World Cup Betting Thread

I'd probably let it ride to be honest mate. The total that you can get is massive compared to the cash out. Who's Poland's top scorer at the moment?

Krychowiak scored our only goal in Senegal game. I doubt he’s getting another one. Maybe we will get a penalty and Lewandowski will get his. I am not 100% convinced he’s going to start tomorrow though.
 
I’d find out if I were you. If he needs two goals then you may as well cash out now.

This is what the rep came back to me with... I'm not sure what this even means or how it would affect my parlay..

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essentially... does this mean my return would be cut in half?
 
This is what the rep came back to me with... I'm not sure what this even means or how it would affect my parlay..

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essentially... does this mean my return would be cut in half?
That is what it usually means. But since it's an accumulator, I don't know. Shouldn't it just half the Lewandowski odds? Also, what's the total return? You maybe better off laying on Lewandowski scoring!
 
This is what the rep came back to me with... I'm not sure what this even means or how it would affect my parlay..

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essentially... does this mean my return would be cut in half?
If it's a two way tie, the bet is paid out at half the stake value. Your bet was $50 at about 19/1 odds, so you'd get paid for $25 at 19/1 instead. If 3 players are tied, then you get paid for 1/3 of the stake etc.
 
Guys I need your help.

I have a $50 parlay on:

Team top scorer: Kane, Costa, Salah and Lewandowski.

Salah already in, kane and costa leading heavily....

Now should I cash out for $216 ($166 profit) or do I trust Lewandowski not to choke (even though he's been choking all tournament)?

What do guys?

@Sarni . .... anyone?

to be honest, $216 isn't that bad of a cash out offer considering Poland only have one game left and Lewa hasn't scored yet. He's about 5/4 to score with the bookies, so it's less than a 50% chance of getting paid for even a 2 way tie, which will be under $500 anyway. If there are multiple Polish scorers, you could end up with a 3 or 4 way tie. If Krychowiak scores again, then it's not looking good, and there's still an outside chance of Isco or someone catching up with Costa too.
 
I'm crying right now so here's my betting day to forget.... Four Fold Acca as follows with Sky bet;

Korea to beat Germany @ 12-1
Sweden to beat Mexico @ 9/4
Brazil to beat Serbia at @5/7

and wait for it Swizerland to beat Costa Rica and BTS @11/2

I had a £5 Acca on fourfold and £7.50 Lucky 15

Wearing my Brazilian shirt, I screamed at Neymar, Coutinho and thanked the Gods for Mitrovic poor finishing , 2-0 this ones in the bag, I'll concentrate on Switzerland vs Costa Rica ....Costa Rica equalised and 1-1 I was going mad, Switzerland hit the post, I nearly had a nervous breakdown then they scored 2-1 ......Game On or so I thought!

It's 93 minutes I'm screaming at the TV in the pub it's no penalty in the Costa Rica game, both games are being shown on different Tv's. .....I sigh a relief and tell everyone in the pub I've got over £2940 in both bets with the Acca being £2350.39 cash out is £2056 and the lucky 15 being £605.13....cash out £578.00....I look at the phone screen put my finger to the screen to cash out after such a near miss then tell everyone....Nah it's my lucky day after that turned down Var penalty....Guess What 90 seconds later Var then gave Costa Rica a f.....penalty and yours truly lost £2800 ....still got paid on the treble on the lucky 15 but wow what a douchebag.

The Morale of the story Always Cash Out with any future Football competition that includes VAR. (Of course there was some delight in such an unlucky day I had South Korea to knock out the Germans!)
 
If it's a two way tie, the bet is paid out at half the stake value. Your bet was $50 at about 19/1 odds, so you'd get paid for $25 at 19/1 instead. If 3 players are tied, then you get paid for 1/3 of the stake etc.

so just half my return then, that's awful.

The betting exchange sites like Betfair

Do you know if bet365 does?

to be honest, $216 isn't that bad of a cash out offer considering Poland only have one game left and Lewa hasn't scored yet. He's about 5/4 to score with the bookies, so it's less than a 50% chance of getting paid for even a 2 way tie, which will be under $500 anyway. If there are multiple Polish scorers, you could end up with a 3 or 4 way tie. If Krychowiak scores again, then it's not looking good, and there's still an outside chance of Isco or someone catching up with Costa too.

I'm not sure what to do :(
 
It's not been a good world cup for me so far but I'm thinking of putting some money on Belgium. I don't get why bookies think england are favourites.
 
Just go on Betfair and Lay couple of hundred dollars on Lewa not to score.
A bit too risky I think. Could end up losing both bets, if Lewa scores and other things don't go his way. Or could easily be 2 goals Poland with Lewa and someone else scoring, resulting in a 3 way dead heat. The he's down $200 from the Lewa lay and the original bet is only worth about $325 for the win, with a cashout value probably less than $250 considering you can still get 1/5 on Costa to be top Spain scorer.
 
A bit too risky I think. Could end up losing both bets, if Lewa scores and other things don't go his way. Or could easily be 2 goals Poland with Lewa and someone else scoring, resulting in a 3 way dead heat. The he's down $200 from the Lewa lay and the original bet is only worth about $325 for the win, with a cashout value probably less than $250 considering you can still get 1/5 on Costa to be top Spain scorer.
That's true but I think it's either that or cashing out. It's far more riskier to just sit and hope for Lewa to score IMO.
 
so just half my return then, that's awful.



Do you know if bet365 does?



I'm not sure what to do :(

Dead heat rules is totally 100% standard over all bookies. Effectively if Lew ties he only half wins (as half finishes first and half finishes second, thus whoever scored no goals is third) so half the bet is settled as a loser. Can seem harsh if you aren't aware of it but very common with top scorer bets in the tournament overall, especially if you back e/w.
 
It's not been a good world cup for me so far but I'm thinking of putting some money on Belgium. I don't get why bookies think england are favourites.

It’s been pretty bad for me so far, down about £40. It’s quite disheartening to see so many people making a mint off this WC saying it’s easy! I still stand to make £160 back if Lukaku finishes with the golden boot, which I think will happen if they top the group. I don’t bet massive stakes so it would be a good return for me.
 
Okay thinking Colombia and Morrocco double.

Panama are atrocious and Morrocco will look to win 1 game at least.

Colombia are really good and will probably beat Senegal.
 
My head says England (draw no bet) is a great bet today. Belgium are resting players and I think Southgate will be no nonsense and set up to win. Belgium will rest players and are more likely to have an eye on their potential route through the knockouts.

My heart says don't bet on England
 
Okay thinking Colombia and Morrocco double.

Panama are atrocious and Morrocco will look to win 1 game at least.

Colombia are really good and will probably beat Senegal.

Yeah definitely take Morocco.
 
I'm struggling with what to back today. Think I'm at the point where it's win or bust for this world cup for me. I'm at about break even after winning a decent amount at the start. Been seconds away from over 1k the last couple of days and if it happens again I don't know if I can take it.
 
That's true but I think it's either that or cashing out. It's far more riskier to just sit and hope for Lewa to score IMO.

A bet on Krychowiak at evens to be top Poland scorer might be a better option. It pays out if Poland don't score. It will pay out as a dead heat if Poland do score, so there would probably be no loss on it unless there are two or more Polish scorers, even then it would still pay the majority of stake back. The only way there's no return on it would be if someone else scores twice, but if that happens, it's probably going to be Lewa, then the whole original bet is looking great.
 
I’ve just gone for a simple treble today..

Columbia, Poland, Tunisia all to win 9/1

Couldn’t find Morroco :wenger:
 
Wondering Poland will win, you often see eliminated teams turn in a good performance now the pressure is off.
 
I can’t call the Poland game as they’ve been shambolic so far but they could just as easily produce a good performance today. Therefore, I’m going to go with Colombia, Tunisia and BTTS in the Poland - Japan game. The treble pays 11/2.
 
Wondering Poland will win, you often see eliminated teams turn in a good performance now the pressure is off.

Poland are still down right awful. I don't trust them to do anything.

Dead heat rules is totally 100% standard over all bookies. Effectively if Lew ties he only half wins (as half finishes first and half finishes second, thus whoever scored no goals is third) so half the bet is settled as a loser. Can seem harsh if you aren't aware of it but very common with top scorer bets in the tournament overall, especially if you back e/w.

Would you cash out?

I'm still not sure what to do. I don't trust Lewandowski... but this world cup has been "expect the unexpected"
 
If Colombia finish second today, surely a bet on a high number of cards in the England game is a banker.

If the game plays out as a draw, England and Belgium will be separated by fair play score and it’s a lot easier to discreetly pick up a few bookings than it is to lose the game to finish second..
 
Gone for a couple of bet builders in the first two games.

Under 12 corners, under 6 cards, under 5 goals, BTTS. Japan/Colombia to win either half.

Also got a three fold of...

Colombia, Tunisia, Draw
 
10 on btts and senegal win returns 80
10 on btts and colombia win returns 39
5 on btts and a draw returns 23

So total 25 on min return 23, providing both teams score which i think is a given. Its a good hedge. Thats with coral