By Ryan Pitcher

Last week we announced our brand new partnership with FansBet and so if you’re thinking of having a flutter on the World Cup this summer then why not benefit yourselves and other Villa supporters in the process of doing so.

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Today I bring to the table my first betting tip of the World Cup finals and this covers the opening group matches. A tasty little 6-fold that returns around 17/2*.

Within this bet I’ve chosen four nations to win outright; Russia, France, Brazil & England. With a further two winning with a -1 one goal handicap: Argentina & Belgium.

Without the handicap Argentina are 2/7* to beat Iceland whilst Belgium are just 1/6* to get the win against Panama.

Although I feel Iceland will try and keep it tight against Messi & co, I do believe as soon as one goes in, two or three will follow and 10/11* on a -1 seems like great value.

As for Belgium – this could end up 4 or 5 goals to nil – and I was half-tempted to go with a -2 handicap. But let’s play it safe and bink a cheeky little earner to kick-start the tournament.

*prices subject to change

Bet Summary

RUSSIA to beat Saudi Arabia (5/12), Thurs 14th June

FRANCE to beat Australia (4/19), Sat 16th June

ARGENTINA to beat Iceland (3w Handicap: -1 Argentina) (10/11), Sat 16th June

BRAZIL to beat Switzerland (20/51),  Sunday 17th June

BELGIUM to beat Panama (3w Handicap: -1 Belgium) (5/9), Monday 18th June

ENGLAND to beat Tunisia (10/27), Monday 18th June

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Good luck to all that are on!