Use Betfred promo code to net £50 in free bets ahead of Belgium vs Egypt

Belgium’s “Golden Generation” may have passed but they are still one of the strongest teams in Europe and have been given a kind draw here. Mo Salah’s Egypt are likely to be their toughest test, and they meet here in Seattle on matchday 1.

With the first round of group fixtures continuing at a relentless pace, you can cash in on some extra value from bookies. Over at Betfred, they’re offering all new customers the chance to net £50 in free bets – simply for creating a brand new account and placing a £10 bet.

Belgium crashed out of the group stage in 2022 having finished in third place in 2018 – that was with the likes of Vincent Kompany at the back, and Eden Hazard in attack! Only a few of that squad remain – such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku – and they’re in the twilight of their careers. Man City’s Jeremy Doku and Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard are now likely to start as Lukaku’s main providers.

Egypt are back at the World Cup having missed the party in 2022. During Mo Salah’s career – who will surely go down as their all-time most decorated player – they have doubled their tally from two to four appearances at the tournament, but they’re still searching for a first win.

Grab even more value with Betfred

With games taking place every few hours across North America, it is the ideal time to secure some extra bang for your buck. To claim Betfred’s welcome offer, you just need to head to their site via our link and place your first £10 bet on any game at the tournament – or on another sport, if you prefer – and you’ll unlock the £50 in free bets.

That’s quite the haul for what is the biggest World Cup of all time!

Both teams to settle for a point

On paper, these two seem to have drawn a favourable group. Each will face Iran and New Zealand after this and both will back themselves to take maximum points, even though the African side are still winless at World Cup finals. This opening game could result in a stalemate, leaving a likely scenario where the group winner is decided on goal difference.

• Match to end as a score draw
• Romelu Lukaku to score anytime

Despite having a world class player in Salah, and also Man City’s Omar Marmoush supporting him, Egypt struggled to create many chances or shots at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Their conversion rate, however, was very high and they still reached the semi-finals.

Belgium, through having more possession and territory, would be the more likely if there were to be a winner in this game.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

1. Register as a new Betfred customer ahead of Belgium vs Egypt (18+, UK only)
2. Deposit minimum £10 using debit card
3. Place a £10+ bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) within 7 days of registration

You’ll receive:

• £30 to use on any Sportsbook Markets
• £20 to use on the Bet Builder

These are:

• Credited after qualifying bet settles
• Valid according to Betfred’s terms

Key terms and conditions of this Betfred offer

Debit card deposit required (credit cards/e-wallets excluded)
Qualifying bet must settle within 7 days of registration
Free bets must be used on specified markets
Minimum odds and selection requirements apply

About the author

Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.

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