World Cup 2026 Predictions

Paraguay

Paraguay

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2021

23:30

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Venezuela

Venezuela

Paraguay will look to regain their spot in top five when they host Venezuela to Estadio Defensores Del Chaco on Friday. Following a 2-0 loss at Ecuador, La Albirroja shared the spoils with Colombia in their last qualifying match, with Newcastle United ace Miguel Almiron being sorely missed. In Almiron’s absence, a man to watch in the home team will be Torino attacker Anton... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2021 at 23:30

Honduras

Honduras

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2021

03:05

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USA

USA

After sharing the spoils with the likes of El Salvador and Canada, USA will be aiming to record their first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Honduras at Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano on Thursday morning. Chelsea ace Christian Pulisic was sorely missed in the first two group games, and, to make things even worse for the Yanks, Barcelona right... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2021 at 03:05

Panama

Panama

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2021

02:05

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Mexico

Mexico

All eyes will be on Estadio Rommel Fernandez when Panama and Mexico face each other in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifiers. Los Canaleros aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Bailey-less Jamaica, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against El Tri. A man to keep an eye on in the home side will be the Strongest attacker Rolando Blackburn, who found the net i... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2021 at 02:05

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2021

02:00

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Jamaica

Jamaica

Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica will host Thursday’s World Cup qualifier between Costa Rica and Jamaica. Los Ticos aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Mexico, and they will surely give 100% to open their goal-scoring account. Joel Campbell is widely expected to return to the starting XI, and we predict that the former Arsenal forward will pose a big threat to the oppositi... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2021 at 02:00

Canada

Canada

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2021

00:30

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El Salvador

El Salvador

Thursday’s football match at BMO Field pits together Canada and El Salvador, the two teams who are eyeing a top-three finish in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. Canada head into the match following back-to-back draws with Honduras and USA, and, no doubt, they are eager to record their first win of the process. Even though Bayern Munchen ace Alphonso Davies misses the El ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2021 at 00:30

Wales

Wales

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Estonia

Estonia

Buoyed by a hard-fought 3-2 win over Belarus, Wales will be aiming to regain their spot in top two when they take on Estonia at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Dragons are eyeing their third consecutive win in Group E, and they are likely to stick to go all guns blazing at the Estonians. Gareth Bale, who scored a hat-trick against Belarus, will be the man to w... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Poland

Poland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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England

England

There will be fireworks when Poland and England go head to head in the Group I derby on Wednesday evening. The Poles aim to build on back-to-back wins over Albania (4-1) and San Marino (7-1), and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Bayern Munchen attacker Robert Lewandowski, who scored a brace in the... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Switzerland

Switzerland

Northern Ireland and Switzerland face each other at Windsor Park in what is expected to be one of the most entertaining games of Wednesday’s program. The Green and White Army aim to build on a 4-1 win over Lithuania, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Rossocrociati. Since important midfielder Paddy McNair is banned for the hosts, we are not tempted to put our... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

North Macedonia

North Macedonia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Romania

Romania

National Arena Toshe Proeski will host Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier between North Macedonia and Romania, the two teams who are vying for second position in Group J. North Macedonia dropped a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 draw with Iceland, but they are surely capable of matching Romania in Skopje. Goran Pandev is no longer part of the Macedonian national team, and, in his... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Kosovo

Kosovo

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Spain

Spain

Spain will look to build on a routine 4-0 win over Georgia when they take on Kosovo at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in what could be a crucial qualifying match for La Roja. Luis Enrique’s troops are leading the chase for automatic qualification to the 2022 World Cup, but second-place Sweden have two games in hand. As a result, this has to go down as yet another must-win game for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Italy

Italy

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Lithuania

Lithuania

After playing out a goalless draw with Switzerland, Italy will be aiming to cement top position in Group C when they take on Lithuania at Mapei Stadium on Wednesday evening. The Italians produced a fine display in their last group game, but Jorginho failed to seal the victory from the penalty spot. Anyhow, Roberto Mancini is doing a great job with the European champions, who... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Iceland

Iceland

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Germany

Germany

After rolling over Armenia 6-0, Germany will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Iceland Laugardalsvollur on Wednesday evening. New boss Hansi Flick is obviously doing a great job with the German national team, and, it is no wonder the bookies see the visitors as hot favourites to win Wednesday’s qualifier. Both Serge Gnabry and Marc... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Hungary

Hungary

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Andorra

Andorra

Following a 1-0 loss at Albania, Hungary will be aiming to get back on course in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers when they take on Andorra at their Puskas Arena. The Hungarians are three points behind top two, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for Marco Rossi’s troops. Even though Leipzig defender Willi Orban is banned for the match, we are tempted to put o... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Greece

Greece

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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Sweden

Sweden

Greece and Sweden face each other in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier at Stadium of Athens Spiros Louis. The Greeks were on the verge of beating Kosovo on the road, but Vedad Muriqi eventually saved one point for the hosts. John Van’t Schip’s troops have drawn each of their three group games, and, no doubt, they are determined to return to winning ways. The good ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Albania

Albania

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2021

19:45

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San Marino

San Marino

Albania and San Marino face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Air Albania Stadium. The hosts are eyeing a top-two finish in Group I, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the minnows. Southampton attacker Armando Broja, who scored the winner against Hungary, is widely expected to return to the starting XI, whereas defender Klaus Gjasula is out of contention t... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2021 at 19:45

Slovakia

Slovakia

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 September 2021

19:45

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Cyprus

Cyprus

Slovakia will look to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Croatia when they take on Cyprus in a match that could be crucial for both sides, speaking of the 2022 World Cup qualification. The Slovaks are four points behind top two, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for the home team. Fortuna Dusseldorf attacker, who found the net in the 1-1 draw with Slovenia, is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 September 2021 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
31 October 2025 • 14:39 UTC • 1 min read
World Cup 2026 Predictions

World Cup Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our expert tips for the World Cup across the most popular football betting markets, including Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Goals, and Correct Score. Our World Cup betting insights are based on extensive historical data, team form leading into the tournament, and performance trends from recent editions, providing a reliable foundation for informed betting strategies.

World Cup Outrights Tips

The World Cup will take place from 11 June to 19 July 2026. Our outright tips for the World Cup will be released close to the start of the tournament, once final squads, venue details, and group-stage fixtures are confirmed. These football predictions will cover potential winners, top goalscorers, and dark horses based on tactical depth, player quality, and historical consistency in knockout stages.

World Cup Outrights Tips

World Cup Betting Stats and Data

Our World Cup betting analysis draws on data from recent editions of the tournament to highlight consistent patterns and team performance metrics. The competition has averaged around 2.6 goals per match across its last five editions, with BTTS outcomes in roughly 48% of fixtures and clean sheets recorded in about 40%. While the group stage often produces higher-scoring matches due to open play and mismatched teams, World Cup finals tend to be tighter, averaging fewer than 2.5 goals per game as tactical caution and defensive discipline dominate. These insights, combined with current team form, player fitness, and pre-tournament momentum, form the basis of our data-driven soccer betting tips and forecasts.

What are World Cup Predictions?

World Cup predictions are expert analyses of the most likely outcomes across football’s biggest international tournament. Each of our World Cup forecasts evaluates team form, tactical structure, and performance trends from the qualifiers and recent friendlies. This analysis covers key World Cup betting markets such as Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and Over/Under 2.5 Goals, as well as long-term markets like To Reach the Final or To Win the Tournament. By combining updated performance data with tactical insight, our football predictions deliver reliable, evidence-based forecasts throughout the World Cup and other major competitions.

How are World Cup Predictions determined?

Our analysts shape reliable World Cup predictions through a four-step process that combines statistical modelling, tactical evaluation, and continuous monitoring of market data. Given the global scale and duration of the World Cup, each stage ensures precision, adaptability, and relevance from the group phase to the final.

The 4 steps involved in developing our World Cup predictions are as follows.

  1. Analysing team form and qualification performance. The process of producing data-driven World Cup predictions begins with an examination of each nation’s qualification record and recent performances in friendlies. Analysts review statistics such as goal difference, conversion rate, defensive stability, and performance away from home to establish a foundation for forecasting World Cup results.
  2. Assessing tactical identity and adaptability. The second step in building accurate World Cup predictions focuses on tactical structure. Our World Cup experts study formations, pressing intensity, and transition play to determine how well teams adapt to varying styles of opponents.
  3. Monitoring player availability and physical readiness. The third step behind World Cup predictions involves tracking player fitness and selection. With participants coming from top leagues worldwide, injuries, fatigue, or late withdrawals often influence performance. Assessing squad depth and rotation strategies is crucial for predicting consistency throughout the World Cup.
  4. Aligning performance data with betting market trends. The final step in the process of shaping solid World Cup predictions involves merging all performance indicators with bookmaker odds and market movement. Our nalysts compare model projections with shifts in betting prices caused by team news, tactical adjustments, or travel factors. This step ensures that every World Cup prediction reflects real-time conditions and delivers the strongest value insights for bettors.

When are World Cup Predictions released?

World Cup predictions are published on Monday at 1:00 PM (London time) in the week that the tournament begins. This fixed release schedule ensures that every prediction and accompanying betting tips reflect the latest confirmed squads, tactical updates from pre-tournament friendlies, and any late changes in team news ahead of the opening match.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the World Cup?

The three most appealing betting markets for the FIFA World Cup are Home Wins, Over 1.5 Goals, and Clean Sheets. These markets reflect consistent historical patterns across the last five World Cup tournaments (2006 to 2022), showing moderate scoring averages between 2.3 and 2.7 goals per match, strong defensive records, and a measurable advantage for host nations or teams playing closer to home.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the World Cup

More information on the 3 best betting markets for the FIFA World Cup is provided below.

  • Home Wins. Home Wins has proven one of the best-performing markets in World Cup betting, especially in tournaments where host nations perform above expectations. Across the last five editions of the Cup, home or host teams have recorded win rates of 36% to 50%, with an average of around 44%. The home advantage has consistently provided value for World Cup bettors backing host-nation victories in early stages and knockout fixtures.
  • Over 1.5 Goals. Over 1.5 Goals is one of the most consistent World Cup markets, with results exceeding this threshold in more than 60% of matches in every tournament since 2006. The average goals per match ranged from 2.27 in South Africa 2010 to 2.69 in Qatar 2022, with attacking intent increasing in later World Cup editions. The balance between elite attacking quality and defensive caution produces steady outcomes that make Over 1.5 a low-risk, reliable betting option across all stages of the Cup.
  • Clean Sheets. Clean Sheets offer one of the most stable defensive markets for World Cup betting. Across the last five tournaments, 47% to 75% of World Cup games featured at least one clean sheet, averaging around 60% overall. The high rate of clean sheets reflects the importance of defensive organisation in international football, particularly in knockout rounds where teams prioritise structure and efficiency. Historically dominant sides such as Germany, France, and Argentina have contributed significantly to this World Cup trend.

The table below summarises World Cup outcomes from the last five editions across these key betting markets.

Tournament Home Wins Draws Away Wins Over 1.5 Goals Clean Sheets Avg. Goals / Match
2006 Germany 50% 23% 27% 69% 75% 2.30
2010 South Africa 36% 25% 39% 63% 67% 2.27
2014 Brazil 44% 20% 36% 70% 57% 2.67
2018 Russia 41% 20% 39% 75% 52% 2.64
2022 Qatar 43% 26% 31% 70% 47% 2.69

World Cup Guide

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will mark the 23rd edition of the world’s premier international men’s football tournament, organised by FIFA. This edition will be the first World Cup ever hosted by three nations (Canada, Mexico, and the United States) and the first since 2002 to feature multiple host countries. The 2026 World Cup will be contested in 16 cities across North America and will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament will feature a record 48 national teams from six confederations, reflecting the growing global reach and competitive depth of FIFA’s World Cup. Like the Copa America, the World Cup represents a celebration of regional football unity on a global stage, bringing together nations with deep-rooted rivalries and shared football heritage.

What Is the Format of the World Cup 2026 Season?

The 2026 World Cup will introduce an expanded format with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to a new round of 32. The new World Cup format introduces a total of 104 matches, increasing from the traditional 64 seen in previous tournaments. Teams reaching the World Cup semi-finals will play eight matches in total, one more than in the 32-team structure used from 1998 to 2022. The 2026 World Cup will last 39 days and maintain a balance between competitiveness and player workload, with three group-stage matches per team followed by knockout rounds until the final.

What are the Start & End Dates for the World Cup 2026?

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match will be held at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, while the final will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Canada, Mexico, and the United States will each host group-stage games within their own borders, giving fans across North America the opportunity to experience the World Cup first-hand.

How are World Cup Fixtures Built Up?

Fixtures for the 2026 World Cup are built up by FIFA through a structured allocation process that determines match venues, scheduling, and rest periods based on geography and logistics. The World Cup full match schedule was announced in 2024, with venues and host allocations confirmed across three regions, Western, Central, and Eastern. Mexico will host the opening match, while the United States will stage the majority of knockout games, including the World Cup semi-finals and final. The draw will take place in December 2025 in Washington, D.C., using FIFA rankings and seeding pots to determine group placement. This structure ensures that host nations receive home fixtures and that geographical diversity and stadium quality are evenly distributed across the World Cup.

Other Competitions We Cover

Explore more of the world’s top international football tournaments with our expert predictions and betting tips for competitions connected to the World Cup.

  • Copa América Predictions. Our Copa América predictions cover South America’s most prestigious tournament, analysing tactical contrasts, player form, and goal-scoring trends.
  • UEFA Euro Predictions. UEFA Euro forecasts examine Europe’s premier international competition, assessing team balance, possession efficiency, and historical rivalries that shape continental football.
  • Africa Cup of Nations Predictions. Our AFCON predictions highlight Africa’s top football nations, evaluating tactical patterns, emerging players, and the impact of local conditions across diverse host cities.
  • Gold Cup Predictions. Gold Cup forecasts assess North and Central America’s leading international event, focusing on form, consistency, and knockout-stage performance across teams from the CONCACAF region.
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