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Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B Predictions & Winning Tips (FIFA World Cup 2022, November 21-29)
The World Cup 2022 is all set to kick off on November 20th in Qatar. There are a total of 32 teams competing across eight groups. Group B, in particular, is interesting as it features the likes of England and Wales coupled with a dark horse like the USA and hardly predictable Iran. Therefore, the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B predictions are interesting on several fronts.
Tournament: | Qatar World Cup 2022, Group B |
Venues: | Qatar Stadiums at Al Khor, Al Thumama, and Doha |
Dates: | 21st – 29th November 2022 |
World Cup 2022 Group B Betting Odds
There is no surprise that British bookmakers have made England the big favorite to emerge as the group winner. The Three Lions can be backed at 1.33 (1/3) to win the group, and they are at a very short 1.07 (1/14) to qualify.
The USA are at a price of 2.00 (1/1) to qualify from the group, and this is quite an attractive price for a team that failed to reach the 2018 edition in Russia. Wales are another team who did not feature in the 2018 World Cup, but they are at a decent 2.10 (11/10) to reach the next stage. Iran is the least favorite – at a price of 4.50 (7/2) – amongst expert picks to reach the next round.
England National Football Team
England is a strong favorite to qualify from the group as per this Qatar Group B betting preview. The 1966 World Cup winner has not been able to better a fourth-place finish in the last two decades. There have also been a couple of quarter-final appearances in 2002 and 2006. Apart from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, England have generally done well in the group stages.
Past Performances at Big Events
- UEFA European Championship 2020, Final
- World Cup 2018, fourth place
Wales National Football Team
Wales are appearing in the World Cup finals for the first time since 1958. This is a landmark achievement for the team, who have done relatively well in the recent European Championships. Even though the widespread expectations – among those who bet on group B WC 2022 – will not be on Wales to top the group, the team has the potential to do relatively well.
Past Performances at Big Events
- UEFA European Championship 2020, Round of 16
- UEFA European Championship 2016, Semi-Finals
USA National Football Team
After failing to reach the World Cup 2018, the USA are back at the top level. The USA have had very successful 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Since 1990, the USA have been one of the consistent performers at the World Cup finals. The current team are hoping to hit the heights of the 2002 squad, which reached the quarter-finals. Not surprisingly that bookies from the USA see their team a bit ahead of Wales.
Past Performances at Big Events
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021, champions
- CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019, runner-up
Iran National Football Team
Iran have achieved decent success under Carlos Queiroz after doing relatively well in the 2014 and 2018 editions. However, Iran have never been able to get past the group stages. The recent successes in the AFC Asian Cup can end up making all the difference, but bookies from Iran don’t believe in the team. However, the squad is not very strong, with players like Mehdi Taremi and Saman Ghoddos being the key names.
Past Performances at Big Events
- World Cup 2018, group stages
- AFC Asian Cup 2019, semifinals
Group B Betting Tips and Predictions
Group Winners – England @ 1.33 (1/3)
The Three Lions are expected to raise their game when they go up against Wales and the United States. After a reasonably successful 2018 World Cup, the current squad is mature and has a great mix of youth and experience. England will be keen on finishing top of the group to ensure a relatively easier round of 16 match.
Wales to Qualify From the Group @ 2.10 (11/10)
One can find attractive online bets for backing Wales to get past the group stages. Rob Page’s team could be the dark horse of the group. The recent European Championship successes for the Welsh outfit have largely been driven by Gareth Bale, but the entire group of players has gained a lot of experience. The score in Wales’ opening game against the USA could be very important, and the odds for group B matches in Qatar World Cup also seem to suggest the same.
England Exact Group Points – 6 Pts @ 5.00 (4/1)
England are expected to open the World Cup with a comfortable three points from the match against Iran. The England vs USA match will be all-important, but the USA have not beaten England since 1993. The two main competitors for the playoffs would be USA and Wales. They play each other in the first group match, and it would reduce the importance of the final group game with Wales. Wales may even grab a surprise win in this final group match.
United States Group Qualification – No @ 1.72 (8/11)
The USA team might have been one of the specials at the 2010 and 2014 World Cup, but they may be unable to repeat the trick since then. The final group game against Iran might provide the USA with all the bonuses, but it may come a little too late. The team may not be able to get ahead of Wales in the first group match, with players like Christian Pulisic struggling for form.
Iran to Finish Bottom of the Group @ 1.44 (4/9)
The matches involving Iran may not attract plenty of live stream interest. Still, there is a decent value in backing Carlos Queiroz’s team to finish at the bottom of group B according to the betting odds for Qatar WC 2022. There are not a lot of special players in the Iran team who may be demoralized from the opening game against England.
Group B Games Schedule
Matchup | Date | Venue | Predicted Winner |
---|---|---|---|
England vs Iran | Nov 21 | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan | England to win |
USA vs Wales | Nov 21 | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan | Draw |
Wales vs Iran | Nov 25 | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan | Wales to win |
England vs United States | Nov 25 | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor | Draw |
Wales vs England | Nov 29 | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan | England to win |
Iran vs United States | Nov 29 | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha | USA to win |
Our Best Betting Picks for Qatar 2022 – Group B
- Group Winners – England @ 1.33 (1/3)
- Wales to qualify from the group @ 2.10 (11/10)
- England Exact Group Points – 6 Pts @ 5.00 (4/1)
The World Cup 2022 group B betting tips certainly anticipate a very tough competition among the four teams, even if the Three Lions are the strong favorites. The real contest in this group might be about the team which finishes second and reaches the knockout stages. Know who’ll go for the next stage? Earn on it by using a special €120 bonus and receive even more joy from World Cup 2022 matches.