World Cup Outright Betting: France Supported After Easy Opening Win

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The World Cup outright betting saw the holders France being supported after a comfortable 4-1 first match win over Australia. The ‘Les Bleus’ have been backed into 13/2 with BetUK, with the five-time winners Brazil remaining the World Cup favourites. Latest World Cup outright betting odds below.

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World Cup Holders Backed After First Match Romp Over Australia

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World Cup holders France got off to a nervy start in their opening Group D match with Australia – going a goal down in the 9th minute and after the incredible shock that Saudi Arabia delivered to Argentina earlier in the day – French fans feared the worse.

However, it wasn’t long before normal business was resumed with Adrien Rabiot levelling up in the 27th minute and with France veteran Olivier Giroud grabbing a second just 5 mins later (watch below) the current World Cup champions were back in control.

With their talisman Kylian Mbappe adding a third in the 68th minute and Giroud grabbing a fourth in the 71st min saw the Les Bleus pull away from the Socceroos to give their World Cup title defence the perfect start.

That win saw France backed into @ 13/2 with BetUK in the World Cup outright betting market, plus they are also @ 3/1 for a top two finish (reach the final) or @ 7/5 to make the final four.

Brazil @ 3/1 with BetUK are still the clear World Cup 2022 betting favourites, despite not kicking a ball yet at the tournament.

A £10 win on France @ 13/2 with BetUK wins you £65 (plus your stake back) if the Les Bleus go onto win!

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Olivier Giroud Equals Thierry Henry Scoring Record

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After scoring the second and fourth goals in France’s 4-1 easy win over Australia on Tuesday, Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry’s all-time scoring record of 51 international goals.

Giroud (36), who plays his club football these days at AC Milan, is the second most capped France player in their World Cup squad with 115 appearances, behind goalie Hugo Lloris (140).

Giroud and Mbappe Both Backed For Golden Boot After Solid Start

Having both scored on France’s opening World Cup group game, then it was no shock to see Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud supported in the Golden Boot betting market too.

Mbappe, who is on one goal, is @ 7/1 with BetUK, while Giroud, who netted two in France’s 4-1 win over Australia, is @ 10/1 with BetUK.


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Latest 2022 World Cup Outright Betting Odds

Brazil remain the 2022 World Cup outright betting favourites despite not playing a game yet – their first fixture is on Thursday 24th Nov against Serbia.

England and France are now disputing the World Cup second favourites slots, with Argentina pushed out in the betting after their shock first game defeat to Saudi Arabia.

2022 World Cup Outright Odds Odds Bookmaker
Brazil
3/1 BetOnline logo
France 13/2 BetOnline logo
England
15/2 BetOnline logo
Argentina
17/2 BetOnline logo
Spain
10/1 BetOnline logo
Germany
12/1 BetOnline logo
Netherlands 13/1 BetOnline logo
Portugal
15/1 BetOnline logo

Note: Odds are subject to change and others on request.

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WATCH: France v Australia Match Highlights

https://youtu.be/zDljZi9nTVE

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