Betting on the World Cup Qatar 2022 – How to prepare

World Cup season is upon us! With the countdown now on until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in October, the international playoffs have begun, and the tension is starting to mount. The world’s biggest football tournament (or, ahem, soccer) is set to kick off for the first time in Qatar, the luxury Middle Eastern that’s now home to some of the most prestigious sporting events globally.

But even if you can’t give yourself a vacay and head across to Qatar to watch the action in person, you’re still able to follow along at home. Whether it’s at the pub with a cheeky pint or two, with friends at home with a few pizzas, or on the big screen down at the park – you’ll be able to follow the action live.

And as is the time old tradition, why not up the ante on the games played by placing bets on who’ll win what? Support your home team, root for the underdogs, or try and play the odds? The choice is yours…

Ready to have a punt?

Calling all novice punters! If you love football and are thinking of placing a good wager on the upcoming World Cup, these tips are certainly for you…

We have everything you need to get prepped for all the games and put your bets on to hopefully have a big win – not just for your side but for your bank balance too!

Have your betting account ready in advance

There’s nothing worse than seeing the lead up to a game, realising you want to place a bet, and then not having a betting account ready to go. Make sure that you have registered on the site, app, or platform of your choice and deposited funds well in advance of the comp starting. Serious punters know that it’s good to have a back up betting account on another platform ready to go too – just in case there are any hiccups or outages with your preferred option.

Make sure that the bookie or bookies that you’ve settled on have easy payout terms so that you don’t have to jump through hoops if you want a make a quick post-match withdrawal to buy the next round at the pub. Because nothing should stand in the way of a good old celebration!

Prepare your schedule in advance

Want to watch live to see how things are playing out in real time? While you’ll always be able to find somewhere that’s screening the Cup live from the game, it’s important to remember that there will be a time difference – unless you’re on the same meridian as Qatar. For instance, if you’re in the UK, Qatar is two hours ahead, but if you’re watching from Sydney, matches start seven hours behind.

This is why it’s a good idea to create your own schedule and map out all the games you want to watch in local time. If you pop it into your calendar and create reminders before the games start you’ll never have to miss a second.

Cross-reference your odds

Not all betting houses will display the same odds at all times. If you really want to get serious about placing your bets, then you should take a look at multiple different bookies to see which gives you the best odds for your bet. This is another reason why it can be a clever move to have multiple accounts with multiple bookmakers.

Check your team’s form

Now this may or may not be an essential activity, depending on how seriously you take your betting. You can check how teams match up in preliminaries, against similar teams, and even how they’re fairing in the warmer Qatar weather. You may also like to dig into the details on players and matchups. This could include whether certain players look a bit tender or are injury prone, whether they have a habit of getting carded, or missing goals. Think about each side’s offensive and defensive strategies to date and who you think will be superior in the match up.

The alternative to doing all this type of research yourself is to read along with what the experts are saying in your local sports mag, on the telly, or online.

Remember to be a good sport

Whether your backed team wins or loses, it’s important to be a good sport about it – no one likes a post-match fight or scuffle. So if your mates are rubbing it in your face and cheering like maniacs and you feel like you’re starting to lose your cool – just take a step outside, take a deep breath, and remember to rise above it. Because every team will have its day.

Betting on the World Cup Qatar 2022 – How to prepare