Most Underrated Teams for FIFA World Cup 2022

The 2020 World Cup began in November from Qatar. The tournament comprises 32 teams from several regions around the world.

From Europe, teams include England, the Netherlands, Wales, and Denmark. Ghana and Senegal represent Africa. Underrated teams include Japan, Ecuador, Croatia, and Uruguay.

Who is the best team in the FIFA World Cup this year?

Which Team is Most Likely to Win the World Cup in 2022?

With the 2022 World Cup tournament underway, Brazil is the top favorite. They won 2-0 in their opening-round game against Serbia. Forward Richarlison de Andrade (“Richarlison”) scored twice in the second half.

As of this writing, Brazil remains a +250 favorite. England, France, and Spain trail at +700. Odds come from Bovada’s sportsbook.

Here are the teams rounding out the top ten:

• Argentina +900

• Netherlands +1200

• Portugal +1200

• Belgium +2200

• Germany +2500

• Denmark +5000

Spain had a strong showing in their 7-0 opening victory against Costa Rica. Six different players scored goals.

Argentina lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in one of the biggest upsets in world cup history. They remain a major contender for this year’s championship. Mexico and Poland are tough matchups for Lionel Messi and the crew.

To get better risk value, the following underrated teams might be worthwhile.

Switzerland

Switzerland is a +10,000 longshot to win this year’s World Cup. In their opening-round game, they won 1-0 against Cameroon. They’ll have stiff competition in Group G with matches against Brazil and Serbia.

Brazil piled 22 shots on goal against Serbia’s total of five. Switzerland may need to step it up against this year’s favorite to win it all. They might be one of this year’s more underrated teams if they can do that.

Mexico

Mexico is also rated +10,000 to win this year’s tournament. They’ll face Argentina and Saudi Arabia in Group C after a 0-0 draw against Poland.

After Argentina’s loss to Saudi Arabia, Mexico remains poised to take advantage. They dominated possession 2/1 against Poland. Turning that into a goal or two should get them to the knockout stage.

Mexico began their World Cup competitions in 1930. With 16 appearances, they’re still without a championship.

Japan

Japan might be one of the most underrated teams in this year’s World Cup. They’re talent-driven with midfielders Takefusa Kubo, Kaoru Mitoma, and Daichi Kamada.

They face tough opposition in Group E. With Germany as a top contender, Japan beat them 2-1. Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano each scored in the second half.

Goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt faced a German onslaught with 26 goals and nine on target. Japan could go far this year if he plays as well against Spain.

Ecuador

Ecuador won this year’s tournament opener 2-1 against host country Qatar. Forward Enner Remberto Valencia Lastra scored twice within the first 31 minutes. They’ll face Senegal and the Netherlands in Group A.

The Netherlands took care of Senegal 2-0, with both goals coming in the final 15 minutes. If Ecuador’s defense contains the Netherlands, they may do well enough to advance.

Croatia

Croatia is another team getting +10,000 odds to win this year. Their opening performance in a 0-0 draw against Morocco was lackluster.

Still, they dominated the time of possession by 65% to 35%. They also completed almost 300 more passes than Morocco. Croatia needs to do better at scoring goals against Belgium and Canada.

Croatia may stay poised in Group F to make a decent run at the title.

Uruguay

Uruguay ranks +5000 to win the 2022 World Cup. They tied South Korea in a scoreless opening-round matchup. If they can win against Portugal, then Ghana may be an easy opponent to get past.

Underrated Teams in the Top 10

For better odds, consider some of the underrated teams within the top 10. Denmark held a 62% - 38% advantage in time of possession against Tunisia. They had five shots on target but failed to score.
Germany may be a better option at +2500. They lost 2-1 to Japan but with 26 shots and nine on target. Spain remains a tough opponent.

In their first game, Belgium beat Canada 1-0 in Group F. Next; they’ll face Croatia and Morocco. That makes them a solid, underrated team.

At +1200, Portugal is another option to watch. They beat Ghana 3-2 in the opening round, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the first goal. In Group H, they face South Korea and Uruguay.

Bettors may also consider the Netherlands, Argentina, and Spain. Visit the most trusted offshore betting sites to find suitable odds.

Conclusion

Betting on underrated teams to win the 2022 World Cup offers plenty of value. Important matchups include the U.S. versus England, which remains a favorite.

Even small wagers on underrated teams like Serbia and Japan offer huge payouts.

Brazil remains ahead of England, France, and Spain to win it all.

Who do you like in this year’s tournament?

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