The Best Bet: How to make more than 10 times your money in Peru vs Denmark

Hosts Russia opened up the 2018 World Cup in perfect fashion, thumping Group A rivals Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday, but Peru’s encounter with Denmark could be an early contender for game of the group stage.

France are the overwhelming 5/11 favourites to top Group C but those odds perhaps underestimate the threat Denmark and Peru possess.

Christian Eriksen inspired Denmark in their World Cup play-off triumph over Ireland and will be the man to stop for Age Hareide’s side this summer, while Peru have already emerged as the neutrals favourite, boosted by the availability of leading scorer Paulo Guerrero.

Saturday’s contest between Peru and Denmark is a genuine 50/50 clash and both sides will know the importance of winning in their quest to join France through to the knockout phase, unless the Euro 2016 finalists implode at another World Cup.

Peru are generally fast starters and look to get ahead early and hold on to their winning margin. They have taken a first half lead in five of their last seven matches. Conversely, Denmark tend to come on the strong in the second half of matches.

Of the 21 goals Denmark have scored in their last 11 matches, 13 have been scored in the second half. With this in mind, you can get stunning odds of 16/1 with Sky Bet of Peru leading at half time and the game ending in a draw.