Even Brazil is placed at 5/1, and that means that there are no strong favorites for this edition of the world cup. I am a bit surprised, because I thought that Brazil might be having a bit stronger odds. The weather conditions are also likely to favor them, as the European teams may face difficulties in getting adjusted. But after the initial round, it is all playoff games, and therefore the reluctance to provide better odds can be understood. On top of that, no one knows which teams will adjust to the Qatari conditions better.
I think it's more about the fact that this time we have more strong teams and favorites than in previous world championships.
The obvious and big favorites are Brazil and France, but right next to them are Argentina, Spain, England, and Germany.
I believe that the European teams will prepare well for this world championship, including the difficult climatic conditions, and that this will not be a decisive factor.
After all, at the world championships in South America 2010 and Brazil 2014, the world champions became European teams, right?
Surely in last few years we have improved quality in European teams and their performance is also having big impact on this World Cup with some good number of teams are going to be serious contender with only two teams from other regions which is great thing for them.
France, Spain, England and Germany are very good teams with few amazing players but from these teams France and Spain are the most dynamic teams which can perform in good way, and we can watch ruthless results.
Brazil and Argentina both are regular teams from this continent with few others also having good players, but they have no depth like these two to give tough challenge, and they can bring some shocking results in this world cup, this only can happen from European teams as these are having good advantage with them.