As the FIFA Club World Cup enters its knockout stages, betting patterns reveal a mixed reception among U.S. sports fans. While Manchester City holds the title of favorite, its popularity among bettors has not matched expectations, peaking at only 12% of bets. In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain has attracted significant betting interest, leading in share at various sportsbooks. Despite this, the overall betting handle for the tournament has been underwhelming, trailing behind other major sports events like MLB and the WNBA, sparking concerns about its appeal in the United States.
While the FIFA Club World Cup features Europe's top clubs, its popularity in the U.S. is lacking, reflected by the lower betting handle compared to other sports events.
Despite being favorites, Manchester City's popularity among bettors is low, with only 12% of bets backing them, revealing a lack of confidence in their success.
Paris Saint-Germain leads in betting popularity, with 27% at DraftKings and 23.8% at BetMGM, moving from +1200 to +300 as they advance in the tournament.
A sportsbook representative noted that the overall handle for the Club World Cup hasn't matched up to major soccer events, attracting less handle than MLB and WNBA games.
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