World Cup Countdown: 6 Betting Markets to Target in Russia

It’s just under a week to go before the biggest football festival in the world begins.

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup, so many teams have played different friendlies in the past few days. But nothing compares to the real deal — which kicks off on the 14^th of June.

As the world anticipates the beginning of the competition, we’re hoping that you’re also gearing up to make some money from the World Cup games — while also enjoying the action.

For this World Cup, Africa’s home of sports betting, NairaBET, has several betting markets from which you can win big.

We understand that the sheer amount of available betting markets can be at times overwhelming. That’s why we’ve decided to point out to you six betting markets you should ply your trade in this World Cup.

1. Goals

Whether you will be betting for or against the goals, this World Cup is one in which goals will take centre-stage.

International games are not notorious for plenty of goals being scored. But this is the World Cup, where football’s biggest prize is at stake and anything can happen. With players like Messi, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, De Gea, Ronaldo and co. all set to be in action, you can’t go wrong with the goals market.

2. 1 X 2

This is that market where you’re chanced with the opportunity to predict the winner of a football game. With 64 matches set to played in Russia, there are more than enough ways to make money from your predictions.

You don’t need to wait till the World Cup begins before you start placing your bets. You can start now.

3. Outrights

This is another bet market you can make money from, even before the World Cup begins.

In this market, you get the chance to make a number of predictions, including which team will win the World Cup, which teams will qualify out of the group stage and which teams will qualify for the semi-finals and quarter-finals.

4. Player of the Tournament

So, there are a number of super stars heading for Russia. But only one player will outshine the rest and win the tournament’s Golden Ball. This player usually comes from the team that wins the World Cup tournament.

5. Asian Handicap

This is one of the most complicated betting markets in football. But the beauty is, just like every other thing, once you understand it, there’s more than enough money to be made.

In this market, you give teams a handicap – which can be positive or negative – before kick-off. But unlike in the normal Handicap market, the returns on your stake come in several different ways.

Click here to read through our Ultimate Guide on Asian Handicap betting.

6. Both Teams to Score

This is one of the betting markets that give bettors headache. Not because it’s tough to make money from. It’s because those who bet on this market are usually torn in-between betting on either Over 2,5 Goals or backing both teams to score.

But you can settle this once and for all, starting with the game between Portugal and Spain.

There you have it. Six betting markets you can make money from this World Cup.

Which one will you be targeting? Leave us a comment and share your thoughts with us.