The opening round of games in the group stage is almost complete, and it’s fair to say that things have not gone as expected. This is especially true when you look at the favorites, none of whom have really come out and impressed in their opening games. Day 4 was perhaps the most shocking day of the tournament so far, as the current world champions are now right behind the 8-ball after a loss.
Germany going down to Mexico was not the only surprise on this day, so let’s take a look at how it all played out, and how it all looked from a 2018 FIFA World Cup betting perspective.
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The UNDER hit again, taking the O/U to 3-6-1 on the tournament. This was a rare win for the underdog, too, taking the moneyline to 6-2-2. The underdogs have done a good job of covering the spread, though, and with Mexico taking this one, the favorites have only covered in 4 of the 10 games played to this point.
2018 FIFA World Cup Betting Review: Day 4
Moment of the Day 👀
When @HirvingLozano70 scored against the reigning #WorldCup champions to give #MEX a dream start to Russia 2018 ⚽ 🎥 Highlights 👉 https://t.co/LOdKDX2Cwn 📺 TV listings 👉 https://t.co/xliHcxWvEO pic.twitter.com/oYMWN6uuCM — FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) 17 de junio de 2018
Costa Rica 0 – 1 Serbia
Game Stats
- Attempts: Costa Rica 10 / Serbia 10
- On-Target: Costa Rica 3 / Serbia 3
- Off-Target: Costa Rica 3 / Serbia 5
- Blocked: Costa Rica 4 / Serbia 2
- Woodwork: Costa Rica 0 / Serbia 0
- Corners: Costa Rica 5 / Serbia 4
- Off-sides: Costa Rica 1 / Serbia 3
- Possession: Costa Rica 50 / Serbia 50
Next Games
Costa Rica vs. Brazil- When: Friday, June 22nd
- Where: Saint Petersburg Stadium
- When: Friday, June 22nd
- Where: Kaliningrad Stadium
Germany 0 – 1 Mexico
Game Stats
- Attempts: Germany 25 / Mexico 12
- On-Target: Germany 9 / Mexico 4
- Off-Target: Germany 9 / Mexico 6
- Blocked: Germany 7 / Mexico 2
- Woodwork: Germany 2 / Mexico 0
- Corners: Germany 8 / Mexico 1
- Off-sides: Germany 1 / Mexico 2
- Possession: Germany 60 / Mexico 40

Next Games
Korea Republic vs. Mexico- When: Saturday, June 23rd
- Where: Rostov Arena
- When: Saturday, June 23rd
- Where: Fisht Stadium
Brazil 1 – 1 Switzerland
Game Stats
- Attempts: Brazil 20 / Switzerland 6
- On-Target: Brazil 4 / Switzerland 2
- Off-Target: Brazil 9 / Switzerland 4
- Blocked: Brazil 7 / Switzerland 0
- Woodwork: Brazil 0 / Switzerland 0
- Corners: Brazil 7 / Switzerland 2
- Off-sides: Brazil 1 / Switzerland 0
- Possession: Brazil 52 / Switzerland 48
Next Games
Costa Rica vs. Brazil- When: Friday, June 22nd
- Where: Saint Petersburg Stadium
- When: Friday, June 22nd
- Where: Kaliningrad Stadium