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 |
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Group A Opening Matches
Qatar v Ecuador
The host nation Qatar, #49 in the FIFA world rankings, opens the tournament 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
Unsurprisingly, the Netherlands are heavily favored over Senegal and will be keen to get their campaign off to a solid start.
The likelihood is that this game will decide who tops the group, which could have some serious ramifications.
- 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 |
- Read our in-depth preview of the game here: Senegal vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2022 – Preview, Analysis
- Read our deeper dive into Senegal’s chances: Will the Lions of Teranga Roar?
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