FIFA World Cup Goal Scorer Picks Today 07/07: Embolo (+210), Manzambi (+420) Best Bets for Anytime Goalscorers

It’s the fourth and final day of the knockout round of 16 stage of the World Cup and with comes a pair of matchups with teams battling to earn a potential spot in the quarterfinals in action. We get to see the final quartet of teams that reached the final 16 in action here. By the time the night is over, we’ll know the final two teams that advance to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, we’ll also know the two remaining sides whose dreams of a title were dashed. Let’s take a look at what matches are on the docket.

World Cup Schedule

• Egypt vs. Argentina, 12 pm ET
• Colombia vs. Switzerland, 4 pm ET

With this slate on the docket, there are some solid options for your World Cup best bets and anytime goal scorer picks across the tournament. It’s time for players to make a name for themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the top plays to help you walk away a winner at the window.

Anytime Goal Scorer Best Bet Picks Today

Johan Manzambi, Switzerland Anytime Goal Scorer (+420, FanDuel)

Manzambi has made a splash in this World Cup, exploding on the scene in a big way. The 19-year-old scored just five goals in 27 matches for Freiburg in the Bundesliga but has stepped up for the national side. He scored two goals in six appearances, one start, spanning 192 minutes in World Cup qualifying. Meanwhile, he’s exploded in the World Cup. While he’s played in all four matches, starting two, he has logged just 199 minutes. Despite logging slightly more than half the minutes his side has played, Manzambi has three goals, two assists, six shot attempts and three shots on goal. He’s a threat every time he touches the ball and could score again.

Breel Embolo, Switzerland Anytime Goal Scorer (DraftKings, +210)

While Johan Manzambi has been the big scoring threat of late, tallying three goals in group play for the Nati, overlooking what Embolo brings to the pitch is a mistake. He scored eight times for Rennes in the French Ligue 1 this season. All told, he has 80 goals in 294 career domestic league appearances. He has eight goals and three assists in 17 career World Cup qualifying matches. In addition, Embolo has four goals plus three assists in 12 World Cup appearances. That includes two goals and two assists during group play this year. If Switzerland earns a penalty kick, odds are Embolo takes it. He scored against Algeria and is poised to do it again here.

Emam Ashour, Egypt Anytime Goal Scorer (+1000, FanDuel)

While one can chase Messi here, the fact that he comes off at -155 or worse is a lot of juice to give up on a wager like that. That’s doubly so when you consider the fact that he logged 120 minutes against Cape Verde. Instead, we’ll back Ashour, who is a solid scoring threat for Egypt. He has two goals, 10 shot attempts and two shots on target in the four matches. Ashour gets a shot at a La Albiceleste defense that was exploited by Cape Verde. He could find the net here and with solid p\us money behind it, it’s a solid play.

Other World Cup Best Bets

Switzerland to Advance (+136, FanDuel)

Colombia is a solid side but the fact remains that they haven’t set the world on fire offensively during this World Cup. Los Cafeteros scored three times in their group opener against Uzbekistan. However, since that point, they have just two goals on the board in three matches. Sure, they haven’t conceded a goal in those three matches but they were rather listless against Portugal. Switzerland has nine goals in their four matches, scoring at least twice in three straight contests. Jhon Cordoba is done for the rest of the World Cup, taking him out of the mix for Colombia. Switzerland is playing well and they have the ability to surprise. Take the Nati to advance to the quarterfinals.

Egypt vs. Argentina Over 2.5 Goals (-103, Betr)

We know Argentina can score goals with Messi and Martínez leading the way. La Albiceleste has nine goals to their credit in their four matches in the World Cup at this point. They have the firepower to take advantage of a weakened Egypt defense group. Meanwhile, Egypt has six goals in their four matches and has scored at least once in each of their matches. If Argentina jumps in front early, it makes Egypt be more aggressive offensively, which creates more scoring opportunities. As a result, this one goes over the number.