Martin Green

Martin Green covers World Cup prediction markets for DeFi Rate, bringing more than a decade of soccer handicapping experience to the 2026 tournament cycle. The London-based writer is best known as "The Guru" at SportsLine and CBS Sports, where he produces daily picks across the Premier League, Champions League, and major international competitions, and appears regularly on SportsLine's "The Early Edge." His bylines can also be found in USA Today, the Miami Herald, the Detroit Free Press, and The Independent. He came into sports media after several years working inside the sports betting industry, an angle that suits DeFi Rate's coverage of how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other venues are pricing the World Cup.

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Soccer

Background

Martin Green covers World Cup prediction markets for DeFi Rate, bringing more than a decade of soccer handicapping experience to the 2026 tournament cycle. The London-based writer is best known as “The Guru” at SportsLine and CBS Sports, where he produces daily picks across the Premier League, Champions League, and major international competitions, and appears regularly on SportsLine’s “The Early Edge.” His sportsbook and casino bylines also run at PlayUSA, NJ.com, Bonus.com, and Legal Sports Report, with earlier work in USA Today, the Miami Herald, the Detroit Free Press, and The Independent. He came into sports media after several years working inside the sports betting industry, an angle that suits DeFi Rate’s coverage of how Kalshi, Polymarket, and other venues are pricing the World Cup.

Experience

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2026 World Cup Power Rankings: All 48 Teams Ranked at Prediction Markets

Forty-eight teams will converge upon North America to vie for glory at the World Cup this summer. We’ve ranked each team in descending order, from the reigning European champion to a tiny Caribbean island. You can buy yes/no contracts on which of these teams will win the World Cup at prediction sites like Kalshi and […]

May 4, 2026

Germany World Cup Odds

Germany predictions and odds analysis Germany is one of the most successful teams in World Cup history. Die Mannschaft has reached the World Cup final a record eight times. They were crowned world champions in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. Only Brazil (five titles) and Italy (four titles) have won the World Cup can compete […]

April 23, 2026

Norway World Cup Prediction Markets and Odds

Norway World Cup Odds and Predictions

Norway has a 2.2% chance of winning the 2026 World Cup. The Norwegians have an elite attack, led by Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Alexander Sørloth. They should have no trouble scoring goals at this tournament, but a weak defense could be their downfall. Norway is also priced at just 21.5% to win Group I, […]

April 2, 2026

2026 World Cup Winner Odds and Betting Markets

2026 World Cup Odds

Weekly FIFA World Cup predictions recap World Cup prediction markets have expanded significantly in recent weeks. Both Kalshi and Polymarket have added new contract types, and several teams saw notable price movement in the outright winner market. Here’s what changed since last week and events that likely impacted market turnover. France continues to build momentum. […]

December 15, 2025