In fact, I agree with you, but the bookmakers have a diametrically opposite opinion:
Austria 3.00
Wales 3.50
Scotland 3.75
Ukraine 4.50
Ukraine is considered an outsider of the A. In my opinion, this is an underestimation of Ukraine and perhaps it makes sense to bet on it, although I have no desire to freeze money for such a long period.
Austria 3.00
Wales 3.50
Scotland 3.75
Ukraine 4.50
Ukraine is considered an outsider of the A. In my opinion, this is an underestimation of Ukraine and perhaps it makes sense to bet on it, although I have no desire to freeze money for such a long period.
Bookmakers think the complete opposite thing that I think seemingly.
Because I'm expecting to see Wales defeating Austria and Ukraine moving Scotland out of their way. I definitely expect two competitive games here. But Wales and Ukraine have better attacking lines than their opponents I think. They can close their weaknesses in their defenses like this. And after that, Ukraine can beat Wales and join the World Cup.Maybe bookmakers are guided by the mood of the fans (or rather, the money that they bet on various outcomes). Perhaps fans from rich countries generate a greater flow of money for these European teams (Ukraine is also an Europe but eastern), so bookmakers are forced to give such odds. It will be interesting to see who is right in the end.