JustBet Gold Rush 2018 — France to beat Belgium at $2.45, England to beat Croatia at $2.40
Goal Rush 2018 has been scintillating thus far, and now it’s down to the final four teams to battle for the right to be crowned the best team in the world. Will it be France, Belgium, Croatia or England? Goal Rush 2018 previews these two sumptuous semi-finals.
First up it will be favourites France up against the classy Belgians, after which the young and impressive England square off against the battle-hardened Croatians.
France head into their World Cup semi-final clash with Belgium looking to reach their third final in six attempts, and they do so on the backs of victories over Argentina and Uruguay. Belgium have reached the semi-finals for just the second time in their history however, the Red Devils currently boast a 100% record during this tournament and their ‘Golden Generation’ will want to end this tournament as world champions.
France needed a controversial penalty and a very fortuitous own goal to beat Australia in their opening game, after that few had predicted that they would reach this far. They, however, delivered in style in the knockout stages with dominant performances against a hapless Argentina and Uruguay to send both packing back to South America. Like France, Kylian Mbappe has got better as the tournament has progressed, and the attacker’s performance against Argentina marked his arrival on the world stage.
Belgium have established themselves as one of the most feared teams over the past few years, but only with an impressive 2-1 victory over Brazil did they really make people stand up and take notice. They are currently on a wave of 24 matches unbeaten with superstars Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard looking mesmeric at times. That said, there remains a vulnerability at the back which will give France the confidence that they can breach their defence. France have been winless in their last three outings against Belgium; however, they have kept three clean sheets in their last four overall matches, with Argentina the only team to score against them in open play at this World Cup. While Belgium are unbeaten in their last 24 matches, they have won all five of their games at the 2018 World Cup so far.
The betting tip — both teams to score in a thrilling encounter and Belgium to win.
The JustBet odds on the match are as follows:
France to win $2.45, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $2,450.
Belgium to win $3.10, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $3,100.
Odds of a draw, $3.10, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $3,100.
Odds on the home team (France) winning the game 2-1, at full time, $9.50, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $9,500.
Odds on the away team (Belgium) winning the game 1-3, at full time, $30.00, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $30,000.
Odds on the game drawing 2-2 at full time, $15.00, which means that a $1,000 bet would pay $15,000!!!
Now, for the second semi-final match tomorrow, Wednesday July 11 – at 1:00 pm local time. That match pits two of the more exciting teams at Goal Rush 2018, as the impressive England and the resolute but classy Croatians will battle for the right to play in the 2018 World Cup final.
Croatia have had a nervy path to the semi-finals, with each of their first two knockout stage matches going to penalty shoot-outs, including their quarter-finals victory over hosts Russia. Croatia, however, possess a match winner in Luka Modric, as his display so far in the tournament has only enhanced his already sky-high reputation as one of the world’s best midfielders, while Ivan Rakitic and Perisic, on either side of him, have been a terrific foil for the little maestro.
England are just two games away from glory as they take on Croatia in this much anticipated clash following a superb run in the competition so far. They saw off Sweden with a confident if not classy display in the quarter-finals, sparking scenes of wild jubilation back in England over the weekend. This Croatia team will provide England with their toughest challenge so far in Russia, but the three Lions will be confident they can prevail and reach the final, especially as Croatia have played back-to-back extra-time games and have numerous injury concerns heading into the game. Amazingly, three of the four knockout stage matches between these two sides have gone to penalties. These two European powerhouses do carry a lot of history. One such accession came on one infamous November night in 2008, Scott Carson fumbled Niko Kranjcar’s strike into his own net and England lost the Euro final. Arguably worse had come one year earlier when Gary Neville’s back-pass inexplicably bobbled over Paul Robinson’s right foot and into the net. Whatever happens on Wednesday, these two nations will treat football fans to a spectacle to remember. So kick back, grab a beer, and enjoy the game, brought to you by Goal Rush 2018.