TLDR
- Betano data shows 71% of bettors expect Argentina to beat England in the semi-final.
- France are seen as even stronger favorites, with 79% predicting a win over Spain.
- Kylian Mbappe is the top pick to score against Spain, backed by 60% of users.
- Lionel Messi leads scoring predictions for the Argentina vs England match, at 34%.
- Jude Bellingham is slightly ahead of Harry Kane in fan predictions for England’s top scorer.
Kaizen Gaming has shared new betting data from its Betano platform ahead of the World Cup semi-finals. The numbers show which teams and players fans expect to shine this week.
The data comes from Betano’s “To Qualify” market. It reflects real selections made by users, not just opinions.
Argentina and France Favored to Advance
Argentina are the clear favorite against England. Betano reports that 71% of users picked Argentina to reach the final.
That leaves 29% backing England to pull off the win. The match is one of two semi-finals this week.
France face an even stronger prediction. Betano data shows 79% of users expect France to beat Spain and move on.
That means only 21% of bettors think Spain will advance. It is the widest gap seen between any two teams in this round.
Both matches will decide who reaches the World Cup final. Fans are watching closely to see if the data matches what happens on the field.
Mbappe and Messi Lead Scoring Predictions
Betano also tracked predictions for who will score first. Kylian Mbappe leads this list for the France versus Spain match.
Sixty percent of users picked Mbappe to score at some point in the game. That makes him the most backed player across both semi-finals.
The Golden Boot race is still open, though. Lionel Messi is the top pick for the Argentina versus England match.
Messi received support from 34% of users who expect him to score. He remains one of the tournament’s most watched players heading into the final rounds.
For England, Jude Bellingham is the most backed player to score. He picked up support from 28% of Betano users.
Bellingham has been in strong form since the quarter-finals. That form appears to be shaping fan expectations for this match.
Harry Kane follows closely behind Bellingham. The England captain was backed by 20% of users to find the net.
The gap between the two players is small. It suggests fans see either one as capable of scoring for England.
Betano’s data gives a clear picture of fan sentiment before kickoff. It does not predict outcomes, but shows what supporters expect based on their own selections.
Both semi-finals are set to be closely watched. The results will determine which two teams meet in the World Cup final.
