2022 World Cup Group A Betting Odds

Author: Steven D. Thompson

Updated: 20/01/2025 11:20 AM

The group stage action at the 2022 World Cup with Group A. Bookies have already come out with some enticing 2022 World Cup Group A betting odds. We are here to help you find the WC Group A odds that give you the most value and locate the best football betting sites that have them. Read on to learn more about Group A and its betting options.

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Teams in Group A - the Netherlands with a Point to Prove, Senegal and Ecuador Ready to Pounce

Group A boasts heavy favourites in the Netherlands, tournament dark horses in Senegal, South American hot-shots in Ecuador, and hosts in Qatar. Host nation Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium on November 20th, but all eyes in Group A will be on the Netherlands.

The Dutch have a super-talented squad but failed to qualify for the previous World Cup. If Senegal and Ecuador smell blood, things can get tricky for the Oranje once again. As for the hosts, they will do their best, but we have a feeling it won't be enough to secure qualification. Let's look at the chances of each team and see which nation will end up winning Group A.

Ecuador - Can the Ecuadorians Repeat their CONMEBOL Form?

Ecuador has a decent chance to qualify from Group A even though bookmakers will have you believe otherwise. The Ecuadorians drew 1-1 with Argentina and Brazil in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers. In addition to keeping Lionel Messi and Neymar quiet, they also thrashed Columbia 6-1 and defeated Uruguay 4-2 on the road to the 2022 World Cup.

So, despite the Ecuadorians not being the top seed in Group A but the third favourites behind the Netherlands and Senegal, they will be fancying their chances. Backing them to qualify at is a pretty smart bet.

Netherlands - Will the Favourites Deliver?

Bookmakers have the Netherlands as odds-on favourites to win Group A. However, backing the Dutch is rarely straightforward. That's because their World Cup performances are either very good or abysmal. For instance, they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup but finished as runners-up in 2010 and were third in 2014.

So, which Dutch side will show up in this competition? Will it be Dr Jekyll or Mr Hyde? Bookies seem to think the Dutch will walk through Group A and win it with ease. However, we advise caution.

Qatar - Will the Hosts Survive their First World Cup Appearance?

No one talks about Qatar winning Group A, and there are only a few backing the hosts to qualify from the group. So, what can they hope for? Well, one look at those Qatar odds tells you that getting a draw would be great for the hosts and getting two will be massive.

However, don't expect the hosts to light up the stage with their performances. They have already made history by hosting this World Cup and appearing in it, and that's enough in our books.

Senegal - Mane to Lead Senegal to 2022 World Cup Glory?

According to bookmakers, there are two favorites to win Group A - the Netherlands and Senegal. However, unlike the Dutch, the Senegalese won't have to deal with the pressure of being the top dog in their group. And that can only help them. We have a feeling Sadio Mane and Co will be the surprise package of World Cup 2022, and backing them to qualify from Group A, with quite impressive odds, is the least you can do.

WC Group A Winner Betting Odds

The Dutch are heavy favourites to win Group A, and the low Netherlands odds you see at bookmakers indicate that. If you are looking for a good value bet though, Ecuador and Senegal can deliver it. The two nations can spring a surprise and catch the Dutch off-guard, and if they do, you will benefit from some decent WC Group A odds.

To Win	Powbet	LeoVegas	Greatwin	Freshbet
Ecuador	7.00	5.80	7.00	6.95
Qatar Netherlands	1.40	1.44	1.40	1.40
Qatar	14.00	11.50	14.00	14.90
Senegal	5.60	5.25	5.60	5.45

Betting on Group A Qualifying Teams

The Group A qualifying teams market gives you lower odds but better chances of winning. The Dutch are shoo-ins to qualify, but the Netherlands' odds here are minimal. Ecuador and Senegal are also in with a chance to progress from Group A and get decent WC Group A odds to boot. Hosts Qatar are World Cup long-shots, and bookies treat them as such.

To Qualify	Powbet	LeoVegas	Greatwin	Freshbet
Ecuador	2.00	2.00	2.00	2.00
Netherlands	1.12	1.10	1.12	1.12
Qatar	6.60	4.80	6.60	6.60
Senegal	1.72	1.67	1.72	1.72

Other Possible Bets on Group A

In addition to betting on which team will win Group A and which will qualify from it, you can also place several other group-related World Cup bets. For instance, you can predict which team won't qualify from the group. In essence, this is the opposite of backing teams to qualify from Group A.

You can also bet on which team will finish last in Group A. Needless to say, hosts Qatar are the favourites to finish rock bottom. Other Group A bets available to you include the number of wins for a particular team, which team will score the most/least goals, which side will concede the most/least goals, etc.

World Cup Group A Matches: Dates, Kick-Off Times & Odds

Six games will be played in Group A, including the World Cup opener, and we will watch all of them. However, if we had to pick two Group A matches that excite us the most, we would go with the World Cup opener and Senegal vs the Netherlands.

The first match of the tournament will get record viewership figures, not because it will be spectacular, but because it is the opener of a fantastic competition that we have been waiting for years. The second game we are really looking forward to is Senegal vs the Netherlands. It will be super-exciting to watch as both teams boast fantastic offensive lines and strikers, many of whom are favourites for the World Cup Golden Boot award. That usually results in goals galore.

Here's the full list of Group A matches with dates and kick-off times (local):

Date	Time	Game	Home	Draw	Away
20/11/2022	07:00 PM	Qatar vs Ecuador (GMT+3	3.25	3.25	2.22
21/11/2022	07:00 PM	Senegal vs Netherlands (GMT+3)	5.50	3.75	1.64
25/11/2022	04:00 PM	Qatar vs Senegal (GMT+3)	3.60	3.25	2.08
25/11/2022	07:00 PM	Netherlands vs Ecuador (GMT+3)	1.70	3.75	5.00
29/11/2022	06:00 PM	Ecuador vs Senegal (GMT+3)	TBD	TBD	TBD
29/11/2022	06:00 PM	Netherlands vs Qatar (GMT+3)	TBD	TBD	TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Times has Qatar Played in a World Cup?

This is the first World Cup appearance for hosts Qatar. The team qualified automatically, as it is the World Cup host nation.

How Many Times has the Netherlands Won the World Cup?

The Netherlands has never won the World Cup. In fact, the Dutch are the team with the most World Cup finals (3) but are yet to win one.

Which Teams are the Favourites to Qualify from World Cup Group A?

The Dutch and Senegalese are the two favourites to qualify from Group A, but Ecuador also has a chance of progressing to the Round of 16.