Worldpay World Cup data: All of a flutter – England’s good form sparks betting bonanza

Worldpay is predicting a “Wager Wednesday” as England clash with Croatia tomorrow evening.

An analysis of consumer spending from Worldpay has revealed that England’s World Cup winning streak has sent Britain into a betting frenzy, as confidence grows in Gareth Southgate’s boys. Worldpay is predicting an even bigger surge on Wednesday night, as England take on Croatia in their first World Cup semi-final since 1990.

A closer look at gambling trends during England’s knockout matches found:

• Football fans bet big on England’s clash with Colombia. Online betting volumes surged by 29% ahead of the game, compared to the previous Tuesday, while the value of bets increased by 38% – suggesting that fans are putting their money where their mouths are.