2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Thursday best bets including Portugal vs Croatia
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues on Thursday with three more last 32 games on the menu including well-fancied Portugal's clash with 2018 finalists Croatia.
Pre-tournament joint-favourites Spain are also looking for a safe passage into the last 16 when they take on Austria, while
As always, Odds Now are on the ball when it comes to betting insight, with our World Cup Daily Betting Show hosts Matt Hill and Adam Drury giving their best wagres for the action.
You can watch the Odds Now Daily Betting Show below – and scroll down a bit further for a handy collation of Matt and Adam's best bets for Wednesday's matches.
Matt:
2pts - Spain to win and under 3.5 goals - 2.00 (BoyleSports)
1pt - Spain to win by exactly one goal- 3.60 (Bet365)
Adam:
1pt - Spain to win and under 3.5 goals - 2.00 (Boyle Sports)
0.5pts - Xaver Schlager to be carded - 5.50 (10bet)
Matt:
2.5pts - Under 2.5 goals - 1.80 (AK Bets)
1pt - Nuno Mendes 1+ assist - 7.00 (Betfred)
Adam:
0.5pts - Draw - 3.70 (QuinnBet)
0.5pts - Croatia to qualify - 3.25 (Paddy Power)
Matt:
2pts - Switzerland to win - 2.10 (Quinn Bet)
1pt - Johan Manzambi anytime scorer - 4.33 (Bet365)
0.5pt - Switzerland win, Manzambi anytime + over 1.5 goals - 7.00 (Bet365)
Adam:
1.5pts - Manzambi 2+ shots and Xhaka 1+ shot - 2.05 (Spreadex)
1pt - Switzerland to win - 2.10 (Quinn Bet)
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.
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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