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