While France is the big favorite in its game vs Australia, there is no such thing as free money and thinking that is a 100% winning bet. Surprises always happen at world cups and not saying that Australia will win, but always be cautious also.
Yes, the problem is to find the balance between "sure bet" and "high odds". Similar situation we had many times with F1.
Now, we may take for example England (1.26) - Iran (12.04). And 4.55 for draw. I do not think 1.2 is worth risk.
Indeed, but in F1 it is even more hard to predict as there can always something (a crash, mechanical defect,
).
I would also like to vouch to be able to bet on the outright winner for the world cup. They do it for a every grand slam tennis, so hopefully it will come online also for the world cup!