A betting analyst posting under @futureprez2024 is targeting three World Cup matchups — Norway vs. France, Uruguay vs. Spain, and Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia — after a 1-3 record on Wednesday's card. The lone winner was the under in the Japan vs. Sweden game; losing plays included backing Australia and taking the under on Ecuador's team total, a side that finished with two goals.
Norway vs. France: Mbappé Props Lead the Card
France draws the headline matchup of the day. Both Norway and France have already clinched advancement to the knockout round, which the analyst flags as a meaningful factor — Norway may rest Erling Haaland, who has scored four goals in the tournament, precisely because the result carries limited stakes.
With Haaland potentially absent, the play tilts sharply toward France. Two props are in play: Kylian Mbappé to score anytime at -125, and Mbappé to score first at +340. Mbappé also sits at four goals in the tournament, one back of Lionel Messi in the scoring race.
Uruguay vs. Spain: Must-Win Urgency Sets the Line
Spain enters needing only a draw to advance and holds a -145 line. Uruguay, which drew both of its previous group-stage games — against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde — must win to stay alive. The analyst argues Spain has no incentive to play for a draw and expects a full-effort performance from the Spanish side.
The pick: Spain at -145.
Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia: Draw at +235 and Under 2.5
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Draw (Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia) | +235 |
| Under 2.5 goals | Not specified |
Cape Verde has drawn both prior group-stage matches — against Spain and against Uruguay — results the analyst calls unexpected. Saudi Arabia holds one point and is effectively eliminated without a win and outside help.
The analyst identifies both sides as defensively oriented with limited offensive output. The primary play is a draw at +235, viewed as the most likely result. A secondary play on under 2.5 goals pairs with the draw thesis: a side that scores first is expected to retreat into a defensive shell, suppressing further scoring.
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