{"id":4765,"date":"2026-06-14T20:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/play-live.eu\/?p=4765"},"modified":"2026-06-14T20:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:34:47","slug":"chris-the-bear-fallicas-match-day-5-world-cup-best-bets-picks-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/play-live.eu\/?p=4765","title":{"rendered":"Chris &#039;The Bear&#039; Fallica&#039;s Match Day 5 World Cup Best Bets, Picks, Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"subnav-title ff-ffc bold fs-23 lh-25 uc pd-b-10\">\n            POPULAR SEARCHES\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\"subnav-title ff-ffc bold fs-23 lh-25 uc pd-b-10\">\n            BROWSE BY\n          <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><i><strong>&#8220;Bear Bets&#8221; are real wagers that Chris &#8220;The Bear&#8221; Fallica is actually making.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>We&#8217;re powering through group play with some really incredible matches, including the Brazil-Morocco draw on Day 3.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>Here&#8217;s what I like as we look ahead to Match Day 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><i>This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about <\/i><i><u>Sports Betting on FOX Sports<\/u><\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><strong>Spain vs. Cape Verde<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Rodri of Spain will try to lead his club to victory over Cape Verde (Getty Images).<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>Spain\u2019s 30-game unbeaten run should not be threatened here by Cape Verde, but it does feel like this could be one of those &#8220;win the surest way&#8221; types of matches. Spain does have a couple of injuries to key players and the team certainly will not want to pick up any additional knocks. Look for Spain to control the ball, score two or three and walk out with all three points in a workmanlike performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><strong>Belgium vs. Egypt\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Courtois Thibaut, goalkeeper of Belgium, will be a key part of the team&#8217;s success (Getty Images).<\/span> <!--&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>I\u2019m high on Belgium\u2019s chances to make a deep run here, but this is a tricky opener against a team that can score (see Mohammed Salah and Omar Marmoush). Belgium\u2019s defense has long been a concern, and despite the presence of Thibault Cortois in goal, I\u2019d be surprised if Belgium kept a clean sheet. That being said, Belgium has plenty of firepower of its own. Both teams to score is the play and at the time I\u2019m writing this, I do not see a penalty prop up. But Yes on \"will there be a penalty?\" is worth a shout, given the likelihood of some sloppy defending at some point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><strong>Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span>Captain Salem Al-Dawsari stars for Saudi Arabia (Getty Images).<\/span> --><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>Uruguay allowed just two 12 goals in 18 qualifiers. With its strong centerbacks and midfield, expect the team&#8217;s matches to be rock fights. For the first time in a while, though, there\u2019s no Edinson Cavani or Luis Su\u00e1rez on the squad. Where will goals come from? Saudi Arabia will be hard-pressed to score, but it might take a while for La Celeste to find a goal as well. Looking for a draw at halftime and little stressful situations for the Uruguay back line, resulting in few Saudi corners.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14><strong>Iran vs. New Zealand\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>New Zealand&#8217;s Michael Boxall could help lead his team to a low-scoring win over Iran (Getty Images).<\/span> <!--&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-a2155f14>We know we\u2019re going to get a very emotional and inspired effort from Iran. But will it be good enough to win? I don\u2019t expect much in the way of offense in this game, so I\u2019ll take a shot at some nice plus-money on under 1.5 total goals, as 1-0 is a very realistic scoreline.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>POPULAR SEARCHES BROWSE BY &#8220;Bear Bets&#8221; are real wagers that Chris &#8220;The Bear&#8221; Fallica is actually making. We&#8217;re powering through group play with some really incredible matches, including the Brazil-Morocco draw on Day 3. Here&#8217;s what I like as we look ahead to Match Day 5. 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