2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Saturday best bets including Germany vs Ivory Coast

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Matt Hill

Sat, 20 Jun 2026

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Expert betting tips for Friday June 19th 2026's matches including Germany vs Ivory Coast

Matchday Two of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reaches the halfway stage on Saturday with Group E and Group F back in action.


As always, our football tipsters have got you covered with their best analysis and betting angles ahead of all four matches.


If you aren't already, make sure to get subscribed to the Odds Now YouTube channel! We believe our World Cup Daily Betting Show is the best free daily insight you will find anywhere on this summer's tournament.


You can enjoy the latest episode below, as Matt Hill and Felix Morson-Pate dissect Saturday's games.

Odds Now's best 2026 World Cup bets – Saturday June 20th 2026


Netherlands vs Japan


Matt:


2pts - Under 2.5 goals - 1.95 (LiveScore Bet)


1pt - Alexander Isak anytime scorer - 4.40 (Sporting Index)


Felix:


2pts - Under 2.5 goals - 1.95 (LiveScore Bet)


1pt - Netherlands 1-0 Sweden correct score - 7.50 (Bet365)


Germany vs Ivory Coast


Matt:


2pts - Germany win and BTTS - 3.20 (Bet365)


1pt - Yan Diomande anytime scorer - 5.00 (William Hill)


Felix:


2pts - Both Teams To Score - 1.80 (Bet365)


1pt - Nico Schlotterbeck 1+ SOT - 4.20 (LiveScore Bet)


Ecuador vs Curucao


Matt:


2pts - Ecuador win and under 3.5 goals - 2.00 (SkyBet)


1pt - Moises Caicedo SOT from outside box - 3.20 (QuinnBet)


Felix:


2pts - Ecuador win and under 3.5 goals - 2.00 (SkyBet)


1pt - Ecuador 2-0 Curucao correct score - 6.50 (Star Sports)


Tunisia vs Japan


Matt:


2pts - Ayase Ueda anytime scorer - 2.75 (Bet365)


1pt - Japan win and BTTS - 4.20 (QuinnBet)


Felix:


2pts - Japan -1 Asian Handicap - 1.95 (Bet365)


1pt - Japan to win both halves - 4.20 (BoyleSports)


Matt Hill is Odds Now's Head of Content and leads our digital operation, while also offering his insight as a tipster across darts and football.

Having worked in the industry for the best part of a decade, including extended stints with Betfred and LiveScore, Matt joined the project in May 2024 with the sole aim of making Odds Now a key player in the betting content space.

He has also forged a reputation as a respected darts tipster, landing numerous three-figure outright winners over the years, while his love for lower league football also helps him pick out the odd obscure winner in that space.

When not at the editorial desk, Matt enjoys travelling the country supporting his beloved Carlisle United FC, chucking a few arrows and spending time with his young family.


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