#Michael Estrada

One of the most hotly contested markets is the Golden Boot. Many bettors assume selecting a player likely to reach the final is the best strategy, yet goals understandably dry up later in the tournament as games get tighter and the price of failure grows greater. History shows that performance in the Group Stage goes a long way to determining which…

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A. While Ecuador have set their target of reaching the last 16, as they did in Germany in 2006, the Dutch will aim for a vastly improved…

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday with Qatar vs Ecuador taking place as the showpiece curtain-raiser for the controversial tournament in the Middle Eastern Nation. In Group A, these teams must also prepare to face strong sides from the Netherlands and Senegal. So both the sides in Qatar vs Ecuador will be keen to give themselves a solid base in the…

The hosts kick off Qatar 2022 against the side from South America, but in their first ever World Cup match Felix Sanchez's team should struggle The first game of Qatar 2022 takes places on Sunday afternoon as the hosts of this controversial World Cup face Ecuador in the opening match of Group A. The home side are clear outsiders to claim a victory…

So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth sailing for Louis van Gaal's slick Netherlands team, who are unbeaten in the 15 games since he took the reins for a third spell in charge. Expectations are high after recent form and a favorable draw. Each of the four teams in Group…

The World Cup gets underway with Qatar and Ecuador facing off in Group A action. While the Netherlands are rightful favorites, our Group A betting preview makes the case for a La Tri surprise after an injury to a star elsewhere. So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth…

ESPN is previewing each of the World Cup's 32 teams ahead of the tournament. Here's what you need to know about the four sides set to do battle in Group A. Manager:Felix Sanchez Nickname: The Annabi (Maroon) FIFA Rank: 50 How they qualified Qatar will become the first country to make its debut at the World Cup by virtue of being hosts, so they had…

Tigres UANL recently made history and is trying to build momentum as it prepares to host Toluca on Tuesday in a Liga MX fixture. Tigres became the first Mexican team to reach the Club World Cup final before falling 1-0 to defending European champion Bayern Munich last month. Tigres (3-2-2, 11 points) is in ninth place and have won one of its last…

Netherlands will try to get a positive result in their second Group A fixture against Ecuador, taking place on Friday, Nov. 25. The Oranje come into the tournament in top form. Ecuador will likely be content with a draw in a match where they're facing one of the top teams in the tournament. They have tied in five of their last six competitive…

DC United are out to end a five-game winless run in MLS this weekend when they host Nashville SC. The home team are joint-bottom of the Eastern Conference table with just 14 points from 14 matches and have taken just two points from their last five matches. Nashville, meanwhile, sit sixth in their conference, but they suffered a 2-1 loss in their…

Ecuador face a high bar of competition if they are to match the World Cup prowess of their South American neighbours. The good news at least is that they look set to hold on to their place at the tournament after Fifa's appeals committee dismissed a claim of ineligibility against one of their players. The Chilean federation lodged a complaint with…

Liga MX Apertura Matchday 14 of 17 Cruz Azul vs Mazatlan FC Aztec Stadium, Córdoba, Mexico City, Mexico 12.09.2022 00:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds3,78 Bet TypeMazatlan FC to Win Bookmaker Bet Now! Cruz Azul will take on Mazatlan at the Aztec Stadium in Cordoba, Mexico City. Going in the contest, Cruz Azul stands 16th with 3 wins and…