What Were the Odds of That? Semi Finals, World Cup 2022
After nearly four weeks, the World Cup final is upon us. France took care of underdogs Morocco on Wednesday night, while Argentina made light work of Croatia on Tuesday night. What are the odds for back to back French World Cup titles? What are the chances Lionel Messi will finally get his World Cup trophy? Let’s take a look at the odds.
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World Cup Winner Odds Movement
France are favoured to win the 2022 World Cup, well, very slightly favoured. They are currently listed at best odds of 1.96 to lift the trophy on Sunday evening having started the tournament at odds of 10.0.
Meanwhile Argentina are at even money to win the World Cup, having begun the tournament at odds of 7.00.
In the 1X2 market, France are listed at a best price of 2.90, with Argentina at2.95. The draw can be taken at odds of 3.15.
The Asian handicap is locked even on +0, with France leaning into 1.98 while Argentina is at 2.01.
For goal total backers, the Over Under line is set at 2 goals, with the Over slightly favoured at 1.87 while the Under is set to odds of 2.07.
It is the tightest World Cup final betting market since the 2006 final between France and Italy, where Italy entered the match as slight favourites, going on to win the World Cup on penalties.
If you’re betting on the match, check out our Expert Insights World Cup hub. You can also take a look at what the bettingexpert Community is thinking on our World Cup Final tips page.
NATION | STARTING ODDS | CURRENT ODDS |
---|---|---|
France | 10.00 | 1.96 |
Argentina | 7.00 | 2.00 |
Croatia | 67.00 | ELIMINATED – Semi Finals |
Morocco | 351.00 | ELIMINATED – Semi Finals |
Brazil | 4.50 | ELIMINATED – Quarter Finals |
Portugal | 17.00 | ELIMINATED – Quarter Finals |
England | 11.50 | ELIMINATED – Quarter Finals |
Netherlands | 15.00 | ELIMINATED – Quarter Finals |
Spain | 11.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Switzerland | 126.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Senegal | 161.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
USA | 226.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Poland | 280.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Australia | 501.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Japan | 501.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
South Korea | 551.00 | ELIMINATED – Round of 16 |
Germany | 13.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Belgium | 21.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Denmark | 31.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Uruguay | 42.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Serbia | 121.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Mexico | 201.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Wales | 276.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Ecuador | 301.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Qatar | 501.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Iran | 501.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Canada | 501.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Cameroon | 651.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Ghana | 751.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Tunisia | 1001.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Saudi Arabia | 1001.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
Costa Rica | 1001.00 | ELIMINATED – Group |
World Cup 2022, Semi Finals Betting Results
Argentina 3, Croatia 0
Semi Final, December 13th
Results for Argentina vs Croatia, 2022 World Cup. Odds are closing odds at bet365:
- 1X2 Result: Argentina, 1.95
- Asian handicap: Argentina -0.5, 2.04
- Draw No Bet: Argentina, 1.33
- Over Under: Over 2 goals, 1.87
- Both teams to score: No, 1.67
- Correct Score: 3-0, 21.0
- Halftime/Fulltime:
France 2, Morocco 0
Semi Final, December 14th
Results for France vs Morocco, 2022 World Cup. Odds are closing odds at bet365:
- 1X2 Result: France, 1.55
- Asian handicap: France -1, 2.11
- Draw No Bet: France, 1.20
- Over Under: Under 2.25 goals, Half Win, 1.84
- Both teams to score: No, 1.57
- Correct Score: 2-0, 7.0
- Halftime/Fulltime: France/France, 2.75