THE prices for all the World Cup group stage matches are now available and the first round of games (with predictions) are documented below.

Today (Thursday), ITV, 4pm: Russia v Saudi Arabia. Russia 4/9; Draw 7/2 (Spreadex) Saudi Arabia 9/1. Not a game that sends the pulses racing but Russia can edge a scrappy contest. Prediction: Russia 1 Saudi Arabia 0.

Friday (BBC1, 1pm): Egypt v Uruguay. Uruguay 8/13; Draw 13/5; Egypt 13/2 (Betfred). With or without Mo Salah, a point would be an excellent result for Egypt but Uruguay can see the Pharaohs off easily. Prediction: Egypt 0 Uruguay 3.

Friday: Morocco v Iran. Morocco 13/10; Draw 2/1; Iran 3/1 (Betfair Sportsbook). Possibly another cagey match in prospect but Morocco are a decent bet at 13/10. Prediction: Morocco 1 Iran 0.

Friday (BBC1, 7pm): Portugal v Spain. Spain 19/20 (Betfred); Draw 12/5; Portugal 15/4 (both prices Bet365). The first game could be the right time to catch Spain and Ronaldo and co can pinch a point. Prediction: Spain 1 Portugal 1.

Saturday (BBC1, 11am) France v Australia. France 2/7 (Betvictor); Draw 23/4 (Bet365); Australia 14/1 (Betfred). France can prove why the Socceroos are unfancied in the tournament. Prediction: France 3 Australia 0.

Saturday (ITV, 2pm) Argentina v Iceland. Argentina 6/17 (Unibet); Draw 4/1; Iceland 11/1. Argentina are going to come up against a disciplined outfit and Messi apart, do not look equipped to break Iceland down. Prediction: Argentina 1 Iceland 1.

Saturday (BBC1, 5pm) Peru v Denmark. Denmark 16/11 (Unibet); Draw 9/4; Peru 23/10. Probably the game that decides who advances from Group C with France and Peru can spring a minor shock. Prediction: Peru 2 Denmark 1.

Saturday (ITV, 8pm) Croatia v Nigeria. Croatia 8/11; Draw 13/5; Nigeria 5/1. Another tight tussle looms in Group D with little to choose between these teams. Prediction: Croatia 1 Nigeria 1.

Sunday (ITV, 1pm) Serbia v Costa Rica. Serbia 10/11; Draw 23/10; Costa Rica 4/1. A tricky game to assess but Serbia’s price appears too short. Prediction: Serbia 2 Costa Rica 2.

Sunday (BBC1, 4pm) Germany v Mexico. Germany 8/15; Draw 3/1; Mexico 7/1 (Betfred). A nasty opening fixture for Germany but they can justify their cramped odds. Prediction: Germany 2 Mexico 1.

Sunday (ITV, 7pm) Brazil v Switzerland. Brazil 4/9 (Betway); Draw 19/5 (Bet365); Switzerland 17/2. A routine opening game victory for Brazil is in prospect. Prediction: Brazil 2 Switzerland 0.

Monday (ITV, 1pm) Sweden v South Korea. Sweden 11/10; Draw 9/4; South Korea 10/3 (Bet365). Neither of these teams are fancied to make it out of the group but Sweden can make the better start. Prediction: Sweden 2 South Korea 1.

Monday 18th June (BBC1, 4pm) Belgium v Panama. Belgium 2/11 (Unibet), Draw 13/2; Panama 25/1. England fans will be hoping that Panama can keep the score down but they are in for a disappointment. Prediction: Belgium 4 Panama 0.

Monday (BBC1, 7pm) Tunisia v England. England 4/9; Draw 7/2; Tunisia 17/2. Anything other than victory would be a dreadful start for England but Tunisia do not look strong enough. Prediction: Tunisia 1 England 3.

Tuesday (BBC1, 1pm) Colombia v Japan. Colombia 8/11; Draw 27/10; Japan 5/1. Colombia have the quality to make a winning start. Prediction: Colombia 3 Japan 1.

Tuesday (ITV, 4pm) Poland v Senegal. Poland 7/5 (Bet365); Draw 23/10; Senegal 5/2 (Betfair Sportsbook). A closely-fought encounter is on the cards but the Poles can edge it. Prediction: Poland 1 Senegal 0.