at Betway, Norway is a +110 favourite, Ivory Coast is +240, and the draw is +230.<\/strong><\/p>\nIvory Coast was one of the great storylines during group play, going 2-0-1.<\/p>\n
Norway, though, is the favorite, and that\u2019s where I am leaning. I\u2019m looking at their top-end attacking talent, led by Erling Haaland and Martin \u00d8degaard, tallying seven goals in their first two group matches before resting key players versus France. Haaland was one of those who was rested.<\/p>\n
Ivory Coast is dangerous enough to keep this close, though. Over 2.5 Total Goals is another strong option at Betway, priced at -120, with both teams showing scoring ability.<\/p>\n
France versus Sweden, 5 p.m. EST, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. At Betway, France is -350, Sweden +800, and odds for a draw at +475.<\/strong><\/p>\nFrance is a powerhouse, and Sweden will have to produce the performance of a lifetime to take them out, in the heat later today in New Jersey.<\/p>\n
Sweden eked into the knockout stage after going 1-1-1 in the group stage, finished third in Group F, so they\u2019re up against it today.<\/p>\n
For bettors, look at player props, since there\u2019s not a lot of value on France moneyline – you\u2019re betting $350 to win $100 – unless you\u2019re using it in a parlay.<\/p>\n
Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/span> Anytime Goalscorer is -182 at Betway, with France feasting on Sweden\u2019s defence. Mbapp\u00e9 has four goals in the tournament already. France\u2019s Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 Anytime Goalscorer is +110, if this turns into a blowout. On the Sweden side, look at Alexander Isak 1+ Shots on Target, since he\u2019s been consistent getting shots on target even against tough sides.<\/p>\nMexico versus Ecuador, 9 pm. EST, Estadio Banorte, Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico is +120, Ecuador +280, and the draw is +187.<\/strong><\/p>\nA big advantage for Mexico in this one is Ecuador\u2019s travel fatigue, after a nine-hour travel day yesterday, ahead of tonight\u2019s match. <\/p>\n
That and Azteca Stadium\u2019s high altitude, with a hostile home crowd. Mexico went 3-0 in the group stage, scoring six goals without conceding any.<\/p>\n
\u201cMexico has a great fortress in this mythical stadium,\u201d said Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece, per Reuters. \u201cThings are always difficult for us, so we take it as a beautiful challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ecuador is tough and organized, which makes the Unders look sharp here: Under 1.5 is +130, while Under 2.5 is -250. That\u2019s where the value appears to be.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m also going with Mexico to win at +120, leaning on the home-field advantage. Both teams are sharp defensively, so this could be tight.<\/p>\n
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