Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s World Cup Best Bets Today — Matchday 30

“Bear Bets” are real bets that Chris “The Bear” Fallica actually makes.

There is one team that has now caught my attention, which was not the case before this tournament started.

So it’s only right that I include him in my latest efforts.

This is how I play on matchday 30 – the third day of the quarter-finals.

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World Cup Best Bet — Saturday 11th July

England vs Norway

I hope this one lives up to the hype.

Norway has been one of the best stories in the world and a team I have underestimated. I really like both teams to score angle and wouldn’t mind having fun with exact results like 2-2 or 3-2.

Erling Haaland is so familiar with many of these players – and vice versa – so it’s an interesting subplot. Jarrell Quansah is out for a red card. Not only was England’s appeal rejected, but FIFA called another match, which could be a semi-final against Argentina. So that is a reason to expect goals.

In addition, four English players are on yellow cards – Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly and Declan Rice. Any of them take a card, they also miss out on a potential semi-final.

I would think that England might be a bit timid here as a result and that should result in at least one goal from Norway. I’m sure England would love to get a multi-goal lead and make some changes to get these guys off the field, but who knows if they’ll get that opportunity.

Argentina vs. Switzerland

Lionel Messi could win a Golden Boot – even if Argentina miss the final (Getty Images)

Switzerland were non-existent offensively against Colombia without young star Johan Manzambi. I don’t believe he’s going to play here, which again means we’re probably looking at a Swiss side that might struggle to put the ball in the net.

But that was also believed to be the case for Cape Verde and Egypt against Argentina.

I’ll just take what’s given and that’s Lionel Messi as the goalscorer anytime. It is undeniable.

I’m also adding the Messi Golden Boot to my future. Argentina should come through here, which means three more games. I would expect if the third game is third place Messi would play.

It’s his last World Cup and I’m sure Argentina would love to send him off with the Golden Boot – whether it comes via the final or not.