2022 World Cup Same Game Parlay Picks & Predictions: Sunday (12/4)
And just like that, we are onto the 2022 FIFA World Cup knockout round, as single-elimination bracket-style play is set to begin on Saturday morning. After the USA’s fate is decided on Saturday, four teams will be in action Sunday as Group D winner France takes on Poland and Group B winner England takes on Senegal.
Let’s take a closer look at both action and two single-game parlays I have cooked up for the Sunday slate.
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2022 World Cup Same Game Parlay Picks & Predictions: Sunday (12/4)
France vs. Poland (Al-Thumama Stadium, Al-Thumama; 10 a.m.)
- Leg 1: France (-370)
- Leg 2: Anytime Goalscorer – Antoine Griezmann (+160)
- Leg 3: Over 3.5 Goals (+210)
The defending World Cup champions had many skeptics going into this tournament but should have mostly eliminated them in the group round as they are now full of confidence going into the knockout stage.
Les Bleus may have lost their most recent match against Tunisia, but they could rotate their lineup because they had already secured a spot in the knockout round. Even so, Antoine Griezmann should have scored an equalizer for France had he not been flagged for offside by a hair.
They will compete against a Poland team that scored goals in just one of its three games in the group stage, with both of its goals coming against Saudi Arabia. Czeslaw Michniewicz, the team’s head coach, is aware that his team must advance the ball forward more if they are to stand a chance against the World Cup champions.
Look for the reigning champs to roll in this one as Griezmann gets his revenge.
Parlay Odds: +400
England vs. Senegal (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 2 p.m.)
- Leg 1: Tie – Regulation (+295)
- Leg 2: Anytime Goalscorer – Harry Kane (+115)
- Leg 3: Over 2.5 Goals (-235)
Despite the United States’ sturdy backline withstanding a dominant performance from Gregg Berhalter’s team in a hard-fought game that ended 0-0, table-topping England easily defeated the Islamic Republic of Iran 6-2 and Wales 3-0 to finish first in their respective group.
The attacking talent in Gareth Southgate’s team is crucial for success, and it’ll be challenged here against an underrated Senegal side. Few teams have the ability to start players like Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka before switching to the bench for new dynamics from Marcus Rashford, Jack Grealish, and Phil Foden.
But regardless of who starts or comes off the bench against a difficult Sengalese team, Southgate will need all of his players to be prepared. Senegal’s path to the quarterfinals has not been easy, as they needed to defeat Ecuador in their final group match to guarantee their spot in the round of 16.
They could not afford to lose against Qatar and Ecuador after losing their first game to the Netherlands. With five different players contributing to each of their goals, including Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, manager Aliou Cisse will enjoy having several players in his team he can count on to perform when called upon.
I like for Harry Kane to find the scorer’s sheet for the first time in these games as England grinds out a tight game that requires overtime.
Parlay Odds: +2200
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