2026 FIFA World Cup: Our Wednesday best bets including England vs Croatia

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Matt Hill

Wed, 17 Jun 2026

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Expert betting tips for Wednesday June 18th 2026's matches including England vs Croatia

The final eight teams yet to play a game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup all enter the stage on Wednesday June 18th, with Portugal and England among the big hitters 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 and Felix dissect Wednesday's games.

Odds Now's best 2026 World Cup bets – Wednesday June 17th 2026


Portugal vs DR Congo


Matt:


1pt - Bruno Fernandes anytime goalscorer - 3.00 (Betfair)


1pt - Bruno Fernandes over 1.5 shots on target - 3.50 (LiveScore Bet)


Felix:


2pts - Portugal -1.5 goals Asian Handicap - 1.82 (Bet365)


1pt - Over 2.5 goals and over 6.5 corners - 2.62 (Bet365)


England vs Croatia

Matt:


2pts - Under 2.5 goals - 1.80 (Bet365)


1pt - England 1-0 Croatia correct score - 6.50 (Bet365)


Felix:


2pts - Under 2.25 goals (Asian) - 1.95 (Bet365)


1pt - England to win by exactly one goal - 3.50 (Bet365)


Ghana vs Panama


Matt:


1pt - Under 1.5 goals - 3.00 (Bet365)


1pt - No Goalscorer - 9.00 (BetVictor)


Felix:


2pts - Both Teams To Score - 1.95 (Bet365)


1pt - Panama to win - 3.30 (Bet365)


Uzbekistan vs Colombia


Matt:


2pts - Luis Diaz anytime goalscorer - 6/4 (Bet365)


1pt - Colombia win and over 3.5 match goals - 4.00 (Paddy Power)


Felix:


2pts - Eldor Shomurodov 2+ shots - 1.83 (Bet365)


1pt - Uzbekistan 1-2 Colombia correct score - 9.50 (Bet365)


Odds Now tipsters' current P/L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup


Matt Hill = +13.81pts (44.5pts staked, 58.31pts returned)


Felix Morson-Pate = -2pts (30pts staked, 28pts returned)

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's p/l

+14.00pts

7 Days

+14.00pts

30 Days

+11.55pts

Year 2026

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