The Group A winners odds suggest Qatar will struggle, having to play the Netherlands, who are heavily favored to win the group, along with Senegal and Ecuador. We take a look at the Group A winners odds and those for the two opening group stage matches.
Qatar has reportedly pumped up to $200 billion into infrastructure in preparation for the biggest global sporting event bar the Olympics. The tournament’s matches will be played in eight stadiums, including the 974 – an amazing feat of engineering designed to be taken apart and repurposed once a new champion is crowned.
Group A Winners Odds: Netherlands favored
World Cup Group A winners odds clearly show that the Netherlands are heavy favorites in Group A. In the recent June update to FIFA world rankings, the Dutch jumped two spots from #10 to #8.
They are followed by #18 Senegal (also up two in the rankings) – the current kings of African football, having won AFCON 2022 – but the gap is substantial.
- Best odds on the Netherlands: Cloudbet
- Best odds on Senegal, Ecuador and Qatar: MyBookie
| Sportsbook | Netherlands | Senegal | Ecuador | Qatar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | -194 | +394 | +478 | +1217 |
| MyBookie | -250 | +450 | +600 | +1400 |
| Stake | -250 | +445 | +595 | +1390 |
| SportsBetting | -250 | +450 | +575 | +1400 |
| BetOnline | -250 | +450 | +575 | +1400 |
| Bovada | -250 | +450 | +600 | +1400 |
| Bodog | -250 | +450 | +600 | +1400 |
Group A Opening Matches
Qatar v Ecuador
The host nation Qatar, #49 in the FIFA world rankings, plays its opening match against #44 Ecuador, their closest opponent in the group. The South Americans are favored over the hosts.
- Best odds on Qatar: Cloudbet
- Best odds on Ecuador: Bovada / Bodog
- Best odds on Draw: Stake
| Sportsbook | Qatar | Draw | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | +277 | +214 | +110 |
| SportsBetting | +215 | +210 | +128 |
| MyBookie | +240 | +220 | +110 |
| Bovada | +210 | +230 | +130 |
| Bodog | +210 | +230 | +130 |
| Stake | +255 | +235 | +117 |
Netherlands v Senegal
Although it’s officially the second match of the day, it is being played first. While Qatar, as hosts, play in the official opener, that game will actually be held after the opening ceremony.
Unsurprisingly, the Netherlands are heavily favored over Senegal and will be keen to get their campaign off to a solid start.
- Best odds on Netherlands: Stake
- Best odds on Senegal: Bovada / Bodog
- Best odds on Draw: Bovada / Bodog
| Sportsbook | Netherlands | Draw | Senegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | -144 | +256 | +419 |
| SportsBetting | -143 | +250 | +390 |
| MyBookie | -144 | +255 | +390 |
| Bovada | -160 | +285 | +450 |
| Bodog | -160 | +285 | +450 |
| Stake | -137 | +270 | +420 |
All odds quoted are the latest available at the time of writing, but odds will move so please visit the individual sportsbook to check for latest updates.
Read: Senegal vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 – Preview, Analysis
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