2018 FIFA World Cup Winners Odds Update For the Quarter-Finals

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 is over with just one huge upset as Russia eliminated Spain, so we’re reaching the last eight this Friday, July 6^th, 2018, when Uruguay goes on France and Brazil meets Belgium, while on Saturday, July 7^th, 2018, England faces Sweden and Croatia runs up the hosts Russia. While the strongest contenders are on one side of the bracket, the latest winners odds update is available on BetDSI Sportsbook, so let’s take a closer look.

2018 World Cup Winners Odds Update

Brazil, France, and Belgium Are All In the Same Half of the Bracket

Brazil is still the strongest candidate to beat the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but Selecao will have the toughest possible road to the Final, as they meet Belgium as +110 favorites in the Quarter-Final, while another heavyweight France lurks in the last four. Game by game, Brazil’s attacking display is improving, while the defense looks sturdy since the start of the tournament. Neymar sparkled in a 2-0 victory over Mexico in the previous round, and his contribution could be crucial in the clash with the Red Devils. However, Brazil will have to play on the highest level to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.

France at +400 is the second strongest favorite to win the title, according to BetDSI Sportsbook, and the Blues will have a difficult task to beat Uruguay in the Quarter-Final. After some unconvincing displays in the group stage, France put on a strong performance to beat Argentina 4-3 in the Round of 16, while the talented forward Kylian Mbappe impressed everyone with a couple of goals in this clash, looking completely unstoppable for Argentina’s defenders. The Blues have shown some shortcomings in their defensive play, so they need to improve if want to beat Uruguay and Brazil or Belgium in the Semi-Final.

Belgium is another heavyweight team in this half of the bracket with +600 odds to beat the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while the Red Devils are set as +275 underdogs to win the Quarter-Final match with Brazil. In the previous round, Belgium was in the knock-down, losing 2-0 against Japan, but the Red Devils somehow managed to win the game 3-2 and set up the duel with Selecao. Belgium prefers an attacking approach, having a lot of dangerous options in the final third, while the defensive line could be a huge problem against Brazil or France, as both these sides possess remarkable frontlines.

Uruguay is the last team on the left side of the bracket, and with +1600 wages La Celeste is one of the underdogs in this competition. They will be +360 underdogs to beat France in the Quarter-Final while reaching the Final would be a huge surprise, as it means Uruguay will beat two heavyweights in a row. However, La Celeste is arguably the best defensive side left in the tournament, and with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani at the front, they will be a tough opponent to beat for anyone.

England and Croatia Are Big Favorites On the Other Side

The second half of the bracket is arguably weaker with just one former FIFA World Cup champion England, while Russia and Sweden both are huge minnows to win the FIFA World Cup Trophy. England at +400 looks like a decent wager, as the Three Lions are -110 favorites in the Quarter-Final clash with Sweden, while they could meet Croatia or Russia in the Semi-Finals. Although their play is not attractive, the Three Lions are a well-organized team with a clear plan, while the striker Harry Kane is a great leader on the pitch. With a bit of luck, the bettors could easily see England in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.

Wagering on Croatia at +600 is probably the most intriguing pick here, as the Blazers undoubtedly possess qualities to beat Russia, and then overcome England or Sweden in the last four, but their mental strength is the main issue. After some strong performance in the group phase, Croatia had a poor game against Denmark in the Round of 16 where a penalty shootout decided the winner. The midfielders Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic are both amazing individuals, and their impact should be crucial in Croatia’s eventual drive to the success.

The host team Russia made a massive upset in the previous round, beating Spain after the penalty shootout, although the Red Fury was a huge favorite to win the match. Stanislav Cherchesov’s boys bravely defended their net, and they fully deserved to reach the Quarter-Final where Russia is set as a +300 out-of-towner to defeat Croatia. Sbornaya will have all the support from the stands, but I highly doubt their odds to beat the 2018 World Cup. The similar story is with Sweden, as the Blue-Yellow appears like a well-organized team, but with some limits in their attacking movement. However, their defensive work is excellent, so Sweden surely stands a chance against England in the Quarter-Final.

The Pick: Belgium (+600) or Croatia (+600)