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2022 World Cup: Germany vs. Costa Rica odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Germany vs. Costa Rica odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group E stage match, Germany (0 win, 1 losses, 1 draw) and Costa Rica (1-1-0) meet Thursday at Al Bayt Stadium at 2 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Germany vs. Costa Rica odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Germany currently sits at the bottom of the Group E table, as it buried itself early with a stunning 2-1 loss to Japan in the opener. It bounced back with a solid result against favorite Spain, playing to a 1-1 draw.

While Germany cannot win the group, it can still advance with a victory over Costa Rica and a Spain victory over Japan.

Costa Rica was bludgeoned 7-0 against Spain, and no one would have blamed Los Ticos if it packed it in and struggled the next time out against Japan. But CRC has too much pride, and D Keysher Fuller bagged a goal at 81′ Sunday to propel his nation to a 1-0 win.

Costa Rica is very much alive for the Round of 16, but it needs at least a draw here coupled with a Spain win over Japan.

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Germany vs. Costa Rica odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:34 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Germany -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Costa Rica +2000 (bet $100 to win $2,000) | Draw +1100
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Germany 2, Costa Rica 0

Moneyline (ML)

Germany (-1000) is going to get it done here, and it isn’t going to go away from this World Cup with a donut in the win column. But you cannot risk 10 times your potential return on a desperate team, especially against a Costa Rica side that is still has something to play for.

Playing COSTA RICA +3 (-111) is an outstanding choice in this Group E finale. Los Ticos will fall in this one, but it is playing for advancement, too, and it has players like Fuller and star GK Keylor Navas to make it a tough day for Die Mannschaft.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 3.5 (-105) might be the best play in this one. Germany hasn’t hit on all cylinders at any point during this World Cup, producing just 2 total goals in 2 matches.

The concern here is Costa Rica, as its back end was crushed for 7 by Spain in the World Cup opener. However, CRC also had a clean sheet against a good Japan side, so that should give Under bettors a little more confidence.

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2022 World Cup: Japan vs. Spain odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Japan vs. Spain odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group E stage match, Japan (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Spain (1-0-1) meet Thursday at Khalifa International Stadium at 2 p.m. ET (FOX/Universo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Japan vs. Spain odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Japan heads into this one looking to rebound after a stunning 1-0 setback against Costa Rica Sunday. That loss splashed cold water on its 2-1 shocking upset of Germany in the opening match. F Ritsu Doan and F Takuma Asano scored in the opener and will need to step up their offense against La Roja.

Spain pounded Costa Rica 7-0 in the opener before settling for a 1-1 draw against Germany Sunday. The Spaniards are in good shape to advance to the Round of 16 thanks to an impressive +7 goal differential. Still, with a loss to Japan, and a Costa Rica win over Germany, it is still mathematically possible for Spain to be eliminated.

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Japan vs. Spain odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Japan +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Spain -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Draw +400
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Spain 2, Japan 1

Moneyline (ML)

A play on Spain (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s too much, even if the heavy favorites are likely to have their foot on the gas the whole way with elimination possible.

While that’s all well and good, JAPAN +2 (-140) is still playing to advance, too, and it is in really good shape to do so if it can get a result. Japan has plenty of world-class players to give Spain all it can handle.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 2.5 (-115) is the lean, as both sides will be going all out, with a lot of end-to-end action. That will be especially true in the second half, as these teams keep an eye on each other, and an eye on the scoreboard from the Costa Rica-Germany match.

Spain rolled up 7 goals against Costa Rica, the highest total in any match during the tournament. It won’t do that against Japan, but La Roja should be good for at least 2 in the back of the net. As long as Japan can show the talent which was on the display against Germany, it should avoid getting blanked.

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2022 World Cup: Croatia vs. Belgium odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Croatia vs. Belgium odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Croatia (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) battles Belgium (1-1-0) in both nations’ final Group F group stage match. Kickoff from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is set for 10 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Croatia vs. Belgium odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Croatia drew Morocco 0-0 in their 1st match and destroyed Canada 4-1 Sunday. Croatia roared back after giving up a 2nd-minute goal and led 2-1 at the half. It ended with 10 shots on target and allowed just 2 on frame from Canada. Croatia is led by 37-year-old M Luka Modric, who captains the Group F leaders.

Belgium took down Canada 1-0 in their 1st match and then lost to Morocco 2-0, having the majority of possession in both games. Captained by Man City star M Kevin de Bruyne, Belgium will need a win (or a Morocco loss to Canada by 3 or more goals) to advance with Croatia and Morocco both with 4 points.

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Croatia vs. Belgium odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Croatia +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Belgium +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Draw +235
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +115 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Croatia 2, Belgium 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN CROATIA (+170).

As de Bruyne said earlier in the tournament, Belgium is just too old, and they looked that part against Morocco.

Even against Canada, Belgium had 13 fewer shots and just 54% of the possession. Canada was among the 1st 2 teams eliminated from the knockout stage, so that is far from an impressive look despite a 1-0 win.

Croatia proved they were more than their aging captain as well. Modric is the star, but M Mateo Kovacic, who plays for Chelsea, and F Andrej Kramaric, who plays in the Bundesliga for 1899 Hoffenheim, have had several impactful moments throughout the 1st 2 matches.

Belgium has won the possession battle and still lost. Against a team with a far better midfield than they’ve faced this tournament, expect Belgium to lag behind. Take Croatia (+170) as they still have something to play for.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+110).

Croatia put up 4 goals on Canada. Modric has the talent to get players in a position to succeed.

While de Bruyne hasn’t translated what he can do into goals, they should come given that Belgium has 19 shots through 2 games and just 1 goal.

The Belgium defense has also been underwhelming, allowing 22 shots to Canada and 10 to a defensive-minded Morocco team. Croatia, who has the talent to finish, could abuse those flaws.

Prior to World Cup action, Belgium was 6-3 O/U this total through 9 matches in 2022. Considering that, and Croatia’s strength in the final 3rd, back the Over 2.5 (+110).

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2022 World Cup: Canada vs. Morocco odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Canada vs. Morocco odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In their final Group F match, Canada (0 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws) and Morocco (1-1-0) play Thursday at Al Thumama Stadium. Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canada vs. Morocco odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

F Alphonso Davies scored Canada’s 1st-ever men’s national team goal at a World Cup before his side allowed 4 unanswered goals in a 4-1 loss to Croatia Sunday. Croatia’s offensive outburst helped the Over 2.5 (+100) hit before the 1st half had even ended.

Canada has been eliminated from qualifying for the Round of 16 after losing as a +265 underdog.

Morocco sits 2nd in Group F with 4 points after a 2-0 win vs. Belgium Sunday. M Abdelhamid Sabiri and F Zakaria Aboukhlal both scored for Morocco as it cashed as a +320 underdog.

Morocco’s odds to qualify are -1205 for ‘Yes’ and +550 for ‘No.’

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Canada vs. Morocco odds

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  • Moneyline: Canada +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Morocco +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Draw +245
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Prediction

Canada 1, Morocco 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+245).

Despite being eliminated, Canada has a lot to play for since it is still looking for its 1st ever World Cup win. Canada looked helpless after blowing a 1-0 lead Sunday but should be able to stay competitive vs. a Morocco side that doesn’t boast the same offensive firepower as Croatia.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-130).

Morocco has scored a combined 2 goals at the World Cup this year while Canada has just 1. The Under is 2-0 in Morocco’s games this tournament and I expect it to hit for a 3rd consecutive match Thursday vs. a Canada squad that has been underwhelming offensively.

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2022 World Cup: Poland vs. Argentina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Poland vs. Argentina odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group C stage match, Poland (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and Argentina (1-1-0) meet Wednesday at Stadium 974 in Doha at 2 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Poland vs. Argentina odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Poland opened its World Cup with a scoreless draw against Mexico, before posting a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia Saturday. MF Piotr Zielinski scored at 39′, before superstar F Robert Lewandowski posted his 1st career World Cup goal at 82′. Lewandowski also has an assist through 2 matches.

Argentina was stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in its opening match before rebounding with a resounding 2-0 victory over Mexico Saturday. F Lionel Messi gave the Argies the lead at 64′, before MF Enzo Fernandez struck for the insurance marker at 87′.

Poland currently sits atop the Group C table with 4 points and a goal differential of plus-2, while Argentina is right behind with 3 points and a plus-1 GD. It’s tied with the Saudis, who have 3 points with a minus-1 GD and play Mexico (1 point, -2 GD) Wednesday.

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Poland vs. Argentina odds

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  • Moneyline: Poland +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Argentina -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Draw +350
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Argentina 1, Poland 1

Moneyline (ML)

A DRAW (+350) is likely to not only get table-topper Poland through, but Argentina will likely get through with a draw, too.

Unless Mexico was to absolutely hammer Saudi Arabia, it’s unlikely to leap frog either of these teams. The only threat is Saudi Arabia, if it can pull another stunner and drop Mexico. That would put the pressure on Poland and Argentina to get through with a win. There will be a lot of scoreboard watching, as the matches are played simultaneously.

POLAND +2 (-160) is also worth a roll of the dice as it is unlikely to get its doors blown off. It’s a safe enough margin for Poland, which has a handful of high-octane offensive players to keep pace with Argentina.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (-140) is the play as this match should be low scoring.

Poland has registered 2 total goals through 2 matches, while it has yet to concede a goal, and Argentina has hit the back of the net 3 times while allowing just 2 markers. Look for another defensive slog.

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2022 World Cup: Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group C stage match, Saudi Arabia (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Mexico (0-1-1) meet Wednesday at Lusail Iconic Stadium at 2 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Saudi Arabia scored the most stunning upset of the World Cup so far, topping Argentina 2-1 in its opener. However, Saudi Arabia crashed back to Earth with a 2-0 loss to Poland Saturday.

Mexico has struggled at this World Cup, playing to a scoreless draw against Poland in its opener before suffering a 2-0 setback to Argentina. Not only is El Tri looking for its 1st win, it is still searching for its 1st goal of the tournament.

Saudi Arabia could play its way into the knockout stages with a win over Mexico, while El Tri needs a Poland win over Argentina, and a boatload of goals to win a tiebreaker. It will be an interesting day Wednesday in Group C.

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Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico odds

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  • Moneyline: Saudi Arabia +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Mexico -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Draw +320
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Prediction

Mexico 1, Saudi Arabia 0

Moneyline (ML)

The play is MEXICO (-145) here as it is hard to imagine El Tri getting blanked in all 3 of its group stage matches and not having any success in this tournament. However, Mexico won’t be able to do enough on offense to get it done in the goal-differential category, and both Mexico and Saudi Arabia will be headed home.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (+110) is the best play on the board in this match. Mexico hasn’t scored a goal yet, while posting a clean sheet of its own in its opener.

Saudi Arabia outslugged Argentina in a stunning match, winning 2-1, but it was held off the board against Poland, a team desperate for a win. The Green Eagles face the same situation here, as Mexico is desperate for something positive, and the team with a better pedigree will get it done here.

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2022 World Cup: Tunisia vs. France odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tunisia vs. France odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In the 3rd and final Group D group stage match, Tunisia (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) and France (2-0-0) meet Wednesday at Education City Stadium in Doha at 10 a.m. ET (FOX/Universo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tunisia vs. France odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Tunisia opened the World Cup with a scoreless draw against Denmark on Nov. 22, before losing 1-0 to Australia on Saturday. The Eagles could still advance if things fall right, but that requires a win over the heavily-favored Les Bleus.

France fell behind 1-0 against the Socceroos on Nov. 22 in its title defense opener against the Aussies, but it rattled off 4 successive goals to win 4-1. It also scratched and clawed to get by a pesky Denmark side 2-1 on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappe has been the star everyone knew he would be, hitting the back of the net 3 times with 1 assist through 2 matches, while 36-year-old veteran Olivier Giroud posted the brace against the Socceroos, equaling Thierry Henry’s national record with his 51st international goal.

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Tunisia vs. France odds

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  • Moneyline: Tunisia +770 (bet $100 to win $770) | France -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Draw +390
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Prediction

France 1, Tunisia 0

Moneyline (ML)

France (-260) will cost you more than 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s a lot of risk for not much reward.

Les Bleus simply needs a draw, or a point, to top the Group D table and advance. Even with a miraculous win by Tunisia, France likely still has enough in the goal differential column over Australia, or any of the other teams, to make its way through.

As such, it wouldn’t be surprising to see some of France’s stars rest for considerable chunks of this match. Can you imagine how disastrous it would be if Mbappe or Giroud went down with a long-term ailment in a match which is essentially meaningless?

As such TUNISIA +2 (-140) makes some sense on the 3-way spread. The Eagles play tremendous defense, and Tunisia could be facing France’s B squad for  a good majority of the 2nd half, but Tunisia pushes and still has a lot to play for depending upon the result of the Australia-Denmark match.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 2.5 (+100) is a strong play at even money.

Tunisia just doesn’t have the firepower on offense, and France should be rather disinterested in pushing the tempo. Les Bleus could be satisfied with a draw, which gets them through, or a low-scoring win.

Either way, I think the shots on goal and scoring chances will be at a premium.

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2022 World Cup: Australia vs. Denmark odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Australia vs. Denmark odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Australia (1 win, 1 loss, 0 draws) battles Denmark (0-1-1) Wednesday in Group D with kickoff from Al Janoub Stadium set for 10 a.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Australia vs. Denmark odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

This will be the final group stage match for each side. Australia advances to the knockout stage with any points.

Denmark would advance if they beat Australia by more than Tunisia beats France, which assumes the group leader loses to the team currently in last place in the group. Nonetheless, France may rest most of their key pieces. In all reality, with a win, Denmark should be in.

Australia lost 4-1 to France to kick off the World Cup and then beat Tunisia 1-0. It didn’t necessarily dominate that game though as Tunisia had 5 more shots and 2 more on target with 59% possession.

Denmark, a side that has drastically disappointed, drew Tunisia despite having 4 more shots on target and 62% of the possession. Denmark lost to France 2-1 on Saturday. They sit 10th in FIFA’s world rankings with Australia 38th.

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Australia vs. Denmark odds

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  • Moneyline: Australia +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Denmark -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Draw +330
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Denmark 2, Australia 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Betting Denmark at (-190) doesn’t make much sense given how they have played, but in a similar fashion, Australia might have won but didn’t look dominant against Tunisia.

Having been clobbered by France as well, backing the underdog Aussies at (+550) isn’t suggested either. Play the total for value in this battle.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-110).

Denmark is 1-1 O/U this amount in 2 games, but in a 0-0 draw, they were still able to get 11 shots and 5 on frame. Denmark has had double-digit shots in both games.

Australia is also 1-1 O/U at this total, and they were dominated in possession by Tunisia, but still managed 9 shots. That type of play could be repeated, but if they allow Denmark 14 shots, chances are they concede a few goals.

Denmark has talent in their midfield with M Christian Eriksen and M Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, so possessing and getting into holes should be easy. Denmark has gone Over 2.5 in 6 of 10 games this calendar year.

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2022 World Cup: Netherlands vs. Qatar odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Netherlands vs. Qatar odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In a Group A group stage match, Netherlands (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and Qatar (0-2-0) meet Tuesday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Kohr at 10 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Netherlands vs. Qatar odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

Netherlands posted a 2-0 victory over Senegal to kick off Group A play, before playing to a 1-1 draw against Ecuador Friday.

In Friday’s tie, F Cody Gakpo scored a goal at 6′ for Oranje, but Ecuador F Enner Valencia leveled the match at 49′, and that was all the scoring. Ecuador actually outshot Netherlands 11-2, while posting a 5-to-1 advantage in shots on goal, while the Dutch held a slim 54.0%-to-46.0% possession advantage.

Qatar became the fastest host nation to be eliminated in World Cup history, dropping its first 2 matches. The hosts fell 2-0 to Ecuador in the opening match of the tournament, and was crushed 3-1 by Senegal last time out.

The Maroon managed 8 total shots, including 3 shots on goal, and the overall effort was better against Senegal, but the result was the same.

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Netherlands vs. Qatar odds

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  • Moneyline: Netherlands -490 (bet $490 to win $100) | Qatar +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400) | Draw +600
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +150)

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Prediction

Netherlands 4, Qatar 0

Moneyline (ML)

Netherlands (-490) will cost nearly 5 times the potential return, and that’s way too expensive. The Dutch have plenty to play for, looking for the top spot in Group A.

The Qataris are simply playing for pride. Even if it stunned with a win here, it cannot advance to the Round of 16.

Still, AVOID as this is just too expensive, no matter how much of a sure thing this might be.

Instead, consider NETHERLANDS -2 (+150) for a full unit, while rolling the dice on NETHERLANDS -3 (+350) for a small-unit play.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 2.5 (-175) is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth playing lightly.

Netherlands will have its foot on the gas, pressing for goal differential to break a tie with Ecuador at the top of the table. Senegal is still very much in play for the top spot, too, should it upend Ecuador, so a win is necessary for the Dutch.

Playing OVER 3.5 (+140) at plus-money is worth a look, too, as an alternative total.

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2022 World Cup: Iran vs. USA odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Iran vs. USA odds and lines, with World Cup soccer expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Team USA (0 wins, 0 losses, 2 draws) needs to win its final group-stage match against Iran (1-1-0) Tuesday to advance to the Round of 16. Otherwise it’s go home for the USMNT. Kickoff for this Group B contest is 1 p.m. ET at Al Thumama Stadium (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Iran vs. USA odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.

USA tied England 0-0 Friday, arguably playing better than the Group B favorite. USA had more shots (10-8) and more than double the amount of corners (7 to 3).

In its World Cup opener, USA drew Wales 1-1 after American D Walker Zimmerman made a game-changing tackle that led to a game-tying, penalty-kick goal by F Gareth Bale for Wales.

For Iran, losing 6-2 to England in its opener didn’t matter after Friday’s 2-0 win over Wales in which Iran scored in the 98th and 101st minute. Iran controls its own destiny it will advance to the knock out stage with a win or tie vs. USA.

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Iran vs. USA odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 9:34 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Iran +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | USA +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Draw +245
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +145 | U: -170)

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Prediction

USA 1, Iran 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET USA (+102).

The USA should go all gas and no breaks, and it has the talent to do so. Players like M Gio Reyna have yet to play more than 45 minutes in a game and should be set to have a high level of involvement.

If the USA can create chances like it did vs. England, it will win Tuesday and move on to the Round of 16.

Iran only scored on Wales because Iran had a man advantage after Wales GK Wayne Hennessey received a red card in the 86th minute and had to be replaced.

USA looked good against the high-level competition of England, while Iran struggled to defend the quick-paced English side. Iran was even out-possessed 62% to 38% against Wales.

USA has the talent to dominate this match, and it should come out on top with everything at stake.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-170).

I don’t love the value, but it is the better side.

Iran didn’t score in 86 minutes vs. Wales until it had the man advantage thanks to the red card to the Welsh goalkeeper. Against England, Iran didn’t score until the game was far out of contention.

USA scored once on Wales and failed to find the back of the net against England despite getting 10 shots. USA’s finishing hasn’t been there, and it doesn’t appear to have a strong 9 in this tournament.

BACK UNDER 2.5 (-170) but only for a partial unit due to the value.

Also see: Iran vs. USA best prop bets

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