World Cup Group B: How Each Team Can Qualify, Predictions & Betting Picks

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World Cup Group B: How Each Team Can Qualify, Predictions & Betting Picks

The final round of Group B matches is here, and we have all the breakdown, predictions, and betting angles you need for these decisive fixtures.

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World Cup Group B Fixtures

  • Switzerland vs. Canada – June 24, 12:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM BST (BC Place, Vancouver)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar – June 24, 12:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM BST (Lumen Field, Seattle)

How Each Team Can Qualify From World Cup Group B

The group is incredibly tight heading into the final matchday. Canada leads the pack on 4 points (thanks to a massive 6-0 win over Qatar), Switzerland sits in second with 2 points, while Bosnia and Qatar both have 1 point apiece.

Here is how each nation can secure a spot in the Round of 32:

Canada (4 pts, +6 GD)

To finish 1st: A win or a draw against Switzerland guarantees Canada top spot in the group.

To qualify: They are essentially through. Even if they lose to Switzerland, it would take a virtually impossible goal-differential swing from the other match to drop them out of the top two.

Switzerland (2 pts, 0 GD)

To finish 1st: The Swiss must defeat Canada to leapfrog them into 1st place.

To qualify: A win guarantees qualification. A draw will also see them through as long as Bosnia and Qatar tie, or if the winner of that match doesn’t surpass them on goal difference. If Switzerland loses, they will have to hope for a draw in the other game or rely on advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (1 pt, -3 GD)

To qualify: Bosnia must defeat Qatar to have a realistic chance of leaping into the top two (which requires a Swiss loss and a swing in goal difference).

However, a win would put them on 4 points, which is highly likely to see them advance as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Qatar (1 pt, -6 GD)

To qualify: Qatar’s tournament lives depend on beating Bosnia. Because of their heavy -6 goal differential, finishing in the top two is highly improbable, but a victory would put them on 4 points and give them a fighting chance at a third-place qualification slot.

World Cup Group B Predictions

Based on  projected results, the group will conclude with Canada and Switzerland securing automatic knockout births, Bosnia left on the bubble, and Qatar eliminated.

Predicted Finish Team Points Goal Difference Status
1st Canada 5 +6 Qualified
2nd Switzerland 5 +3 Qualified
3rd Bosnia & Herzegovina 4 -1 Awaiting Wild-Card Spots
4th Qatar 1 -8

Switzerland vs. Canada Best Bets

Canada has been the story of the group after their historic 6-0 clinical dismantling of Qatar.

Jesse Marsch has the co-hosts playing fearless, high-press football. Switzerland, ever the tournament veterans, are incredibly tough to break down but have lacked a bit of a clinical edge in their consecutive draws.

Expect Canada to utilize their home crowd advantage at BC Place to frustrate the Swiss.

Prediction: Switzerland 1-1 Canada

Best Bet: Draw or Canada Draw No Bet

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar Best Bets

Qatar has struggled mightily to handle the physicality of this group, while Bosnia still boasts the veteran savvy of Edin Džeko.

The analytics heavily favor the European side here, with simulations giving Bosnia over a 65% chance to take the points.

Bosnia’s defense should hold firm against a Qatar side desperate to find the back of the net.

Prediction: Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 Qatar

Best Bet: Bosnia and Herzegovina to Win