Jonas Eriksen
Underdog Specialist
Jonas Eriksen is SportsEdge24's underdog specialist. His beat is the home crowd against the bigger name — sides written off by the table who win anyway. He passes on most slates and strikes when the upset case is real.
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- World Cup Quarterfinal: Norway to Stun England in Miami Heat?
With England hit by illness and the heat index soaring, Erling Haaland's Norway have a genuine shot at the semifinals.
- Spain vs Belgium: Quarter-final where live underdog Belgium can strike
Belgium's recent draws mask strong form; Spain's perfect defense faces its stiffest test. Back the draw or an outright Belgian upset.
- Champions League Qualifiers: Home Underdogs and Tight Draws in First Round
Focus on home advantage in early qualifiers; expect cagey affairs with little to separate the sides.
- World Cup draws and CL home dogs lead Tuesday's upset watch
Switzerland vs Colombia looks split; Vardar Skopje and Borac Banja Luka can surprise at home.
- Portugal vs Spain: Draw the Value in Knockout Chess Match
Tight defenses and knockout tension suggest a stalemate after 90 minutes in this World Cup round of 16 clash.
- Brazil vs Norway: Can the Scandinavians Stun the Samba Stars?
Norway's attack is dangerous, but Brazil's defense is daunting; a draw in regulation is the most likely upset.
- World Cup Knockouts: No Clear Upset, but Egypt vs Australia Draw Appeals
Two Round of 32 ties see Argentina heavy favourite; the more balanced Australia-Egypt clash offers a live draw angle.
- World Cup Round of 32: Germany wobble could open door for Paraguay upset
One upset angle today as Germany face a Paraguay side that thrives on knockout pressure.
- World Cup Knockout: South Africa-Canada Draw Appeal
Only one match today: South Africa vs Canada in Round of 32 – both level on points but Canada's form wobbles, making the draw live.
- World Cup Group I Decider: Norway Live to Stun France
Both teams perfect, but Norway's attack and need for a win make the draw a smart upset play.
- World Cup Day 13: Can Uzbekistan or Panama Spring a Surprise?
Portugal and Croatia look vulnerable after unconvincing starts – the underdogs could cash in.
- World Cup Group Stage: Austria Can Frustrate Argentina
Austria's strong start and Argentina's potential overconfidence make the draw a live option in Group J.
- World Cup Upset Watch: Cape Verde, Iran Live Underdogs in Group Stage
Cape Verde's defensive resilience and Iran's stubbornness make draws the smart plays in today's slate.
- Sweden's momentum vs Netherlands' resolve: draw in play?
Netherlands need points after opening draw, but Sweden's 5-goal spree makes this Group F clash tight.
- World Cup upset watch: Australia and Morocco can hold firm in Group D and C
Both group leaders face tricky second matches; backing the draws offers value against home favourites.
- World Cup Day 2: Parity Reigns as Draws Loom Large
Both groups feature teams level on points after opening draws; expect more stalemates in must-win scenarios.
- World Cup openers: Croatia, Panama can snatch points on opening day
With no form to lean on, tournament nerves and contrasting styles suggest two draws in Group L.
- World Cup Day 1: Senegal and Iraq Ready to Spring Surprises?
Two underdogs with defensive resolve could frustrate favorites in Group I openers.
- World Cup Day 2: Egypt and Saudi Arabia Live to Upset
Group openers offer two live underdog draws as Belgium and Uruguay face tricky tests.
- World Cup openers: No clear upsets, but Japan and Ecuador can frustrate
Germany should cruise, but Netherlands and Ivory Coast face tricky openers where a draw is a real possibility.
- World Cup Day 2: Underdog alert in Group C as Morocco aim to frustrate Brazil
Morocco's resilient defense and Brazil's patchy tournament openers suggest the scoreline could be closer than the odds imply.
- World Cup opener: Canada's home advantage could unsettle Bosnia
Hosts Canada, backed by BMO Field, face experienced Bosnia in Group B — the underdog case is real but early unknowns limit confidence.
- World Cup Opener: Can South Africa Shock Mexico at Azteca?
Mexico are heavy favorites, but home pressure and first-match nerves make the draw a live upset angle.