Group B winners odds point to England advancing comfortably on top. Also in the group, the USA and rank-outsiders Iran. After a win in Scotland, Ukraine’s dreams were dashed in Cardiff as Wales takes the final spot in Group B. We take a look at the Group B winners odds and those for the two opening group stage matches.
Group B Winners Odds: England favored
Placed second-favorite behind Brazil for the tournament, it would seem the weight of expectation again lies squarely on English shoulders. Four years ago, England had a mighty run which, many would argue, over-delivered – finishing with a loss to Croatia in the semi-finals. This year, Gareth Southgate’s men will be looking to go further, led by talismanic striker Harry Kane – who just happens to be the favorite for the Golden Boot.
- Best odds on England: MyBookie
- Best odds on USA: Cloudbet
| Sportsbook | England | Wales | USA | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | -305 | +547 | +596 | +1591 |
| MyBookie | -300 | +600 | +550 | +1600 |
| Stake | -303 | +595 | +545 | +1590 |
Group B Opening Matches
England vs Iran
When FIFA world-ranked #15 USA meets #5 England on November 25, it is expected to be the most-watched soccer match ever in the US – a country in which the sport’s popularity is by comparison very young, yet ever-growing larger by the day.
But before we get there, England take on #21 Iran on the first day of play. This is the minnow versus the favorite, and the odds reflect this in no uncertain terms.
An upset here could win you 8x or 9x your initial stake.
- Best odds on England: Bovada / Bodog
- Best odds on Iran: Cloudbet
- Best odds on Draw: Cloudbet
| Sportsbook | England | Draw | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | -335 | +404 | +936 |
| SportsBetting | -294 | +340 | +810 |
| MyBookie | -294 | +360 | +800 |
| Bovada | -260 | +350 | +800 |
| Bodog | -260 | +350 | +800 |
| Stake | -270 | +390 | +860 |
USA vs Wales
The USA have had to wait to see who they will meet in their tournament opener. But now we know it is Wales, who grabbed the last qualifying spot with a win over Ukraine in Cardiff.
It doesn’t seem like there’s much between these two sides, especially if the bookies are to be believed – no one is even offering favorite odds at a minus number.
Remember that with American odds, the plus sign denotes the amount you would win on a $100 wager. Bearing that in mind:
- Best odds on USA: Cloudbet
- Best odds on Wales: Stake
- Best odd on a Draw: SportsBetting, Stake
| Sportsbook | USA | Draw | Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudbet | +163 | +198 | +193 |
| SportsBetting | +145 | +215 | +190 |
| MyBookie | +150 | +205 | +185 |
| Bovada | +155 | +195 | +190 |
| Bodog | +155 | +195 | +190 |
| Stake | +160 | +215 | +195 |
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.
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