship to begin,” explained Dmitry Nazarov.

But the famous one sports commentator Vladimir Stognienko (VGTRK) himself likes to give football forecasts on his YouTube channel. It is difficult not to recognize his authority, if only because Stognienko will again become a commentator for the final match of the World Cup (on air on the Russia-1 channel). And his first final happened back in 2010. Although the recognized expert advises betting on specific teams and outcomes, he always asks to be very careful. In a conversation with the site, he recalled a story when fans dissatisfied with a loss made claims to him personally.

“Betting is a story purely for the sake of entertainment. And then one day a person told me that he listened to me, bet 50 thousand and lost. Well, if you have an extra 50 thousand, give it to me. Otherwise, you bet 500 rubles, your prediction came true - and that’s it, you sit there, feeling like an expert of an unbearable level. Why waste money? It's pretty stupid to hope to make money here. They earn money by working,” said Stognienko.

If betting is entertainment, then you can act on the principle of “walking around like that.” For true aesthetes (or scumbags, depending on how you look at it), bookmakers offer the most fantastic scenarios. For example, that Russian national team striker Fedor Smolov will become top scorer championship.

For incorrigible pessimists, there is the option “Russia will lose all matches.” The coefficient is 125. Or “Russia will score an own goal” - the coefficient is 7.5. On the other hand, you can bet on “Russia will win all three matches in the group stage.” The coefficient is 8.5. Demand creates supply, and the most demanding fan will find a “product” to his liking, regardless of whether he chooses with his heart or mind.

Let us remind you that the World Cup will be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15. The opening match at the Luzhniki Stadium will see the teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia meet.

The main football festival on the planet, the 2018 World Cup, will be held this summer in Russia, where crowds of people from all over the world will flock. In June, the top 32 teams, consisting of 23 elite soldiers each, will compete for the World Cup. Luckily, you don't have to be an athlete to experience the exhilarating competitive spirit, as there are bookmaker bets on the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

How and where to bet on the World Cup?

On the territory Russian Federation The activities of bookmakers are considered a service, so betting on sports is not punishable by law. You can visit the office at any time to place a bet, but it is much more convenient to place bets on the 2018 FIFA World Cup on the Internet. Many companies have long abandoned land-based betting points and operate only on their websites

Below are the most interesting bookmaker bets for the 2018 FIFA World Cup:

• For fans Russian football It is worth paying attention to the option “Russia will leave the group”, represented by a coefficient of around 1.5. The same multiplier is set for the victory of Stanislav Cherchesov’s team in the opening match with Saudi Arabia.
• There are no limits to the offices' imagination. For example, BC Betcity, in addition to traditional ones, offers to choose best country of your continent. And the bookmaker "Olympus" allows you to bet on a yellow card for Cristiano Ronaldo, which he will receive for simulation. Option “Yes” comes with a coefficient of 6.0, and “No” - 1.1.
• Olympus also offers a double multiplier on the rather tempting bet “France and Argentina will win their first matches.” The opponent factor adds additional confidence to the success of this bet: the Australians will fight the French, and the Icelanders will fight the Argentines. A bet on a goal from a direct corner kick at the World Cup will increase the bank of risk lovers 10 times.
• The second title in a row from the German national team is estimated at 5.5. And for the defending champions to win their first Group F match with Mexico, the bookmakers settled on a 1.6 multiplier.

Odds for winning the 2018 World Championship

Having analyzed all the odds for the World Cup, the following favorites stand out (according to the bookmaker Betcity):

• Brazil national team - odds 5.0;
• Team Germany - odds 5.5;
• Spain national team - odds 6.5;
• France team - odds 7;
• Argentina national team - odds 10;
• England team - odds 12;
• Portugal national team - odds 25.

For reference: the Panama and Saudi teams have the most cosmic multipliers when betting on the winner of the 2018 World Cup - 1000 each.

Betting strategies for the 2018 World Cup

Some believe that it is safer to play, while others place bets in advance so as not to be interrupted from watching the game. Some are a fan of betting on totals, while others are lucky with handicaps. There are plenty of strategies and among the huge selection, everyone will find a suitable bet for the 2018 World Cup.

Those who are planning to bet on the World Cup for the first time need to know that the main difference between professionals and novice bettors is the use of a rational and most effective strategy. When betting on a game, you can rely on luck, but fortune doesn’t always knock on the window with a smile. There are a huge number of techniques, among which the most common strategies are “flat” and “catch-up”.

Flat

In the first case, the player minimizes risks by using a predetermined percentage of the bank. It doesn’t matter what the bettor’s amount is, because this strategy is designed for a fixed bet. Flat allows you to control costs and stay in the game for as long as possible, which is ideal for those who enjoy emotional roller coasters.

Dogon

The catch-up technique is based on the results of previous bets. So, if you lose, you need to increase your bet on the next event with a similar odds. As a result, even the longest series of failures will sooner or later turn into a significant gain. All that remains is to acquire a large amount of money, patience and nerves of steel, so those who take sedatives will have to increase the dose.

Even knowing who will win the World Cup, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the most passable options:

Favorable rates

The first day immediately gives an excellent odds of 2.17 for the victory of Saudi Arabia with a handicap (+1) from BC Olimp. The hopeless game in freight trains against the background of the well-functioning mechanism of the eastern guests did not in any way affect the preferences of bookmakers who believe in the success of the tournament hosts.

This year, Lionel Messi's chances of entering the hall of fame will increase as the Argentina team is led by Jorge Sampaoli, whose style fits perfectly into the format of the tournament. They threw Nigeria, Croatia and Iceland into the Argentines' cage to be torn apart, so they need to intimidate their opponents from the opening game. The coefficient for the individual total goals of the blue and whites in the first match with the Icelanders (2) is greater - 2.2 (BC Pari-Match).

Long term rates

The world's top 32 includes the strongest and most competitive, but not every team has a reliable goalkeeper at its disposal. For example, the 19-year-old Nigerian goalkeeper played only two matches for Deportivo last season, and the goalkeepers of Iran and Serbia are stuck in their native championships, having no experience of playing in big matches. They are joined by both Argentine goalkeepers, deprived of constant playing practice in clubs. You don’t even have to go far, because Igor Akinfeev’s mistakes on major international tournaments became a classic for the Russian team.

Nervousness will cause mistakes, so it is reasonable to bet on the bet “The goalkeeper will commit a foul outside the penalty area” with excellent odds of 2.15 at BC Olimp. One of the goalkeepers will definitely shine.

The inclusion of Diego Costa and Luis Suarez in the tournament increases the chances of the intriguing option “Goal and sending off of the same player in the same match” with odds of 1.85 from the same bookmaker. Both strikers are the main players of the national teams, and their hot temperament often played against them. Luis' bite at the last World Championship is remembered by any notorious lazy person.

Of course, any bet on the final involves a lot of risk, but the odds are appropriate. Take for example the interesting option with the Latin American battle for the Argentina - Brazil Cup, which is represented by a 20-fold multiplier in the Betcity bookmaker.

In connection with recent events, the bet “Griezmann will score before Mbappe - Yes” with odds of 1.95 has become even more realistic. The PSG footballer was injured in training and risks missing the entire tournament, so Antoine is definitely in favor for a very decent odds.

Bet on leaving the group

Almost every quartet has obvious favorites, but there are also some intriguing groups. The most balanced foursome Poland-Senegal-Colombia-Japan gives an excellent odds of 2.4 in the Betcity bookmaker for the bet “Colombians will come out on top.” The only catch is the form of Jose Pekerman's team. After a nervous game with France, the “coffee men” did not break the Egyptians and Australians:

• 03.18 France - Colombia (2:3);
• 03.18 Australia - Colombia (0:0);
• 06.18 Egypt - Colombia (0:0).

On the other hand, all opponents in group N have huge problems in defense, so there is no need to worry about Colombia.

IN Quartet C came from all over the world. With just two midfielders and 10 attacking players, French coach Deschamps headed for the Brazilian style; Hot-tempered Peruvians can only count on attack, while carefree Australians can easily support the collective spirit. True, a serious delegation from Denmark can darken the summer mood, but in 270 minutes someone will definitely convince them. The Marathon bookmaker estimated the total goals in Group C (14.5) at a higher odds of 1.95.

Group B, which included the Spaniards and Portuguese, also pleases with interesting options. You shouldn’t expect much competition from Iran and Morocco, so main question- who will come out in first place? The bet on the dominance of Spanish kung fu is represented by a coefficient of 1.50, but the option with a double outcome “Spain will be first + Portugal will take second place” with a multiplier of 1.85 (“Marathon”) is much more profitable.

QuartetG will present a confrontation between Belgian football and English football. The whole world started talking about this group immediately after the draw, as the Premier League gave way to many of the talents of Roberto Martinez. But it’s better to focus on outsiders. Tunisia and Panama have nothing to count on, so their head-to-head match is unlikely to end in a draw. Thus, in this group there will be a team that will not score a single point. Bookmaker Betcity has set odds of 2.15 for this outcome.

The remaining groups are distributed according to two schemes: either “1+3”, where the middle peasants will tear their veins for the second ticket, or “2+2” with a duet of favorites and two passengers. However, even with insignificant quotes, you can put together a good express train from the following puzzles from the Fonbet bookmaker:

• Uruguay will take first place in group A with odds 1.7;
• Argentina will come out on top groupsD and odds 1.65;
• Brazilians will lead group E with odds 1.2;
• The German national team will meet in the 1/8 finals with the second team of Group E - odds 1.31.

The overall odds of such an express bet consisting of very probable events are an excellent 4.41.

Bets on the top scorer of the World Cup

When choosing the winner of the Golden Boot race, you need to keep in mind the coaching signatures. It is obvious that the Argentine team is doing big bet on Messi's talent, and the Brazilians pray on Neymar.

The Betcity office gives a coefficient of 10.0 for Leo's victory in the dispute, and 12.0 for the success of the PSG star. The best nines in the tournament cannot be ignored: Harry Kane (odds 17), Edinson Cavani (odds 25) and Luis Suarez (odds 30).

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Bet on the favorite, the winner of the 18 World Cup

The most comfortable bracket is for the German team, which intends to win the World Cup for the second time in a row. The first place in the group will lead the Bundesteam either to the Swiss or Serbs they know, or to the Costa Ricans. A potential quarter-final with England, Belgium or Colombia shouldn't pose a problem either.

The remaining two matches will be the result of proper rotation and work on physical fitness. will play here important role high class of players vying for the starting lineup. And the best one not getting into the German team young football player Leroy Sane's 2017/18 Premier League season speaks volumes.

Colossal work with young players became the reason for the progress of everything German football. And the world remembers very well the experience of the Spaniards, who won three international tournaments in a row. Bookmaker 1xStavka set odds of 5.5 for the championship of the German national team - similar figures to the success of the Germans in other companies.

Do you want to really make money at the World Cup? Then carefully study the various strategies that allow you to achieve profit on bets on our website. Happy gaming!

There is a month left before the start of the World Cup in Russia. Exactly in 30 days the match will take place - the opening of the tournament, in which the national teams of Russia and Saudi Arabia will meet at the reconstructed Luzhniki Stadium. Then the whirlwind of the football festival will only gain momentum: 11 cities, 12 stadiums, 32 teams, millions of fans and even a video replay system. The final will take place on July 15, and the month preceding it promises to be unusually eventful.

30 days before the start of the World Cup, the balance of power is becoming increasingly clear: coaches announce the preliminary squads of the national teams, clarity appears on the majority of injured players, and the level of ambition of each team becomes clear. It's time to see what the bookmakers - the most impartial experts in the world of sports - expect from them, because for every miscalculation they will have to pay with their own money.

Who is the main favorite for the World Cup?

Surprisingly, the operators cannot single out just one. The bookmaker company Fonbet offers odds of 6.00 for the final victory of two teams at once. One of them is easy to guess - this is Germany. ().

A year ago, Joachim Löw brought a completely experimental squad to Russia, which did not prevent the Bundestag from winning the Confederations Cup. Then the young Germans won four victories in five matches, losing points only in the game with the Chilean national team in the group stage (1:1). Three football players from Germany shared the title of top scorer of the tournament (Timo Werner, Leon Goretzka and Lars Stindl scored three goals each), and Julian Draxler was recognized as the most valuable player of KK-2017.

The depth of the squad and the gaming resource of Bundesteam are incredibly large. In addition, the German team has reached at least the semi-finals in the last six major tournaments. IN last time The Germans were not among the top four back in 2004, when they took third place in the group at the European Championships in Portugal with two points.

Joachim Löw's team's entry into the playoffs is valued at 1.03, while victory in the group costs 1.35. They offer to bet on Germany reaching the quarterfinals for 1.35. The odds of qualifying for the semi-finals are expressed as odds of 1.90, while the current world champions reaching the finals are estimated at 3.00.

The chances of another team are assessed on a par with Germany. This is not Spain, France or Argentina, but Brazil - the same 6.00 to win. The arrival of Tite clearly benefited the Selecao: the Brazilians played more effectively in attack, but most importantly, they became much more reliable in front of their goal. There are a minimum of gaps between the lines, no holes in the supporting zone and a tiny amount of free space for opponents.

The Pentacampeons stormed through the South American qualifying zone: the defeat from Chile in the opening match remained the only one, as a result, Brazil brought second-place Uruguay 10 points and was the first (after the Russian team, of course) to qualify for the World Cup. In 18 meetings qualifying round the team conceded only 11 goals. Alison from Roma lights up Tite's goal, and the Seleçao haven't had such a great first number for a long time.

The main concerns of the Brazilian national team are related to Neymar: the PSG forward was out of action at the end of February with a sprained ankle and a cracked fifth metatarsal. A little over a week ago, he started working out in the gym, but problems with game tone and getting a head start can throw all the cards off for his team, because 2.5 months of downtime do not pass without a trace, and restoring conditioning through just training and friendly matches- Not best option. But Neymar has no other option now.

Brazil's entry into the playoffs costs 1.06, first place in the group costs 1.25. To advance to the quarterfinals they give 1.35, to the semifinals - 1.90, and to the finals - 3.00. ().

The top three favorites with odds of 7.00 are completed by the French team. The Tricolors confidently took first place in the qualifying group, having suffered only one defeat in qualifying - from Sweden (1:2) after Hugo Lloris' mistake on last minutes. Two years ago, Didier Deschamps' team reached the final home championship Europe has clearly not become weaker since then.

What do they expect from the Russian team?

There are plenty of questions for Stanislav Cherchesov, and as the tournament approaches, there will be more and more of them. History shows that the Russian national team plays best when nothing is expected of it, but before the first ever home World Cup the pressure will be prohibitive. Therefore, in the coming weeks, players will be regularly reminded that they owe us something (or at all).

Without calling Igor Denisov to the national team, Cherchesov cut off his own path to retreat. If there is any hint of a complaint or dissatisfaction, he will simply not be understood, and rightfully so. Meanwhile, the team has an incredible number of problems.

Due to injuries, Georgy Dzhikia, Viktor Vasin and Alexander Kokorin will definitely miss the tournament. While the national team’s attack group is at least doing well, the problems in the support zone and defense line look scary. Before the injuries to Dzhikia and Vasin, the set of defenders looked simply weak, now it can safely be called the worst in the history of the Russian national team. And the return of 38-year-old Ignashevich will change little here.

The second point is that the Russian team does not know how to play on its own, but it will have to do it. Saudi Arabia and Egypt will not strive to control the ball, and Uruguay prefers a different style. Cherchesov’s players don’t like to play as number one, and the opponents in the test matches were chosen in such a way that the Russians could not practice positional attacks and hold the ball for a long time.

Third: the vast majority of our players are clinically incapable of playing under pressure because they rarely experience it. Football players simply do not have impressive experience in matches on high speeds with a high level of responsibility. Whether the team will be able to use the powerful pressure as motivation or will simply “float”, finding themselves outside their comfort zone, is a big question. Don’t forget that the entire team, with the exception of Denis Cheryshev and, of course, Vladimir Gabulov, is still cooking in the thick, but not very refined cauldron of the RFPL.

The Russian national team has never left the group at the World Cup in its history, but bookmakers are confident that this time the barrier will be overcome: bets on getting into the playoffs are accepted at 1.35. If Stanislav Cherchesov’s team leaves the tournament after three matches, the odds will be 2.90. ()

Uruguay is considered the favorite of Quartet A (1.18 to qualify for the playoffs). The teams of Egypt (2.30) and Saudi Arabia (9.00) are called outsiders. The Russian team, according to bookmakers, will most likely finish in second place in the group (2.40). The first line is estimated with a coefficient of 2.65, the third - 4.30, and the fourth - 18.0.

Bets on Cherchesov's team reaching the quarterfinals are accepted at 3.00. For fans of science fiction, we note that the semi-final costs 8.00, the final costs 17.0, and winning the tournament costs 35.0.

The FIFA World Cup is the main event of the four years for both fans of the number one game around the world and bookmakers. It is not surprising that all companies, without exception, expand their line to tournament matches as much as possible, and also offer special bets to clients. About the most interesting of them - in the material “Bookmakers Rating”.

Top scorer - Messi?

Of course, the first in the series of special bets is the “Top Scorer of the 2018 World Cup” market. According to the bookmaker, the favorite is Lionel Messi. You can bet on the Argentinean star with odds of 10.0. Among the most likely snipers are also the Brazilian Neymar (odds 11.0), Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portuguese national team (13.0) and the Englishman Harry Kane (13.0).

As for the Russian team, then You can bet that Fedor Smolov will be the top scorer of the tournament with odds of 101.0. It is curious that for the same odds you can bet on Alexander Bukharov, who missed the last six months and, of course, did not even make it into the extended list of the Russian national team.

“Mustache of Hope”: bets on the Russian national team

The performances of the Russian national team before the home World Cup are driving fans into depression. The team's head coach, Stanislav Cherchesov, especially gets it from critics, as he is so far more willing to correct journalists at press conferences than to accept criticism.

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VIDEO: The video assistant referee system is used to review goals, red cards, penalties and cases of mistaken identity #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/OERpydOVua

BC "Liga Stavok" estimates the probability that the referees will resort to the video replay system more than 38 times during the entire tournament, with a coefficient of 1.85. You can bet on fewer views for 1.9.

In addition, the bookmaker invited clients to place bets on the maximum number of times the referee would watch the replay during one match. It is offered to install 2.5 video replays per TB for 1.55. You can bet on the bottom at odds of 2.35.

World Uniform Manufacturers Championship

Yes, there is one. For brands that dress national teams, the upcoming tournament is very important; everyone wants their uniform to be worn by the world champion! Bookmakers offer to bet on the manufacturer who will become the winner of this no less interesting competition.

Bookmaker evaluates the probability that the winner of the 2018 World Cup will wear an adidas uniform is 1.83 (50% chance). The German concern will be represented at the tournament by teams from Russia, Egypt, Spain, Morocco, Iran, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Colombia and Japan.

You can bet on Nike at odds of 2.23 (chances - 41%). The uniforms from the American company will be played by Saudi Arabia, Portugal, France, Australia, Croatia, Nigeria, Brazil, South Korea, England, and Poland.

Experts estimated the chances of Puma to become a manufacturer of the 2018 World Champions uniform at a coefficient of 15.0 (chances - 6%). The brand will be represented at the 2018 World Cup by the teams of Uruguay, Serbia, Switzerland and Senegal.

Finally, at odds of 30.0 (3%) you can bet on any other brand. Thus, the Peruvian national team will play in uniforms from Umbro, Denmark - in Hummel equipment, Iceland - in Errea, Costa Rica and Panama - in New Balance, and the Tunisian national team will wear Uhlsport.

Other markets

There are a number of proposals that are quite difficult to put into a separate category, but they deserve attention. Thus, the bookmaker offered to bet on whether he will distinguish himself by non-standard behavior at the World Cup head coach German national team Joachim Loew.

You can bet on the coach putting his hand down his pants with odds of 10.0 (9% chance). Experts estimated the probability that Leo will behave with restraint this time at a coefficient of 1.02 (91%).

Television cameras often catch the Bundestim head coach doing strange and sometimes even obscene activities. Yes, in the match group stage Euro 2016 against Ukraine Lev put his hand in his pants.

For 9.5 you can bet that one of the goals in the tournament will be scored by the goalkeeper, and for 1.55 - that during one of the matches of the 2018 World Cup the referee will remove a football player or coach of one of the teams from the bench.

Finally, for 10.0 it is proposed to bet that Luis Suarez will bite one of his opponents again. Previously, the forward of the Uruguay national team bit Otman Bakkal, Branislav Ivanovic and Giorgio Chiellini, and at the beginning of his career attacked opponents in the Uruguay championship at least five times. True, Russian national team defender Ilya Kutepov has already promised to repay Suarez in the same coin if necessary.

By the way, the market on Kutepova was proposed by BC Tennis. You can bet on the defender being sent off or that his foul will lead to a penalty against Russia at odds of 7.2.

The bookmaker also offered a number of special markets for Russian national team players. For 6.8, you can bet that Stanislav Cherchesov will not trust Artem Dzyuba to play a single minute at the 2018 World Cup. Bet that the Miranchuk brothers will come out in starting lineup national team in one of the matches of the tournament, with odds of 6.8. Well, the fact that the brothers would spend at least a minute on the field together was assessed by experts as a coefficient of 2.3.

BC "Liga Stavok" p suggested that players bet on an injury and subsequent replacement of one of the referees during the 2018 World Cup. The bookmaker estimated the probability of such an event at 5.0.

Of course, one material cannot cover absolutely all markets. But one thing is for sure: there will be an event for every player at the upcoming World Cup. It will be interesting!