World Cup 2026 Predictions

Cyprus

Cyprus

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

4 September 2021

17:00

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Russia

Russia

Saturday’s World Cup qualifier at Neo GSP Stadium pits together Cyprus and Russia, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Cyprus dropped to ultimate position in Group H following a shocking loss at Malta (0-3), meaning that they are low on confidence ahead of the visit of Russia. Since important defender Costas Soteriou misses the match through suspensi... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 September 2021 at 17:00

Finland

Finland

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 September 2021

14:00

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

After saving one point in a 2-2 draw with Ukraine, Kazakhstan will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Finland in Helsinki. The Kazakhs are eyeing their first win of the process, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be Ruslan Valiullin, who scored a brace in Wedne... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 September 2021 at 14:00

Tunisia

Tunisia

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

20:00

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Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea

Tunisia will look to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali when they take on Equatorial Guinea in the opening match of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tunisia boss Mondher Kebaier has named just four home-based footballers in his 26-man squad, meaning that the hosts are going to take Friday’s qualifier seriously. Experienced St Etienne attacker Wahbi Khazri is stil... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 20:00

Ghana

Ghana

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

20:00

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ghana take on Ethiopia at Cape Coast Sports Stadium at the start of the Africa World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars aim to make a flying start to their qualifying campaign, and the bookies see them as hot favourites to win Friday’s match. Due to Premier League travel ban, the likes of Jordan Ayew, Daniel Amartey, and Tariqe Fosu miss the Ethiopia game, but Ghana boss Char... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 20:00

Cameroon

Cameroon

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

20:00

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Malawi

Malawi

Stade Omnisport Paul Biya will host Friday’s World Cup qualifier between Cameroon and Malawi, the two teams who meet for the first time since October 2018. Back then the two sides played out a goalless draw at the Africa Cup of Nations, but the Cameroonians are seen as favourites to win this match. Liverpool defender Joel Matim has turned down yet another Cameroon call-up,... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 20:00

Nigeria

Nigeria

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

17:00

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Liberia

Liberia

Nigeria will be aiming to make amends for a heavy 4-0 loss to Mexico when they kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a game against Liberia. The Super Eagles are seen as favourites to win Group C, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Nigeria will be without Samuel Chukwueze and Semi Ajayi in Friday’s qualifier, but both Kevin Akpoguma and Danie... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 17:00

Mauritania

Mauritania

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

17:00

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Zambia

Zambia

Mauritania play host to Zambia at Stade Olympique de Nouakchott in the opening match of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Mauritania did well to beat Yemen 2-0 at the Arab Cup in June, meaning that they are high on confidence ahead of Friday’s qualifier. Head coach Corentin Martins has included eleven European-based players in his 25-man squad, while home-based players ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 17:00

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

14:00

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South Africa

South Africa

Zimbabwe and South Africa face each other at National Sports Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting World Cup qualifier. Zimbabwe aim to put an end to their five-game winless run, but they will have a mountain to climb in Friday’s football match. Since all Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa), Admiral Muskwe (Luton), Macauley Bonne (Ipswich), Jordan Zemura (Bournemout... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 14:00

Mozanbique

Mozanbique

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

14:00

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Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast

Mozambique and Ivory Coast go head to head at Estadio Nacional do Zimpeto at the start of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Mozambique failed to impress in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the team collecting only 4 points from possible 18 in the process. Head coach Horacio Goncalves counts on players from eight domestic clubs, but footballers from France, Portugal, a... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 14:00

El Salvador

El Salvador

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

03:05

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USA

USA

United States of America will be aiming to kick off the third stage of the World Cup qualifiers in style when they face El Salvador at Estadio Cuscatlan on Friday morning. The Yanks are brimming with confidence following the Gold Cup triumph, but they can’t afford any complacency in their opener. Christian Pulisic should be cleared in time to face El Salvador despite his p... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 03:05

Mexico

Mexico

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

03:00

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Jamaica

Jamaica

Mexico play host to Jamaica at Estadio Azteca in what is expected to be an entertaining World Cup qualifier. El Tri aim to bounce back from the Gold Cup defeat to USA, and we are positive that the hosts will go all guns blazing at the Reggae Boyz. The good news for the hosts is that Wolverhampton attacker Raul Jimenez returns to the squad after overcoming his injury, but Nap... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 03:00

Panama

Panama

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

02:05

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez will host Friday’s qualifier between Panama and Costa Rica, the two teams who failed to impress at the Gold Cup. Panama finished third in Group D, with the team failing to make it to the knockout stages of the competition, while Costa Rica were beaten by Canada in the quarter-finals. Los Canaleros are eager to kick off the third stage of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 02:05

Peru

Peru

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

02:00

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Uruguay

Uruguay

Peru and Uruguay square off against each other at Estadio Nacional in what is expected to be an interesting World Cup qualifier. Peru did well to make it to the Copa America semis, but Colombia eventually proved to be a big catch for them in the third place playoffs. La Bicolor have been struggling in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with the team already suffering four defeat... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 02:00

Chile

Chile

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

02:00

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Brazil

Brazil

There will be fireworks when Chile and Brazil square off against each other in Santiago de Chile in the South America World Cup qualifier. The Selecao aim to bounce back from a heart-breaking Copa America final defeat to Argentina, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at La Roja. Premier League stars Thiago Silva, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, Ederson, Alisso... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 02:00

Canada

Canada

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

01:05

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Honduras

Honduras

Canada and Honduras take on each other at BMO Field in the North & Central America World Cup qualifier. The Canucks were producing fine displays at the 2021 Gold Cup, with the team making it to the semis of the tournament, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Friday’s qualifier. Key players David, Davies, and Hutchinson return to contention, which ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 01:05

Venezuela

Venezuela

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

3 September 2021

01:00

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Argentina

Argentina

Buoyed by the Copa America triumph, Argentina will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Venezuela in the 2022 World Cup qualifier on Friday morning. La Albiceleste proved their worth at the Copa America, with new PSG signing Leo Messi finally winning the title at the major tournament. Since Argentina are brimming with confidence ahead ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 September 2021 at 01:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
25 January 2026 • 15:37 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 2026 Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
PanamaPanamaEl SalvadorEl Salvador19/11/2025, 01:00
  • Correct Score: 4-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
JamaicaJamaicaCuracaoCuracao19/11/2025, 01:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
HaitiHaitiNicaraguaNicaragua19/11/2025, 01:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
GuatemalaGuatemalaSurinameSuriname19/11/2025, 01:00
  • Correct Score: 0-1
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Costa RicaCosta RicaHondurasHonduras19/11/2025, 01:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

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.

World Cup 2026 Stats (2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 2.17
Away Teams 1.89
Total (Combined) 4.06
22.2 min/Goal (73 Goals in 18 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (9 times out of 18 matches)
50% Both Teams Scored (9 times out of 18 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 11%
Away Win 50%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 100%
Over 1.5 94%
Over 2.5 78%
Over 3.5 44%
Over 4.5 33%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 0%
Under 1.5 6%
Under 2.5 22%
Under 3.5 56%
Under 4.5 67%
WC Qualification Oceania Match Stats (2026)
Shots Per Match 20
Shots / Match (Home) 8.44
Shots / Match (Away) 11.56
Fouls Per Match 0
Fouls / Match (Home) 0
Fouls / Match (Away) 0
Offsides Per Match 0
Players Participated 281

World Cup 2026 Results

Date Match
05/09/2024, 22:00 1 - 3
06/09/2024, 02:00 0 - 2

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