The World Cup is truly underway with some great goals and explosive games defining the first week. The World Cup betting market is vast, with so many options and offers for punters to choose from. With every possible bet available on multiple of platforms, it’s easy to be fooled into thinking you can win big. However, only the canniest of bettors will beat the bookies this summer.
At Betnow.ie, we’ve put together a list of tips to help you make the most of your 2018 World Cup bets.
Keep Your Eye on Social Media
As you’d imagine, bookies are stepping up their social media game for the World Cup. Providers like Paddy Power, Betfair and more are a great source of stats and facts for upcoming games. You can easily find this information by following their Twitter and Instagram accounts.
As well as that, they post special promotions for certain games with ridiculously long odds. There is normally a limit on how much you can bet on these promotions. However, it’s a great way to make a lot of money from a small stake.
Compare Odds
This seems like an obvious one, but odds comparison sites exist for a reason. It’s convenient to place all your bets with the same bookie, and in the heat of the moment you want to place your bets fast. The smart thing to do, though, is to check which bookie has the longest odds to maximise your potential profit.
Analyse the Games Yourself
World Cup commentary is full of experts and gurus of all kinds. Not to mention betting tipsters, who can help you pick winners, but can also be unreliable. Football punditry is renowned for pushing forced narratives and focusing too much on high-profile teams and players.
Who would have thought that Mexico would beat Germany? Or that Brazil would labour to a 1 – 1 draw with Switzerland? If you want to predict a result, see for yourself how the teams are playing and make your decision.
