World Cup 2026 Predictions

Philippines

Philippines

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

3 June 2021

08:00

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Guam

Guam

Philippines and Guam, the two teams who missed out on a place at the 2022 World Cup finals, face each other at Sharjah Stadium on Friday. Philippines head into the match following back-to-back defeats to Syria and China, meaning that the lack of confidence could prove to be a big problem for the home team. Both Kempter and Daniels suffered injuries in the defeat to China, an... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 June 2021 at 08:00

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

2 June 2021

23:00

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Bahamas

Bahamas

Puerto Rico and Bahamas face each other at Mayaguez Athletics Stadium in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier. Puerto Rico kicked off their qualifying campaign with a 1-0 loss to Saint Kitts and Nevis, with the team sharing the spoils with Puerto Rico in their second group game. El Huracan Azul are now on a quest to record their first win of the process, and we are posit... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 June 2021 at 23:00

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

2 June 2021

23:00

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Aruba

Aruba

Cayman Islands and Aruba go head to head at IMG Academy in what is expected to be an interesting World Cup qualifier. Cayman Islands experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the 11-0 loss to Canada, with the team dropping to the ultimate position in the table. The hosts are desperate to give fans something to cheer about, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 June 2021 at 23:00

Cuba

Cuba

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 June 2021

22:30

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British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands

Cuba will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back losses to Guatemala and Curacao when they take on British Virgin Islands at Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores. The Cubans are determined to record their first win of the process, and we are positive that they will fight tooth and nail in Wednesday’s clash. Sander Keko Fernandez has been left out of the squad, and, in his abs... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 June 2021 at 22:30

Montserrat

Montserrat

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

2 June 2021

22:00

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United States Virgin Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Estadio Panamericano will host Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier between Montserrat and United States Virgin Islands, the two teams who meet for the second time on the international stage. Seven years ago Montserrat defeated Virgin Islands at the Caribbean Cup, and the hosts are once again seen as favourites to pick up all three points from the match. Maidenhead United midfi... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 June 2021 at 22:00

Dominica

Dominica

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

2 June 2021

20:00

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Anguilla

Anguilla

Dominica and Anguilla go head to head at Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez in the 2022 World Cup qualifier. Dominica aim to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Dominican Republic and Panama, and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Talented attacker Audel Laville, who found the net in the 2-1 loss to Panama, is pushing for a sta... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 June 2021 at 20:00

Ukraine

Ukraine

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

Ukraine will be aiming to record their first win of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers when they host Kazakhstan at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium. Andrii Shevchenko’s troops kicked off their WC qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw with France, with the team sharing the spoils with Finland in their second group game. Even though talented defender Vitali Mykolenko is banned for the matc... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Spain

Spain

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Kosovo

Kosovo

Estadio Olimpico in Seville will host Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier between Spain and Kosovo. La Furia Roja dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Greece, but Dani Olmo’s late goal helped the team beat Georgia in their second group game. The Leipzig rising star should be recalled to the starting XI, as well as Thiago Alcantara and Sergio Ramos for the Kosovo clash.

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This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Scotland

Scotland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands

Scotland play host to Faroe Islands at Hampden Park on Wednesday evening in what is a must-win game for Steve Clark’s troops. The Scotts kicked off their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back draws with Austria and Israel, but they are surely capable of beating Faroe Islands in Glasgow. Newcastle United winger Ryan Fraser, who found the net in the 1-1 draw w... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

San Marino

San Marino

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Albania

Albania

As expected, San Marino were beaten by England and Hungary in the first two group games. The minnows continue to serve as a cannon fodder for their Group I rivals, and given their nine-match goalless run in all competitions, home win should not be considered. All Rossi, Fabbri, Lunadei, and Battistini are one yellow card away from suspension. Albania, on the other hand, did ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

After failing to spoil Italy’s party at Stadio Ennio Tardini, Northern Ireland will be looking to give fans some cheer when they take on Bulgaria in Belfast. The Green and White Army produce much better displays at home than on the travels, but keep in mind that Wednesday’s game will be played behind closed doors. Boss Ian Baraclough rested several first-team regulars in... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Moldova

Moldova

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Israel

Israel

Wednesday’s football match at Stadionul Zimbru pits together Moldova and Israel, the two teams with sit at the bottom of Group F. Moldova experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a heavy 8-0 loss to Denmark, and they must be low on confidence ahead of the visit of Israel. The Moldovans have never defeated Israel on the international stage, which is yet another reas... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Lithuania

Lithuania

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Italy

Italy

Lithuania and Italy take on each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at LFF stadionas on Wednesday evening. The Azzurri kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with back-to-back wins over Northern Ireland (2-0) and Bulgaria (2-0), and, as a result, they are leading the standings ahead of the trip to Vilnius. The Italians are eyeing their sixth consecutive win in all com... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Iceland

Iceland

Iceland will be aiming to record first win of their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign when they take on Liechtenstein at Rheinpark Stadion. The Icelanders are on a seven-game losing run in all competitions, but keep in mind that they played their last five international games away from home. Arnar Vidarsson’s troops will not have a better chance than this to return to win... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Greece

Greece

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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Georgia

Georgia

After holding Spain to a 1-1 draw in their opener, Greece will be looking to record their first win in Group B when they face Georgia in Thessaloniki on Wednesday evening. The Greeks showed character in their opener, and, to make things even better for the fans, John van’t Schip’s troops defeated Honduras 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday. The likes of Zeca, Basaketas, and M... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 2021 at 19:45

Germany

Germany

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

31 March 2021

19:45

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North Macedonia

North Macedonia

Germany will be looking to keep their 100% record intact in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers when they host North Macedonia at Schauinsland in their third group game. Joachim Low’s men missed a number of clear-cut opportunities to score in a hard-fought 1-0 win over Romania, and, no doubt, they are capable of beating North Macedonia on home soil. Timo Werner is widely expecte... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 March 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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