Altenar’s Dinos Stranomitis discusses Altenar’s trading room and its predictions for the upcoming World Cup, sharing his findings and insights in the article below …
Altenar’s trading department has created an in-depth analysis of all the groups for this World Cup, and there are some significant findings we consider important—not only for predicting the Cup winner but also for understanding the overall excitement and entertainment this World Cup may deliver to fans around the globe.
Considering the probabilities, it looks like the final eight teams to reach the quarterfinals could include:
- Netherlands vs. Argentina
- Spain vs. Brazil
- England vs. France
- Belgium vs. Portugal
We’d usually avoid predictions for such high-level matches, but it seems the global market is leaning slightly toward Brazil over Argentina, France, and England.
However, at Altenar, we certainly believe that unpredictable factors could shake up these matchups, ultimately allowing some unexpected teams to impress fans and become the pleasant surprises of the tournament.
One such factor is that the tournament takes place mid-season for major domestic leagues, giving national teams limited time to prepare.
We also face last-minute injuries to key players, and coaches have minimal time to test substitutions—often relying solely on instinct.
Not to mention that playing football at 11:00 a.m. in the middle of the desert isn’t exactly popular among players who are used to prime-time evening kickoffs—or at the very least, late afternoon.
On a bolder note, Altenar’s trading team sees a real chance for Croatia (last tournament’s finalist) to be eliminated during the group stage.
Japan could potentially challenge Germany or Spain—perhaps even both. Iran is expected to have strong crowd support, but they’ll face a tough battle against the USA and England.
In fact, this group is considered the most unpredictable, also featuring Wales, which we view as the team with the least chance to advance. And don’t overlook Denmark—with such a solid, well-organized squad, they could upset France and claim the top spot in Group Four.
In summary, we anticipate a few surprising outcomes, but if everything goes according to the numbers, the final should feature Brazil and France.
That said, always remember: mathematics describe an average life—but life is never average. At Altenar, we’re on alert 24/7 to cover this World Cup with a wide range of special markets to keep every bettor excited about every single goal.
