May 23 - If Group E is the World Cup soccer group of death then Group F is the group of domination, and the latest World Cup odds to win this group certainly reflect this. There's only one team as far as the betting is concerned, and that's the mighty Brazil.
It helps that there is a lack of depth in this group. Australia, Japan, and a Croatia team that looks past its prime would seem unlikely to threaten a Brazilian team that looks unbeatable on paper.
Here are the very latest Group F odds as posted on Bet365.com, a sportsbook that has impressed us with the sheer number of World Cup prop betting markets that they're offering their clients.
Brazil 1/4 Croatia 5/1 Australia 14/1 Japan 14/1
1/4 on Brazil is probably worth taking, at least as part of a larger World Cup parlay. It is hard to imagine that they will drop a point here.
The race is on for second and qualification for the next round, however. Japan will be industrious and full of pluck but might struggle to score goals.
Croatia look overrated this time around, although their World Cup record is excellent.
Australia could do surprisingly well here as they have quality players at key positions. Their ability to score goals could see them through to the second round.
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