The World Cup in Qatar 2022

The World Cup is arguably the most prominent and watched footballing tournament in the world. The tournament is played every four years, and this will be the year when 32 teams contest for the top prize. The defending champions are France, who won emphatically against Croatia in 2018. This year's World Cup hosts are Qatar, and the tournament will begin on 20th November and end on 18th December when the final game will be played. Ghana qualified for the tournament; and will join other elite teams in the major tournament. In addition, punters will get the opportunity to cheer on their team and bet on Ghana's Black Stars as they seek to achieve success in football's holy grail. The World Cup has eight groups: A, B, C, D, F, G, and H. The host nation is typically placed in the first group. Let’s take a closer look at the teams in each group. 

• Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal & Netherlands
• Group B: England, IR Iran, The U.S.A. & Wales
• Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico & Poland
• Group D: France, Australia, Denmark & Tunisia
• Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany & Japan
• Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco & Croatia
• Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland & Cameroon
• Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay & Korea Republic

Betting tips and strategies

Now that we have told you about the best bookies to stake with, it is important to tell you about the techniques that you could use to ensure maximum payouts. These tips may not be comprehensive, but they have been well researched and tested, and we highly recommend them, especially if you want to stake at the 2022 World Cup.

Do not rush to place bets

Wait until the time the World Cup matches are a few days away to begin before you start online betting. You are advised to wait because the players are currently on duty with their football clubs, and there is a possibility that key players may get injured. Injuries alter a team’s chance of winning or scoring goals, therefore, it is important to wait until at least a week before the games begin. 

Analyze the form from both teams 

Make sure you analyze the teams’ form before deciding on the best to place. Look at how many goals a team scores, you can also look at the rate of winning, and how the teams perform against decent sides. This will give you an idea of how strong or weak a team is. 

Check the lineups of the teams you are intending to bet on

The lineups will give you an idea of how many star players are in a team and how many are missing through injury or suspension. Additionally, the lineups will also help you compare the strengths of both teams in a match and let you know which team is likely to win. Do not only focus on the odds because a team with a stronger lineup may have higher odds than a team with a relatively weaker squad. 

Check the head-to-head results. 

Check whether the two teams have met recently and see how the result went. Look at the specific circumstances behind the result, such as chances created, goals scored, and ball possession. This move will give you an idea of which team is more dominant than the other. 

Consider the psychological aspects of the fixture.

In some instances, a team will have already qualified for the next round, therefore the match they are scheduled to play would not mean much. Despite being given lower odds, you can consider betting on the underdog because it may field a stronger team. After all, the underdog has something to play for. 

Predictions for the Ghana National Team

The aforementioned bookies have awarded Ghana various odds on various markets. The bookies have awarded Ghana the odds of 250.00 to win the World Cup, and an average of 12.00 to win Group H. Ghana has a higher chance of qualifying for the next round because its squad can compete with South Korea and Uruguay, and also give Portugal a hard time, and perhaps an upset. Most of the bookies have only made available the first two matches of the group stage. Many would argue that winning the World Cup would be a massive stretch, considering the likes of France and Brazil and the sheer quality the teams have at their disposal. It would therefore be important for Ghana to take every game as it comes and use their quality to get results. 

Match 1- Ghana v Portugal on 24th November 2022 at 1600hrs 

The last time the two teams met was in the 2014 World Cup, where Ghana lost 2-1 to Portugal. This year could however be different because Ghana has a stronger team compared to the one in 2014. Portugal is the likely favorite; however, it would not be surprising to see Ghana get a result from that match.

Ghana’s odds to win are 6.9, whereas Portugal has the odds of 1.57. a draw is projected at 4.00. with a relatively stronger squad, predictions could be a Portugal win. You can also consider a double chance of Ghana or Portugal winning. This would increase the probability of winning the bet because both teams are capable of winning. 

Match 2- Ghana v South Korea on 28th November 2022 at 1300hrs

The last time the two teams met was on an international friendly in 2014, where Ghana won 4-0. In the upcoming match, Ghana may still have a slight edge against Son Heung-min’s team. The odds for Ghana’s win are 2.96. this could be an opportunity to earn big over Ghana’s win because Ghana has a better all-round squad and internationally successful players compared to South Korea. A draw is placed at 2.95 and a win for the Korean Republic is at 2.78. Based on the fact that Ghana has had some crucial additions to their midfield, attack, and defense, in the likes of Thomas Partey, Tariq Lamptey, and Inaki Williams, they have a more balanced squad to inflict damage on the South Korean team. To be steadier, Ghanaian players can also consider a win or draw double in favor of Ghana. This would be a more solid option for security. 

Match 3- Ghana v Uruguay on 2nd December 2022 at 1500hrs

Ghana has a score to settle with Louis Suarez’s side. The last time they met was in the controversial semi-final match that saw Uruguay narrowly escape defeat and qualify for the semis through the penalty shootouts. The team does not have the same firepower it had back in 2010, therefore, Ghana could edge this one. The best prediction is a win for Ghana. 

Remember, the odds are subject to change, depending on how the teams are set up and how the squad is assembled by their respective managers. Be keen to observe whether there is any odds change in your favor before placing your bets.