At the beginning of World Cup betting, Netherlands opened as a -250 favorite to win Group A. Gamblers are not expecting much of a challenge against Netherlands in the Group A stage. Netherlands has reloaded after a humiliating failure to qualify in 2018. Many gamblers believe that Netherlands missing out four years ago was a blessing in disguise. On the other hand, host nation Qatar is a betting longshot. This year is the first time Qatar will play in the World Cup. Ecuador is the lowest-ranked South American team, but Senegal is showing promise.
2022 World Cup Betting Information
| Dates | November 21 – December 18, 2022 |
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| Location: | Qatar |
2022 World Cup Group A Odds to Win
| Team | Odds |
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| Netherlands | -250 |
| Senegal | +450 |
| Ecuador | +600 |
| Qatar | +1400 |
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2022 World Cup Championship Odds
| Team | Odds |
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| Brazil | +450 |
| France | +550 |
| England | +550 |
| Spain | +800 |
| Argentina | +900 |
| Germany | +1100 |
| Belgium | +1200 |
| Portugal | +1200 |
| Netherlands | +1200 |
| Croatia | +5000 |
| Uruguay | +5000 |
| Switzerland | +8000 |
| Senegal | +8000 |
| USA | +10000 |
| Poland | +12500 |
| Serbia | +15000 |
| Mexico | +15000 |
| Ecuador | +15000 |
| Canada | +15000 |
| Peru | +20000 |
| Cameroon | +20000 |
| Japan | +25000 |
| Morocco | +25000 |
| Ukraine | +25000 |
| South Korea | +25000 |
| Saudi Arabia | +25000 |
| Ghana | +25000 |
| Qatar | +35000 |
| Wales | +35000 |
| Tunisia | +35000 |
| Iran | +50000 |
| Australia | +50000 |
| Scotland | +50000 |
| Costa Rica | +150000 |
| New Zealand | +200000 |
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Netherlands Brings New Team and Purpose With Maximum Motivation
Last time, Netherlands learned a sportsbook lesson about not taking anything for granted. The Flying Dutchmen were on the outside looking in for the 2018 World Cup. Concurrently, Netherlands is ranked 10th on the FIFA rankings. However, there is some good history on Netherlands’ side. Clockwork Orange was ranked first in the FIFA rankings in 2011. So there is a precedent for the Flying Dutchmen to advance potentially. Netherlands is a three-time World Cup runner runner-up. Also Netherlands was most recently a runner-up in 2010 and finished third in 2014.
Netherlands is appealing to fans and gamblers because of its exciting brand of soccer. To illuminate, the Flying Dutchmen are easy on the eyes with their attacking style. In 2021, Netherlands advanced to the Round of 16 at the Euro.
Most important of all, Netherlands got a favorable draw for the 2022 World Cup. They are clearly the team to beat.
A New Old Coach for Netherlands
Head coach Louis van Gaal is used to being on the hot seat for several years. Consider his time with such power pro clubs as Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United. But at age 70, he has endured. Including a bout with cancer. This year brings his third tour of duty with the national Netherlands team. Louis van Gaal is a past World Soccer Manager of the Year.
Top Players Add to Netherlands Capability
Memphis Depay is the best-known player on Netherlands. Due to playing for Barcelona of La Liga, he is renowned as one of the great forwards in the world. For Netherlands, Memphis Depay has a record of Betting the World Cup excellence. In sum, he has 39 goals in 77 apps. That is the most goals scored for any player on the roster.
And then there is captain Virgil van Dijk. He is arguably considered to be the best defender in World Cup betting. Since 2015, van Dijk has been a part of Netherlands’ national team. He has played in the Premier League for Liverpool in the past five seasons.
Additionally, Frankie de Jong rates as one of the world’s top midfielders. Barcelona loves having de Jong on its La Liga club.
