The Round of 32 knockout action continues this Friday with a massive triple header of FIFA World Cup football to sink our teeth into. We kick things off early with Spain taking on Austria, followed by a heavyweight European clash between Portugal and Croatia, before Switzerland faces off against Algeria in the afternoon. We bring you our best bets and daily multi below!
World Cup 2026 Day 22 Predictions & Betting Tips: Friday July 3
World Cup Day 22 Daily Multi
This three leg multi combines a qualification anchor for Spain with two highly specific tactical angles.
Leg 1: Spain vs Austria: To Qualify: Spain $1.14
Leg 2: Portugal vs Croatia: Under 2.5 Goals $2.02
Leg 3: Switzerland vs Algeria: Over 2.5 Goals $2.14
Day 22 Multi
$4.93 (1.5 Units)
Spain vs Austria Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 3 July, 05:00 AEST
Venue: Los Angeles Stadium, California
Odds: Spain $1.30 | Draw $5.20 | Austria $10.50
Spain's progression was built on suffocating teams in the middle third, using elite ball retention to dictate the tempo and starve opponents of possession. This resulted in a flawless defensive record of zero goals conceded in the group stage. That structural patience is perfectly suited to unpick an Austrian side that secured their knockout spot despite a highly vulnerable backline that leaked six goals. Austria relies heavily on an intense, high energy pressing system to force turnovers, but chasing shadows against this Spanish midfield for 90 minutes is physically exhausting. Expect Spain to systematically bypass the first line of pressure, drain the Austrian legs, and comfortably manage a clean sheet victory.
Correct Score Prediction: Spain to win 2-0 $6.00
Spain to Win to Nil
$1.98 (3 Units)
Portugal vs Croatia Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 3 July, 09:00 AEST
Venue: Toronto Stadium, Canada
Odds: Portugal $1.74 | Draw $3.50 | Croatia $5.10
Croatia's defensive profile requires context; while they conceded four times in a chaotic opening fixture against England, they have allowed just a single goal across their subsequent 180 minutes of group stage action. Zlatko Dalic’s midfield continues to operate with exceptional tactical discipline, dropping into a compact, narrow block to protect an ageing defence from quick transitions. They face a Portuguese side that was incredibly rigid during the opening phase, shipping only one goal while grinding out two scoreless draws. With both teams heavily reliant on structural organisation rather than expansive attacking football, this shapes up as a gruelling, slow paced midfield battle where clear cut scoring opportunities will be incredibly scarce.
Correct Score Prediction: Portugal to win 1-0 $7.50
Under 2.5 Goals
$2.02 (2.5 Units)
Switzerland vs Algeria Prediction, Odds & Best Bet
Kick-off: Friday 3 July, 13:00 AEST
Venue: BC Place Vancouver, Canada
Odds: Switzerland $2.03 | Draw $3.15 | Algeria $4.10
The Swiss have been an absolute revelation in the final third, using direct, vertical passing to bypass the midfield and score seven times during an undefeated opening phase. They land in Vancouver perfectly positioned to exploit an Algerian side that squeaked through the group stage despite conceding seven goals. While the North Africans possess genuine individual attacking flair, their structural discipline falls apart when forced to defend sustained pressure in wide areas. Switzerland's cohesive press and clinical finishing make them heavily favoured to control the midfield, exploit Algeria's defensive lapses, and secure their passage to the quarter finals in regular time.
Correct Score Prediction: Switzerland to win 2-1 $8.50
Switzerland to Win
$2.03 (2 Units)
