60/1 Odds for England vs Croatia World Cup Opener with Paddy Power
60/1 Odds for England vs Croatia with Paddy Power

England begin their quest for World Cup glory against Croatia on Wednesday night, with the Three Lions favored to win according to UK betting sites. Despite this favorite status, new customers can secure enhanced odds of 60/1 for England to avoid defeat in the Group L clash through the Paddy Power World Cup offer.

This offer is exclusively for new customers, who will receive the majority of their winnings as World Cup free bets if England does not lose.

Paddy Power World Cup Offer for England vs Croatia

New customers who sign up using the links on this page and enter the promo code YFBDHP at registration can take advantage of boosted odds for England to win or draw against Croatia. After making a first deposit of at least £5, punters must wager a maximum of £1 on England in the double chance market at standard odds on Paddy Power. If England wins or draws, the £1 bet is settled in cash at the normal price, with the extra winnings credited as free bets for bet builders, bringing the cumulative payout to 60/1. The free bet builder tokens are credited after the qualifying bet settles and are valid for 30 days, allowing use later in the World Cup.

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How to Claim the Paddy Power Offer

  • Click on one of the links to Paddy Power’s website to register an account. Ensure you enter promo code YFBDHP during sign-up.
  • After verifying your ID, deposit at least £5 using a debit card, Apple Pay, or Pay by Bank.
  • Place a maximum £1 bet on England in the double chance market for England vs Croatia before kick-off.
  • If the bet wins, winnings are paid at the normal price, and the top-up to 60/1 is credited in free bet builder tokens.

Key Terms

The offer applies to new customers only, who must be UK and Republic of Ireland residents aged 18 or over. The promo code YFBDHP is required at registration. The maximum qualifying stake is £1 on England in the double chance market for England vs Croatia. A minimum deposit of £5 via debit card, Apple Pay, or Pay by Bank is required; deposits via PayPal, Skrill, Paysafe, and Neteller do not qualify. Cashed out, partially cashed out, and Power Price bets do not count towards the promotion. Using cash out on the qualifying bet voids eligibility. Cash winnings are paid at normal odds on the £1 stake. Extra winnings are credited as free bet builder tokens to total a 60/1 payout, valid for 30 days. Best odds guaranteed does not apply to bets placed with a free bet or partial free bet.

England vs Croatia Odds and Prediction

England are favorites for this match across most World Cup betting sites. Croatia’s golden generation has faded, with 40-year-old Luka Modric likely playing in his last World Cup. However, the Croats have experience and quality with players like Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol, so it will not be easy for England.

Best Bets

Best Bet 1: England to win, a goal scored in both halves & Croatia team with most cards @ 3.99/1 This Paddy Power Bet Builder backs England to win against Croatia while boosting odds by including a goal in each half and Croatia to receive the most cards. In eight of Thomas Tuchel’s 14 matches in charge of England, there has been a goal in both halves, including in England’s last warm-up friendly against Costa Rica.

Best Bet 2: England to win, England to lead 1-0 at HT, both teams to be shown a card @ 4.79/1 An early England goal to settle nerves would be ideal, and if they continue a trend from their last two friendlies, a 1-0 lead at the break could be on the cards. Adding both teams to receive a card boosts odds and seems likely in a competitive group game.

Odds from Paddy Power, correct at the time of writing.

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Paddy Power World Cup Football Offers

Bettors can enjoy a free bet builder bet for every England game at the tournament. The value of the free bet varies per customer, ranging from £0.50 to £50, and qualifying bet builders must feature at least three legs with minimum odds of 2/1. Power Prices are a selection of enhanced Paddy Power World Cup odds across markets for a game or matchday, available via the Paddy Power site and app. Paddy Power is likely to run money-back specials or bet-and-get offers during the World Cup. A money-back special returns the stake if the wager does not win, while bet-and-get rewards punters for placing a wager with a free bet.

The 2UP promotion can be helpful, especially for multiples and accumulators. If the team you backed goes two goals ahead at any point, your bet is paid out in full immediately, regardless of the final result. Paddy Power’s Super Sub promotion will also run during the World Cup, allowing users to bet on a player in a match (first goalscorer, to be carded, shot on target, etc.), and if the player is replaced, any unsettled bet carries over to their replacement. Paddy’s Rewards Club, the ongoing loyalty promotion, will run throughout the tournament. Opt in and place a minimum of five £5 wagers in a week to claim a free bet.

Paddy Power Offers vs Rival World Cup Betting Sites

Paddy Power is likely to be popular with football bettors due to their range of World Cup offers, but alternatives are available. Below is a summary of what rival bookmakers are offering. Bettors wanting to stay updated on the latest World Cup betting offers and odds can visit our tournament hub.

  • Ladbrokes: Bet £10, get £30 in free bets; money back on losing accumulators; England World Cup boosts.
  • BetVictor: 100/1 on England to win the World Cup; Lucky Dip.
  • Sky Bet: Bet £10, get a £10 free bet for every Harry Kane goal; £5 million prize giveaway; Acca freeze; Sky Bet Club.
  • Betfred: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets; bet £10, get £10 on England & Scotland bet builders; free bet builder for opening round of games.
  • Midnite: Bet £10, get £30 in free football bets; £20 in free bets from Midnite free bets club; early payouts.
  • Betway: Bet £10, get £60 in free bets; free bets club; free-to-play prediction game.
  • Bet365: Bet £10, get £30 in free bets; super boost; sub on, play on.
  • William Hill: Bet £10, get £30 in free bets; epic boost; impact sub.
  • BetMGM: Bet £10, get £40 in free bets; free bets club; free-to-play Golden Spin game.
  • Spreadex: Bet £10, get up to £100 in free bets; refer-a-friend.
  • BOYLE Sports: Bet £10, get £40 in free bets; Acca Rewards; bet and get World Cup outright promo.

Responsible Gambling

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