World Cup Day 20 Tipsheet: Best bets and predictions for all three games including a 20/1 treble

Ivory Coast v Norway - Goals expected

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Tuesday, 18:00
Live on BBC

Norway only know one way to play. Each of their three Group games at the World Cup saw five goals scored - eight for Norway and seven for the opposition.

Their attacking duo of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard mitigates against a poor defence, if the opposition scores two, the Vikings will score three.

It's worked so far, barring the 4-1 defeat against France in their last group match. Ståle Solbakken made wholesale changes for that game though, Les Bleus dominated the first half, took their foot of the gas and Norway actually had a chance to make it 3-2 from the spot.

Anyway, all of the Scandinavian nations' big hitters were completely rested, so they'll be raring to go for this clash and at the prices available backing over 2.5 goals appeals. 

Ivory Coast have netted a goal in all three of their games at the finals, racking up an expected-goals of 4.05. 

At 11/43.75, an industry best price, I also think Erling Haaland's price to commit 2+ fouls is worth a punt.

The bet has clicked in each of his two appearances at the tournament and he averaged 0.8 fouls per game in the 25/26 season.

France v Sweden Tip - Back foul play at 9/25.50

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Tuesday, 22:00
Live on ITV

At 1.292/7 to win in 90 minutes with the Betfair Exchange, France are expected to breeze through this round-of-32 clash with Sweden. 

Les Bleus scored 10 times in the group stages, winning all three games, and have lost just one World Cup game since 2014. Even that came with the asterisk that it was the final group game and with France already qualified, Didier Deschamps made wholesale changes.

Opponents Sweden won their opening game against Tunisia 5-1, lost the following game to the Netherlands by the same scoreline and needed a long range strike from Anthony Elanga to get the point required against Japan to see them qualify. 

Isak Hien was forced off in that fixture with a muscle injury which will keep him out of the remainder of the tournament and in terms of the betting, it's his replacement who interests me here. 

Lucas Bergvall has committed four fouls in 112 minutes of World Cup action this summer, 3.07 fouls per 90, and has been shown a card. 

In the Premier League for Tottenham, he averaged exactly one foul per game but it is worth noting he made more appearances from the bench then he did start games. 

On Tuesday, Bergvall will be marshalling Desire Doue, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.

The quartet have drawn 10 fouls this summer, half of which won by Olise who plays in the 10 slot. 

So at industry best prices of 5/42.25 and 9/25.50, backing Bergvall to commit 2+ fouls and 3+ fouls appeals here. 

Mexico v Ecuador Tip - Back the co-hosts to get eliminated

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Wednesday, 02:00
Live on ITV

At another industry best price, I cannot look past Ecuador to qualify at 31/202.55. 

Sure, Mexico has the home advantage, the baying ground which comes with it, the heat and the altitude. But it also comes with pressure. 

El Tri topped the group with maximum points ahead of South Africa (knocked-out in the R32), South Korea and Czechia. 

None of those three have the quality of their next opponents so this is the nation's first test at the finals and Ecuador have shown their credentials.

Unlucky to come away with only a point against Ivory Coast and Curacao - failing to score from an xG of 3.85 - they came from behind against a full strength Germany to sneak into third spot. 

Much has been made of the South Americans and their status as dark horses. I think they'll vindicate a few by pulling off a scalp against the co-hosts here.

Jimmy's Acca - Back my best bets in a treble at 20/121.00

With Betfair's Bet £10 Get £10 on ACCAs or bet builders at the World Cup I'm touting my best bets in a treble.

Now read Paul Higham's Ivory Coast v Norway tips featuring a 9/110.00 bet builder