Brazil v Morocco and USA v Paraguay headline Saturday's World Cup action, and we have three best bets on offer.
Saturday’s World Cup schedule serves up some fascinating tactical battles and there are several strong betting opportunities across the card.
USA versus Paraguay looks set to be a feisty, physical contest, while Brazil’s meeting with Morocco has all the ingredients of a tight, low‑scoring, but high-quality affair.
Switzerland’s exciting strikeforce is likely to be the focus of their clash with Qatar as Breel Embolo enters the spotlight.
Below are our three best options in the World Cup betting for Saturday’s action.
Saturday’s Best Bets
Over 3.5 cards in USA vs Paraguay @ 3/4
Breel Embolo 2+ shots on target @ 10/11
Under 2.5 goals in Brazil vs Morocco @ 31/40
Referee to be kept busy in Inglewood
Co-hosts United States kick off their long-awaited home tournament against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium and the clash bears all the hallmarks of a high‑octane match-up.
Both sides press aggressively, both commit numbers into duels, and both have a history of racking up cards in tournament football.
Two of the USA’s three matches at the 2024 Copa America featured at least four cards, as did two of their last three games at last year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Paraguay, meanwhile, picked up 36 cautions and two red cards in their 18 South American qualifiers.
They averaged almost 14 fouls per match and have recently been testing officials’ patience in friendly matches.
The referee dished out nine yellow cards in total during their recent 2-1 loss to Morocco with the names of six Paraguayan players taken.
Paraguay’s physical midfield and the USA’s athleticism should produce repeated flashpoints, tactical fouls and late challenges – exactly the recipe for a high card count.
Tip 1: Over 3.5 cards in USA vs Paraguay @ 3/4
Embolo to lead the way for Swiss
Breel Embolo’s return to full fitness this season has transformed Switzerland’s attacking threat.
The former Monaco forward has never been shy to roll the dice when he gets a sight of goal, registering an average of around two shots per 90 minutes.
He is a volume shooter and his recent international form suggests he is ready to make an impact on this World Cup.
Embolo registered multiple shots on target in three of Switzerland’s qualifiers, where he finished as their top scorer with four goals.
Against opponents like Qatar, who tend to defend deep and concede shooting opportunities around the box, Embolo should see plenty of service.
His physicality also makes him a major threat from set-pieces, further boosting his chances of hitting the target at least twice at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday.
Tip 2: Breel Embolo 2+ shots on target @ 10/11
Goals at a premium in East Rutherford
Brazil versus Morocco is one of the most intriguing stylistic clashes of the group stage as a whole and one that points strongly toward a low‑scoring affair.
Morocco remain one of the most organised defensive units in world football. They have shipped fewer than two goals in all their last 12 matches, conceding only four times across a dozen fixtures.
The Atlas Lions famously reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup in Qatar on the back of some tigerish defending and no small amount of organisation.
Brazil’s attacking output has dipped in recent times and they may struggle to break down a stubborn Moroccan backline in this clash in East Rutherford.
The North Africans’ counter‑attacking threat will also force Brazil to be cautious, reducing the likelihood of an open, end‑to‑end contest.
Expect long spells of Brazilian possession, few clear-cut chances and a match defined by patience rather than chaos.
Tip 3: Under 2.5 goals in Brazil vs Morocco @ 31/40
