Best World Cup Player Props Predictions for June 20

Important:

If you intend to follow our World Cup player prop picks, we advise you to wait for the lineups to make sure the players targeted are going to start the match. We provide our tips earlier to give you enough time to prepare, but staying patient and checking the starters is pivotal for player props.

Netherlands vs. Sweden: Jesper Karlström to Be Shown a Card (+290)

Sweden didn’t get any cards in their opener against Tunis, but the flow of the game helped them. Everything was going in for the European side, which led to a comfortable 5-1 victory.

The second game against the Netherlands will be much tougher. The midfield will be stretched, as the Dutch have excellent players in the middle of the park. In fact, Sweden might be forced to play with extra aggression and commit fouls in key moments.

Jesper Karlström is no stranger to doing that, as he had 3 yellow cards in 5 starts for Sweden in the World Cup qualifiers. He’s main role with the team is to disrupt the opposition, so he will be busy against the Netherlands.

Another big factor in this bet is the referee. Michael Oliver is not afraid on making himself the center of attention as all EPL fans know. He averaged 4.75 cards per game in the World Cup qualifiers and showed 10 in two games at the Club World Cup last year.

All factors considered, getting +290 for Karlström to get booked is a no-brainer and one of the best player props at the World Cup today.

Ecuador vs. Curacao: Enner Valencia Anytime Scorer (-136)

Ecuador must win the game against Curacao after suffering a late defeat against Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener. The South American side is very solid at the back, but they will need someone to score. Enter Enner Valencia!

The veteran is one of those players who always show up at the World Cup, regardless of their club form. Ecuador’s skipper has 6 goals in 7 games for his country in World Cup games so far.

Valencia’s position and composure in the box make him dangerous from all sorts of situations. Losing him for a second, and he will find a way to trouble the defense. Furthermore, the captain is the designated penalty-taker for Ecuador.

I expect Valencia to have multiple opportunities to find the net, so I’m happy to back him to score at -136 against a team like Curacao. The underdogs will defend deep and hope for the best, but I don’t think they have the quality to stop Ecuador today.