World Cup Group A Odds, Predictions, Betting Preview: Young Legs Power La Tri

The group stage of the 2022 World Cup begins with the Netherlands, Qatar, Senegal and Ecuador. The Netherlands are unbeaten in the 15 games since Louis van Gaal took over. Sadio Mane's injury is a concern for Senegal. Ecuador are a young, fearless team. Qatar are making their World cup debut.

World Cup Group A odds to advance are very high.

Netherlands are favorites to win Group A. Van Gaal's team has won 11 of his first 15 games without defeat. The Dutch finished third in 2014. They are expected to play a 3-4-3 formation. They have options in midfield, attack and goalkeeping. Some of their players have points to prove.

Memphis Depay is a player to watch at the World Cup. Depy scored 12 goals and made six assists during the qualifying phase.

Sadio Mane is injured and unlikely to play for Senegal. Senegal won the African Cup of Nations last year. Coach Aliou Cisse captained Senegal to a shock win over France at the 2002 World Cup. Senegal are favourites to win Group A. They are +350 at Bet365.com. The team needs to beat Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy and draw two games to qualify.

Abdou Diallo is a key figure in Senegal's defense. He has become a central figure next to captain Kalidou Koulibaly.

Ecuador are playing in their fifth World Cup. They finished fourth in CONMEBOL qualifying. Gustavo Alfaro's team is built to soak up pressure and burn opponents with counter-attacking raids. Enner Valencia has a good World cup track record. Felix Torres and Piero Hincapie are key figures in the center of defense. Pervis Estupiñán has caught the eye at Brighton.

Moises Caicedo is the midfield engine that powers Ecuador. His matchups with the Netherlands’ de Jong and a physical Senegal midfield will be worth watching.

Qatar are the hosts of the World Cup. They are a new team coached by Felix Sanchez. The Annabi won the 2019 Asian Cup and have had a longer preparation than most countries. Many of their players play for Al Sadd. They have the advantage of home crowd support. Qatar are also the only team in Group A that is not from South America.

Almoez Ali was the top scorer at the 2021 Gold Cup. He will need to be clinical to make the most of the limited chances Qatar creates.

Ecuador is the youngest team to reach a World Cup and is playing in Group A. They are playing Qatar in their opening game and the Netherlands in the second. Their final game is against Senegal. Ecuador is a good value bet at DraftKings. They should make it to the last 16. The focus is on the host nation, Mane's recovery and Senegal's chances.

The World Cup Group A matches are: Qatar vs Ecuador on November 20 and Mexico vs. Honduras on Nov. 25.

The World Cup Group A matches are: Senegal vs. Netherlands on November 21 and Mexico vs Argentina on Nov. 25.

The World Cup Group A matches are: Qatar vs Senegal on November 25 and Mexico vs. Honduras on June 28.

The group stage begins on November 25 with the Netherlands vs Ecuador.

Ecuador and Senegal are in World Cup Group A.

Netherlands play Qatar on November 29. The information in the above article is for entertainment purposes only and is not targeted to under 19 audiences.